In the 1920s, medicines were still delivered to pharmacies by horse-drawn carriage. At the company’s headquarters on Pinninkatu in Tampere, two horses were kept and cared for by Väinö Järvelin, who dedicated an impressive 55-year career to Tampereen Rohdos.
It is said that Järvelin trained the famously temperamental horse Sirkka to perform a range of useful skills and tasks. For example, when he told Sirkka not to let anyone into the warehouse, she took the command seriously – refusing entry even to the managing director.
Over time, medicine deliveries transitioned to more modern modes of transport: cars, trucks, ships, and aeroplanes. In the photograph from the 1930s, products have just arrived for distribution via a Bayer aircraft.
Tamro is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. Throughout the year, we will share stories from Tamro’s rich history and introduce the dedicated teams who work with determination, expertise, and heart.
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