About
Innovative stainless steel wire solutions
Blue Wave is an international market leading manufacturer of stainless steel fittings. We have established a well-known brand throughout the past 90 years and our main markets include the marine, architecture and height safety sectors. The portfolio is, however, very broad and Blue Wave components can be found in various projects around the world – see some of them here.
The extensive product range is characterized by good design, low weight and optimum strength. We offer wire swage fittings from 2 mm to 36 mm cables, rod rigging components and rope end fittings up to Ø 16 mm (5/8″). We also carry a wide range of swageless and DIY fittings, which cover wire sizes ranging from Ø 3 mm (1/8″) up to 26 mm (1″).
Based in Denmark, we pride ourselves of our sleek Scandinavian design and high standard as well as the close relationship with our customers with whom we develop unique custom-made items to suits very specific needs.
Blue Wave is ISO 9001 certified.
Our heritage
Our story began in 1932 in a small basement on Kastelvej in Copenhagen. Down in the basement, the young entrepreneur Alfred Petersen started a company that produced wrought iron lamps, handrails and water diffusers. The company, which was aptly named Alfred Petersens Jernvarefabrik (directly translated to Alfred Petersen’s iron item factory), formed the basis for the company you know and love today.
After almost 20 years in the basement, Petersen decided to move Jernvarefabrikken from Kastelvej to an industrial area of Rødovre not far from Copenhagen. It was here that the production of galvanized thimbles and turnbuckles began. Both items were precursors for products that we still produce to this day.
As contact to the marine industry was established during the 1950s, the demand for stainless steel fittings arose. By request of Paul Elvstrøm stainless thimbles and shackles was put into production in 1958 and so began the stainless programme.
Now located in Haderslev, Blue Wave is still a family-owned and led manufacturing company; our CEO is the third generation to run the business. The team consists of 50 skilled employees many of which have been dedicated to ensure solid quality for more than 25 years.
History
1932
Alfred Petersens Jernvarefabrik is founded in a small basement on Kastelvej in Copenhagen. Wrought iron lamps, handrails and water diffusers are produced.
1950
Alfred Petersen moves the company to an industrial district in Rødovre. Production of galvanized cogs and curtain runners starts.
These products were precursors for the production of stainless products that we still produce to this day.
1958
Contact to the sailing industry is established via Paul Elvstrøm and the production of stainless shackles and shovels begins.
1962
The stainless program is extended and now contains a range of screws. The company becomes international with its first export orders to Germany and Sweden.
1967
The company expands and moves to a new build factory at the current location in Haderslev. Next generation, Alfreds’ sons Ole and Erik Hasbo Petersen, takes over the company.
1970
Boskin, a subsidiary company that imports and sells bolts and screws is established.
1978
A tool factory is founded with Franz Gruber. 10 years later in 1988, Franz Gruber takes over all shares.
1980
The Boskin company is sold off.
1985
Along with British RWO Marine and Olympic champion John Osborn, TRANSAT Marine, a wholesale distributor, is founded to strengthen sales in North America and Canada. The company was sold in 2005 and became part of Western Marine Co.
1989
Export now accounts for more than 50% of the revenue. With increased focus on the maritime industry, the company name is changed to Blue Wave.
1993
Ole Hasbo passes away. Production is expanded with a new hall to a total of 3000m2.
1996
Michael Hasbo steps into management. By focusing on product development Blue Wave achieves its first international Lloyd's approval for a new range of swageless terminals.
2000
Third generation, Ole’s son Michael Hasbo, takes over the company.
2003
Blue Wave South Europe, a sales company, is founded with Alvaro Maldonado. Blue Wave receives the Social Enterprise of the Year for its involvement in the local community.
2007
Along with Erik Lorentzen Blue Wave Australia, a sales company in Australia, is established.
2015
Blue Wave Australia is sold to and taken over by the Queensland based company Miami Stainless.
2020
Fourth generation, Michael's son Christopher Hasbo, steps into the company as export salesman.
Catalogue Download and Technical Guidelines
Blue Wave is ISO 9001:2015 certified and produces high quality stainless steel fittings and rigging screws ranging from ø 2 mm and up to ø 36 mm / 1/16” – 1-3/8” wire.
Serving various industries worldwide we have divided our range into four main groups and catalogues