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Kirkbi

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Investment company

Kirkbi is the holding and investment company of the Kirk Kristiansen family, who founded and still owns the Lego brand, including Legoland theme parks and Discovery Centers. Other investment activities include investments in renewable energy, fixed income instruments, listed equities, private equity, real estate etc.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Kirkbi A/S
Environment Renewable energy
This company is investing in renewable energy to support the LEGO Group's goal to generate enough renewable energy capacity to meet 100% of its energy needs by 2020. They have entered a joint venture to construct wind turbines off the German coast.
Source: company website (2013)

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Company Details

Type Family-owned private company
Revenue 1.5 billion AUD (2012)
Employees 35 (2012)
Subsidiaries LEGO Holding A/S (75% owned) 

Toy manufacturer

Founded by the Kirk Kristiansen family in 1932. World's third largest toy company (after Mattel and Hasbro). The production of LEGO products takes place mainly in Denmark, Czech Republic, Hungary and Mexico. Their products are sold in more than 130 countries.


  - LEGO Australia Pty Ltd 

Toy wholesalers

The production of LEGO products takes place mainly in Denmark, Czech Republic, Hungary and Mexico.

Contact Details

Address Billund, Ribe, Denmark
Email kirkbi@kirkbi.dk
Website www.kirkbi.com

Products / Brands

LEGO Australia
Lego Construction


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