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LINAK US 1999 First production facility outside Denmark As a direct consequence of a fast-growing market in the US, LINAK ® opens a manufacturing facility in Louisville, Kentucky. LINAK Italia office opens in July 1998 The birth of the electric sit-stand desk concept In late 1998 LINAK launched the first ever complete electri- cally height-adjustable system for desks. The system includes a desk panel switch to easily adjust height, an advanced control box for smooth desk movement, and a revolutionary “electric leg” for desks called DESK LIFT 1. LINAK caught the industry by surprise, igniting a global trend. Since that day, this ground-breaking system has been improving the health of office workers around the globe. LINAK Belgium is established in September
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1997 New LA34 offers strong and ultra-low-noise movement As an improvement for patient lifts and other hospital- related applications, LINAK launches the LA34. The product sets new standards for durability, noise levels, and introduces several new safety features. LINAK Malaysia – the first office in Asia – is established in April LINAK Norway office opens in September
