Nokia’s origins date back to 1865 when engineer Fredrik Idestam established a wood pulp mill in southwestern Finland. The company took its name from the , which flows through the town of Nokia.
: The 1967 logo introduced three black arrows pointing upward and right, symbolizing the company's move into the telecommunications industry. nokia logo
In 1966, a merger between Nokia, Finnish Cable Works, and Finnish Rubber Works formed the modern Nokia Corporation. This era birthed the visual identity most people recognize today: Nokia’s origins date back to 1865 when engineer