{"id":90,"date":"2018-09-24T19:29:04","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T19:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/212.67.221.222\/~ojk\/app\/?page_id=90"},"modified":"2026-03-17T15:40:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:40:08","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ojk-isam.is\/en\/um-okkur\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nAbout us\n<\/h3>

\nAn outstanding company for more than 117 years\n<\/h1>
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\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n About us<\/span>\n\n \n \n <\/a>\n\n \n\n\n<\/div>
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\n\u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM is one of Iceland\u2018s leading wholesales and distributors, formed in 2021 through the merger of two established importing firms, \u00d3. Johnson & Kaaber and \u00cdSAM.

\u00d3J&K was established in 1906 and still stands as the country\u2018s first and oldest wholesale, while \u00cdSAM, founded in 1964, brings six decades of expertise to the table. We are a progressive company, built on solid ground.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\nOur staff has great, accumulated experience and knowledge of the brands we sell and are well connected in both the retail and catering markets.

We import a diverse selection of products from all over the world, ranging from frozen food to dry goods, hygienic and cleaning products and more. We also specialize in coffee and coffee-related products, accessories and machines.\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\nAbout us\n<\/h3>

\nWorking together for more than a century\n<\/h2>
\nEach and every person on our staff is a valued member of the \u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM team of 130 people. We strong unit that works well together \u2013 and make a point of getting together outside the workplace for fun and family activities, organized by Huginn, the company\u2019s staff association.\n\n\u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM\u2019s CEO and Managing Director is \u00d3lafur \u00d3. Johnson.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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\nManagement and Policy\n<\/h3>

\nExpertise
Quality
Service\n<\/h2>
\nThese are the three main values held in high regard by \u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM. We aim to always offer products of the best quality at favorable prices, excellent service and reliability in all transactions.\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>
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\nThe story\n<\/h3>

\nAn excellent company for more than a century\n<\/h2>
\nAt major festivals, we often quote Emily Dickinson who said, \u201eWe don't get older every year - but newer every day.\u201c This is truly true of the company \u00d3J&K-\u00cdSAM, which is both progressive and dynamic but has a long history.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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