The Nesslings
Tor Nessling (1901-1971) was one of the pioneers of the Finnish motor industry. Until his death in 1971 he served as managing director and chairman of the board of Oy Suomen Autoteollisuus Ab (Finnish Motors Ltd.). With no children of their own, Tor and his wife Greta Maria (Maj) Nessling (1901-1974) wished that their estate should be used for advancing the Finnish science and culture. The charter establishing the Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation was signed by Maj Nessling in July 1972 and the Foundation began its work of supporting environmental protection in 1976.