Category Archives: May 18, 2017

Luis and Aaron’s Blog Day 9

Posted on May 23, 2017 by lap5532

We visited Husqvarna, one of the top innovating and oldest companies in Sweden. When they first started as a company, they sold rifles, household items, and even got into the stock market. Today, they mainly manufacture lawn care goods such … Continue reading →

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Swedish Practices to Import to the American Model

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Arbelaez Echeverry

America is the only developed country that doesn’t have paid parental leave. From all the benefits that are in place in Sweden I would implement change in the FMLA extending eligibility, couverture, providing paid parental leave, and flexibility (the way … Continue reading →

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Ninth day in Sweden – Jönköping (Stockholm) by Dandan Zheng

Posted on May 20, 2017 by dzz5140

Today, we had a busy schedule. In the morning, we went to visit Husqvarna company. Husqvarna is one of the oldest company in Sweden, which started from the production of rifle and now produces garden equipment and machine. It was … Continue reading →

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Day 9 — Yike Zhao

Posted on May 20, 2017 by yvz5378

This is our last day in Jönköping. In the morning, we got the chance to visit Husqvarna, a gardening product and service company. This company was founded in 17th century and began with producing riffles for the war at the … Continue reading →

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Gina and Remy: Day Nine

Posted on May 20, 2017 by rmw5362

We started our Thursday off early with breakfast in the hotel before heading to the bus stop to Husqvarna. Today was a long day; we had a lot to do and a train ride to Stockholm in the evening. When … Continue reading →

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May 18th Michael and Nick

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Michael Krastin

May 18th we visited Husqvarna to learn more about their organization and to tour the foundry. What we learned is that Husqvarna has a deep history in Sweden and began as a rifle manufacturer in the late 1600’s. Overall Husqvarna … Continue reading →

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Robot Lawnmower Takeover ??? – Holly and Kallie

Posted on May 20, 2017 by Kallie Elizabeth Rasp

This morning we had a company visit with Husqvarna and it was our favorite company visit of the trip! When we first got to the site, we were able to browse around a show room and look at some of … Continue reading →

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