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Primus is a legendary Swedish brand known globally for its pioneering role in outdoor cooking and equipment. Founded in Stockholm in 1892 by Frans Wilhelm Lindqvist and Johan Victor Svenson, the company created the first soot-free kerosene stove. Over the decades, Primus equipment has accompanied many of the world's most famous expeditions, including Roald Amundsen’s journey to the South Pole and Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s ascent of Mount Everest.
While the brand maintains its design and engineering roots in Sweden, its manufacturing processes for accessories like the Tufa water bottle series are primarily located in China to leverage specialized stainless steel production facilities. In 2023, the brand underwent a significant ownership change when it was acquired from Fenix Outdoor by the Globe-Trotting group Globetrotter Ausrüstung's parent company, Fenix Outdoor, eventually transitioning to the ownership of the Swiss-based Katadyn Group. The Katadyn Group is a global leader in self-sufficient nutrition and drinking water treatment, making Primus a natural fit for their portfolio of outdoor and tactical brands.
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