Lifco
Lifco AB is a Swedish listed industrial conglomerate that acquires and operates 275 market-leading niche businesses in 37 countries across Dental, Demolition & Tools, and Systems Solutions, generating SEK 28.3 billion in 2025 net sales at a 22.4% EBITA margin under a decentralized long-term hold model.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2014
- HeadquartersEnköping, Sweden
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Lifco does
Lifco AB is a Swedish publicly listed industrial conglomerate (Nasdaq Stockholm, ticker LIFCO-B; IPO November 21, 2014) headquartered in Enköping, Sweden, that acquires and develops market-leading niche industrial businesses under a strongly decentralized holding model. At the end of 2025 the group consisted of 275 operating companies in 37 countries, employing 7,814 people, and was organized across three business areas: Dental (consumables, equipment, and technical service for dentists in Europe and the US), Demolition & Tools (the world's leading supplier of demolition robots and crane attachments, plus excavator attachments and forest machines), and Systems Solutions (contract manufacturing, environmental technology, infrastructure products, special products, and transportation products). The Group reported 2025 net sales of SEK 28.3 billion with an EBITA margin of 22.4% and net debt/EBITDA of 1.1x, well below the stated 2-3x target range.
Lifco firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lifco
- Legal name
- LIFCO AB
- Website
- https://lifco.se
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2014
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Lifco AB is a Swedish listed industrial conglomerate that acquires and operates 275 market-leading niche businesses in 37 countries across Dental, Demolition & Tools, and Systems Solutions, generating SEK 28.3 billion in 2025 net sales at a 22.4% EBITA margin under a decentralized long-term hold model.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where Lifco is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Enköping
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Lifco business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Diversified Manufacturing Revenue: Lifco generates revenue through a portfolio of 275 niche manufacturing and industrial companies organized across three business areas: Dental (consumables, equipment and technical service to dentists in Europe and the US), Demolition & Tools (demolition robots, crane attachments, excavator attachments, forest machines), and Systems Solutions (contract manufacturing, environmental technology, infrastructure products, special products, transportation products).
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Lifco product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lifco acquires and develops market-leading niche industrial businesses through a decentralized holding model, operating 275 companies across three business areas: Dental (consumables, equipment and technical service to dentists), Demolition & Tools (demolition robots, crane and excavator attachments, forest machines), and Systems Solutions (contract manufacturing, environmental technology, infrastructure products, special products, and transportation products). The group generates SEK 28.3 billion in net sales across 37 countries with a 22.4% EBITA margin.
Product overview
Lifco is a Swedish niche-focused conglomerate that operates through a decentralized acquisition-driven model targeting leading positions in specialized market niches. The company operates through three main business areas: Dental (manufacturers and suppliers of consumables, equipment and technical service to dentists in Europe and the US), Demolition & Tools (world's leading supplier of demolition robots and crane attachments, and leading global supplier of excavator attachments and forest machines), and Systems Solutions (five divisions including Contract Manufacturing, Environmental Technology, Infrastructure Products, Special Products and Transportation Products). At the end of 2025, Lifco consisted of 275 operating companies in 37 countries. The company acquires and develops market-leading niche businesses with the potential to deliver sustainable earnings growth and robust cash flows, operating under a strongly decentralized organization.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Dental Lifco's Dental business area comprises manufacturers and suppliers of consumables, equipment and technical service to dentists in Europe and the US, including orthodontic products, dental microscopes, regenerative bone graft materials and dental imaging/imaging consumables.
- Demolition & Tools Lifco's Demolition & Tools business area is the world's leading supplier of demolition robots and crane attachments and a leading global supplier of excavator attachments and forest machines, serving construction, demolition, infrastructure and forestry operators.
- Systems Solutions Lifco's Systems Solutions business area contains five divisions (Contract Manufacturing, Environmental Technology, Infrastructure Products, Special Products and Transportation Products) whose subsidiaries are leaders in their respective industrial niches.
Quantifiable outcome
- EBITA margin of 22.4% on net sales of SEK 28.3 billion in 2025
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Lifco
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Lifco technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Lifco partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor.
- Granada Secondary GlazingminorLifco acquired Granada Secondary Glazing, one of the UK's largest manufacturers and suppliers of secondary glazing. Founded in 1980 and based in Dinnington, Granada supplies bespoke secondary glazing products to trade, commercial, and consumer sectors through its Clearview subsidiary and operates across England and Scotland.
- Metalltech S.r.l.minorLifco acquired a majority stake in Metalltech S.r.l., an Italian manufacturer of expanded metal mesh for architectural applications. Metalltech reported net sales of approximately EUR 15.8 million in 2025, employs 53 people, and is based in Seriate, Bergamo, Italy. The company will be consolidated into Lifco's Business Area Systems Solutions, division Infrastructure Products.
- EthOss Regeneration LimitedminorSwedish dental group Lifco, listed on Nasdaq Stockholm and headquartered in Enköping, has signed an agreement to acquire the majority of shares in Silsden-based EthOss Regeneration Limited, a company specializing in regenerative bone graft materials for dental implant procedures. EthOss operates in 65 countries with 16 staff and reported net sales of approximately £5.4 million for the year ending July 2025.
- Karl Kaps GmbH & Co. KGminorLifco signed an agreement to acquire Karl Kaps, a German manufacturer of medical and dental microscopes with net sales of EUR 10.1 million in 2024. The acquisition was planned to be integrated into Lifco's dental business by first quarter 2026.
- HEGUtechnik GmbHminorLifco signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in HEGUtechnik GmbH, a German contract manufacturer of electronic components for automation in harsh industrial environments. The company reported net sales of approximately EUR 10.3 million in 2024 and has 83 employees, with consolidation expected in late 2025.
- UR FOG S.r.l.minorLifco AB announced the acquisition of a majority interest in UR FOG S.r.l. Fifty days after the completion, the deal was finalized.
- Citodent ImagingminorLifco acquired Citodent Imaging, a company involved in dental materials, equipment, and consumables. This expansion aligns with Lifco's diversified manufacturing segments across various industries.
- ToppyminorLifco acquired Toppy, an Italian company, as part of its ongoing expansion. The specific date of the acquisition is not stated, but the article highlights Lifco's diverse industrial segments and geographic distribution.
- Klemko GroupminorLifco AB announced the acquisition of Dutch Klemko Group. The article details Lifco's diversified portfolio and geographical sales distribution.
- Ascot Signs Ltd.minorLifco signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Ascot Signs Ltd., a Northern Irish company specializing in bespoke signage and branding solutions. The company reported net sales of approximately GBP 16.1 million and has 77 employees, with consolidation expected in Q4 2024.
- GMT Equipment B.V.minorLifco agreed to acquire a majority stake in Dutch company GMT Equipment B.V., a manufacturer of grapple saws, with the acquisition expected to be consolidated in late 2024.
- Eurosteel B.V.minorLifco announced its intention to acquire a majority stake in Eurosteel B.V., a Dutch manufacturer specializing in attachments and tools for construction machinery. The deal involved Eurosteel's net sales of approximately EUR 16.8 million in 2023 and its 49 employees, with completion expected in the third quarter of 2024.
- HGT Hydraulikgreifer-Technologie GmbHminorLifco signed an agreement to acquire a majority of shares in German company HGT Hydraulikgreifer-Technologie GmbH. The company specializes in attachments for material handling machines and reported net sales of approximately EUR 19 million in 2022.
- Ortho-Care (UK) Ltd.minorLifco agreed to acquire a majority stake in UK orthodontic products supplier Ortho-Care (UK) Ltd., based in Saltaire, West Yorkshire. The acquisition was expected to be consolidated in Lifco's Dental business area in Q4 2023 without significantly affecting Lifco's current earnings or financial position.
- Astro SrlminorLifco acquired a 70% stake in Astro Srl, an Italian manufacturer of polyethylene tanks. The acquisition was part of Lifco's expansion strategy within its diverse manufacturing segments.
- Kefla-Glas GmbH & Co. KGminorLifco signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Kefla-Glas GmbH & Co. KG, a German developer and distributor of specialized premium glass bottles, with consolidation planned for the fourth quarter of 2023.
- EmilplasticaminorLifco set to acquire a majority stake in Emilplastica, an Italian company specializing in molding plastic products for the dental and electronics industries. The deal was expected to be completed in the third quarter of 2023, integrating Emilplastica into Lifco's Dental division.
Scale indicators9 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Lifco competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Lifco leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
Lifco subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries18 records
Lifco funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors3 records
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Lifco M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A72 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Lifco
What does Lifco do?
Lifco acquires and develops market-leading niche industrial businesses through a decentralized holding model, operating 275 companies across three business areas: Dental (consumables, equipment and technical service to dentists), Demolition & Tools (demolition robots, crane and excavator attachments, forest machines), and Systems Solutions (contract manufacturing, environmental technology, infrastructure products, special products, and transportation products). The group generates SEK 28.3 billion in net sales across 37 countries with a 22.4% EBITA margin.
Is Lifco a public or private company?
Lifco is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Lifco founded?
Lifco was founded in 2014. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Lifco based?
Lifco is headquartered in Enköping, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Lifco make money?
One revenue line is on record: diversified Manufacturing Revenue.
Does Lifco have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lifco.