Koninklijke Nederlandse Grofsmederij
| Founded | 1836 |
|---|---|
| Founder | William Archibald Bake |
| Defunct | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Leiden, Netherlands |
The N.V. Koninklijke Nederlandsche Grofsmederij was a metal factory in Leiden which had various departments: forging works, iron casting, machine factory, construction works, chain factory and shipyard. The factory was in use from 1836-1978. It had two main buildings: one at the Zuidsingel near the center of Leiden, one was built in 1898 at the outskirts of the city.
The Grofsmederij is founded by William Archibald Bake, who contributed to Napoleon's campaign against Russia.
The first steam engine in the factory was installed in 1836.
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