Orion’s milestones in the 1920s

1920: The famous paediatrician Arvo Ylppö, who later becomes Chairman of the Orion Board of Directors, starts to tackle rickets and other children’s diseases. Pictured here an educational poster by Ylppö, based on a German original. It was used from the 1920s to educate Finns.

1922: Orion’s share capital is increased through a share issue.

1929: A new share issue is carried out to save the company. The issue is targeted at doctors and pharmacists in particular. The new Orion is born.