The history
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.