Lego Group Marks 90 Years in Toy Manufacturing
Danish toy maker Lego Group has grown from a small carpenter's workshop into a global enterprise since its founding in 1932. The company, still family-owned, centers on its iconic building brick.
The Lego Group is marking 90 years since its founding in 1932. Established by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, the company has evolved from a small Danish carpenter's workshop into a global enterprise and one of the world's largest toy manufacturers.
Still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family, the business's core product is the interlocking Lego brick. The brick in its current form was introduced in 1958, with its internal tube system enabling construction possibilities.
The Lego brick has been recognized twice as "Toy of the Century." While the company's products have seen development over the decades, the fundamental brick design remains consistent.
The company's name, "Lego," is derived from the Danish phrase "leg godt," meaning "play well." This principle guides the company's focus on creativity and imagination through play.