Willem Kaars Sijpesteijn (1860–1934) was a Dutch industrialist and the founder of the Nederlandsche Linoleumfabriek (NLF) in Krommenie. In 1899, he established the first linoleum factory in the Netherlands after obtaining a license from the Scottish inventor Frederick Walton. Under his leadership, the company became a national and international leader in flooring production. He was a prominent figure in the Zaan region's industrial history, managing various interests including oil and textiles before the company eventually became part of the global Forbo Group.[1,2,3,4]
Linoleum Krommenie. Van leggen en plakken.1956 · Nederlandsche Linoleumfabriek · book · DutchInstructional manual for architects and decorators regarding the laying of linoleum flooring.
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Genealogie Online: Willem Kaars Sijpesteijn (1860-1934) link
