The history

Employees nailing pallets - Tegsnäs Emballage

The foundation of the Tegsnäs Group started already in 1907. Follow our journey through time.

At Tegsnässkidan we have a strong driving force that takes us forward. We have fantastic conditions with close access to the very best raw materials and major transport routes and harbours. Together with our fine customers, committed employees and well-developed processes, we have a solid foundation to stand on.

This foundation makes us the safe and reliable supplier we want to be today and tomorrow.

A more than 115-year journey through time

Some important years in the history of Tegsnäs Group.

  • 1907

    The company is launched

    The company is started in Tegsnäset by Ludvig Jonsson.

  • 1941

    The company is taken over

    The company is taken over by his sons Ivar, Lage and David Ludvigsson.

  • 1946

    New technologies

    New technology, lamellar gluing of skis.

  • 1963

    New saw being built

    A new saw is built on the current industrial site to complement the ski production.

  • 1977

    New factory

    A new factory is built in Tegsnäset.

  • 1986

    New owner

    Gunnar Lundgren new owner.

  • 1989

    Change of ownership

    Change of ownership to Erik Ludvigsson, son of David Ludvigsson.

  • 1990

    Production of plastic skis starts

    Sundins Skidfabrik in Hudiksvall is bought and production of plastic skis begins.

  • 1992

    Elite skiers on plastic

    Elite skier Crister Majbäck starts skiing on Tegsnäs plastic skis.

  • 1994

    Sixth place in the Olympics

    Crister Majbäck becomes a partner. He finishes 6th in the Olympic five-mile race with Tegsnäs plastic skis.

  • 1996

    Reorientation of the company

    Tomas Nilsson and Håkan Bjurén buy the company. Production of plastic skis ceases. Wood processing is the new focus of the company

  • 1998

    Production of sticks begins

    Production of industrial wooden sticks begins.

  • 2005

    Purchase of factory

    Samhall's factory in Vindeln is bought.

  • 2006

    Production of packaging products

    Production of packaging products starts in Vindeln.

  • 2008

    Change of ownership

    Change of ownership. Jimmy and Benny Nilsson, sons of Tomas, acquire the business.

  • 2011

    New packaging plant

    Investment in a new industrial hall in Tegsnäset and a new packaging facility.

  • 2014

    Investment in new machine line

    Investment in a new machine line in Tegsnäset and a new fan system.

  • 2016

    Investment of sprinklers

    Investment in sprinklers in Tegsnäset.

  • 2017

    Investment in new packager system

    Investment in new packager and bundling system in Tegsnäset. Upgrade of timber intake. Launch of Tegsnäshus.

  • 2018

    The group is founded

    Tegsnäs Group is formed.

  • 2020

    New storage facility

    The new construction of Tegsnäs Logistics' 1250 square metre warehouse and logistics hall is completed.

  • 2021

    Subsidiaries and e-commerce initiative

    Tegsnäs Emballage and Tegsnäs Logistics become subsidiaries. Increased investment in e-commerce for Tegsnässkidan.

  • 2022

    Warehouse and investment

    New warehouse being built at Tegsnäs Logistics.
    Tegsnäs Group invests in a briquette plant.

  • 2023

    Company acquisitions

    Tegsnäs Invest becomes the majority shareholder in Tegsnäshus. Tegsnäs Logistics acquires a stake in Smide & Industrimontage i Norr AB.