The deves line started in sweden about 1932, and was manufactured by bildeve i stockholm ab - makers of precision car lifts, industrial lifts and hydraulic elevators. The line quickly established a reputation for quality and advanced design. In 1965, Janasz corporation, with an international reputation in fine steels and precision machinery, began importing the deves line into the united states. in 1976, Janasz corporation purchased the deves factory, and brought the whole operation to this country...lock, stock, and barrel. Also included was the secret ingredient that makes Deves rings the finest in the world - Swedish Metallurgy.