It all started back in 1966 when Børge Lukassen established “B. Lukassen’s Kager”, which later became Nordthy Biscuits, and today Nordthy. In the early years, Børge Lukassen delivered and serviced mainly the local merchants’ shelves.
Børge Lukassen established “B. Lukassen’s Kager”, and he bought his first truck. He visited the local shops weekly.
The Employee staff has grown significantly over the years and at the beginning of the 1980s the number of trucks has reached 10 which at that time serviced throughout North Jutland.
After several years of growth. Construction of a new warehouse is commenced to handle the increasing sales.
In 1992 the new warehouse of 3300 square meters was build. and ”B. Lukassen’s Kager” rebranded to ”Nordthy Biscuits”
With space for 16 trucks in the garage at same time, it became possible for the sellers to go to the warehouse and pack their own orders to the stores.
Sales force in 1994.
Row 1
Sitting from left
-Ove Kristensen
-Lars Lukassen
-Karsten Olsen
-Lars Kjærsgaard
-Thomas Johansen
-Jørgen Poulsen
Row 2
Stand from left
-Mogens Kristensen
-Karl Ove Lukassen
-Jørgen Nielsen
-Niels Vig
-Freddy Christensen
-Børge Lukassen
-Søren Lukassen
-Kenneth Myretue
For many years, Nordthy Biscuits was in Denmark known as “DIN KAGEMAND” This name arose as more and more merchants became aware of Nordthys many funny and different sales exhibits. Nordthy became many store’s favourite supplier of biscuits and cakes, thus creating the slogan “DIN KAGEMAND”
The trucks are gradually being shut down. The retail division focuses on central deliveries and a major logistical reorganization takes place.
Nordthy starts its own import and gets its first own logo. The first products in the “Nordthy” brand are born.
After several years of desire to expand the range with confectionery, Nordthy acquires ”Nordic Candy Aps” and thereby Nordthy Candy is launched.
Nordthy Biscuits changes name to Nordthy and acquires ”BE Kager” in Rødekro, to enter the North German market. Germany is a market that from which Director Søren Lukassen expects a lot.
With the acquisition of BE Kager and a strengthened position on the Danish market, Nordthy managed to win the “Børsens Gazelle” in both 2010 and 2011. An Award that was reclaimed in 2019, 2020 and latest in 2022.
“Børsens gazelle is an award for fast growing companies in Denmark”
“In order to meet the growing demand for quality products. We have chosen to develop our very own unique range, which will continuously be adapted to current trends”
After several years of great growth, the domicile in Thisted is being expanded by a further 6.500 square meters. Here, new office and storage facilities are finished and ready for use.
Thisted, Denmark: The latest renewed storage capacity isn’t enough, and it is being expanded by a further approx. 10,000 square meters. Below this, a new 700 square meters head office is built, which will be added as an extension of the current one.
Roedekro, Denmark: The storage facilities are closed down and the office is moved to Padborg, Denmark.
