hamax
ActiveOverview
Hamax AS manufactures bicycle seats, bicycle trailers, helmets, and toboggans focused on safe child transport. It has produced these products for over 60 years, originating from plastic manufacturing in Norway.16
History
Hamax originated from Plast & Form AS, established in 1958 in a chicken coop in Fredrikstad, Norway, initially producing plastic components. It entered the sports industry with the JAKKI children's sled and was acquired by Møllergruppen after 10 years. The company expanded into bicycle seats, trailers, helmets, and toboggans, reaching milestones like 12 million toboggan boards produced.1
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Bicycle Seats | Rear-mounted child bike seats | $150 - $350 |
| Bicycle Trailers | Child transport bike trailers | $400 - $800 |
| Helmets | Children's bike helmets | $50 - $100 |
| Toboggans/Sleds | Plastic snow sleds for children | $30 - $80 |
Manufacturing
Products were originally produced in a factory on Kråkerøy outside Fredrikstad, Norway. Development involves collaboration with a department in The Netherlands. Manufacturing details beyond initial Norwegian facilities are not specified in available sources.15
Notable Products
- JAKKI - One of the first plastic children's sleds launched in the 1960s.
- Snow Jet - First plastic roof tray produced for sale.
- Child Bike Seats - Rear-mounted seats for safe child bicycle transport.
- Bicycle Trailers - Trailers designed for transporting children by bike.
Reputation
Hamax is recognized as a leading producer of child bike seats, trailers, helmets, and sleds in Europe, noted for over 60 years of innovation in child safety products. It holds a strong position in the child transport category with a heritage in plastic manufacturing.156