Elanders
Elanders is a Swedish-listed global logistics group offering integrated supply chain solutions and print & packaging services across approximately 20 countries, serving enterprise customers in Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, and Industrial verticals.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1901
- HeadquartersNewcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Elanders does
Elanders AB (publ) is a Swedish-domiciled, publicly traded integrated logistics company (Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap, ticker ELAN-B) operating approximately 125 locations across roughly 20 countries on four continents with about 7,000 employees and approximately €1.2 billion in annual net sales. Founded in 1901 as a Swedish printing company, the firm was transformed under long-serving CEO Magnus Nilsson (2009-2026) from a domestic print business into an international contract logistics group via a series of acquisitions, the most consequential of which was LGI Logistics Group International GmbH in 2016, which doubled the company's size.
The business is organised into two reporting segments. Supply Chain Solutions - the larger of the two by revenue - provides contract logistics, e-commerce fulfilment, air and sea freight, road transportation, technical logistics, and value-recovery/life-cycle services, delivered through majority- or wholly-owned subsidiaries including LGI (Europe), Mentor Media (Asia), Bergen Logistics (United States, fashion & lifestyle), and Kammac and Bishopsgate (United Kingdom). Print & Packaging Solutions provides digital printing, commercial print, advanced and niche packaging (including whisky labels via McNaughtan's Printers in Glasgow and premium packaging via Schmid Druck-Medien in Germany), and e-commerce photo products (myphotobook, fotokasten), supported by joint facilities such as the October 2025 digital printing hub at Thalia's gate.ruhr omnichannel site in Marl, Germany.
Elanders earns revenue primarily through enterprise B2B managed-services contracts and per-transaction logistics fees on the supply chain side, and through product sales and service contracts on the print and packaging side; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base is segmented vertically into Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, Industrial, and Other, with fashion, electronics and automotive identified as primary segments. Geographic emphasis is placed on China, Germany, Singapore, Sweden, the UK and the USA. Growth is principally acquisition-driven and financed through debt and operating cash flow rather than equity rounds; two restructurings of German road transport within three years (2022 and 2024) and the appointment of LGI president Florian Beck as CEO effective 1 September 2026 mark the most significant near-term strategic shifts.
Elanders firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Elanders
- Legal name
- Elanders AB (publ)
- Website
- https://elanders.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1901
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Elanders is a Swedish-listed global logistics group offering integrated supply chain solutions and print & packaging services across approximately 20 countries, serving enterprise customers in Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, and Industrial verticals.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Elanders industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Packaging, Materials & Sustainable Fulfillment Solutions (CRAFAMAL)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Large-Item E-commerce Delivery (Bulky/Two-Person/White-Glove) (TLAAAFAH), Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper) (CRAOALAG)
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Where Elanders is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Newcastle Upon Tyne
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices5 records
Markets served
Elanders business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Supply Chain Solutions: Logistics and supply chain management services including contract logistics, e-commerce logistics, air & sea freight, and road transportation. Revenue generated through service fees, transaction fees, and managed services contracts.
- Print & Packaging Solutions: Printing services including commercial print, packaging solutions, e-commerce packaging, and personalized photo products. Revenue generated through product sales and service contracts.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Elanders product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Elanders is a global logistics company offering integrated supply chain management and print & packaging solutions to enterprise customers. Through its Supply Chain Solutions business area, it delivers contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, air & sea freight, road transportation, and technical logistics. Through Print & Packaging Solutions, it provides digital printing, commercial print, and specialized packaging across industries.
Product overview
Elanders is a global logistics company offering a broad service range of integrated solutions within supply chain management. The company operates through two main business areas: Supply Chain Solutions and Print & Packaging Solutions. The Supply Chain Solutions segment includes subsidiaries LGI (Europe), Mentor Media (Asia), Bergen Logistics (USA), and Kammac and Bishopsgate (UK), providing contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, air and sea freight, and technical logistics services. The Print & Packaging Solutions segment offers digital printing, commercial print, and specialized packaging solutions. With approximately 7,000 employees operating in around 20 countries on four continents, Elanders serves customer segments including Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, Industrial, and Other industries.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Supply Chain Solutions One of Elanders' two main business areas providing integrated supply chain management solutions including contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, air and sea freight, and technical logistics services for enterprise customers globally.
- Print & Packaging Solutions One of Elanders' two main business areas offering printing and packaging services, including digital printing, commercial print, and niche packaging solutions for various industries including marketing materials, labels, and specialized packaging.
- Contract Logistics Managed contract logistics services providing dedicated supply chain operations for enterprise customers across multiple industry verticals, including warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services.
- E-commerce Fulfillment End-to-end e-commerce logistics services including warehousing, pick-and-pack, fulfillment, and returns management for online retail and omnichannel customers, with operations in facilities like the 30,000 sqm Oberhausen facility.
- Air & Sea Freight International air and sea freight forwarding services offered through ITG Air & Sea GmbH, a joint venture with Dimerco, providing global freight solutions for enterprise customers.
- Road Transportation European road transportation services including specialized transport and installation of advanced technical equipment, offered through LGI and Eijgenhuijsen subsidiaries.
- Technical Logistics Services Specialized transport and installation of advanced technical equipment, provided through Eijgenhuijsen in the Netherlands, serving industrial customers with complex logistics needs.
- Value Recovery Services Comprehensive value recovery and life cycle services including returns management and remarketing, provided through Azalea Global IT AB, handling the entire process from returns to remarketing.
- Digital Printing Advanced digital printing services offered through Elanders Print & Packaging and partnerships such as the digital printing facility with Thalia in Marl, Germany, enabling on-demand and personalized print production.
- Commercial Print Commercial printing services for businesses including marketing materials, books, labels, and other printed materials, offered across multiple production sites including Midland Information Resources in the USA.
- Advanced Packaging Solutions Specialized packaging solutions for marketing materials and niche applications, provided through Schmid Druck-Medien GmbH, serving customers with high-end and customized packaging requirements.
Companies that use Elanders
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles6 records
Elanders technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
Elanders partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- ThaliacoreLong-term partnership with German bookstore chain Thalia to establish a state-of-the-art digital printing facility in Marl, Germany. Joint investment in Thalia's new omnichannel hub at gate.ruhr industrial area.
- UniverseumminorPartnership with Sweden's national Science Center for sustainability collaboration and circular economy education initiatives.
- DimercocoreTaiwanese logistics company Dimerco acquired 25% stake in Elanders' subsidiary ITG Air & Sea GmbH. Joint venture for air and sea freight operations.
- Adecco Group DeutschlandcoreStrategic partnership where Adecco acquired 51% of LOGworks GmbH (staffing company previously wholly owned by LGI). Adecco is a staffing and HR solutions company.
- Edelmann GroupminorCollaboration with German packaging company Edelmann Group (global company with operations in India, China, Germany, USA). Elanders simultaneously transferred its China operations as part of the arrangement.
Scale indicators7 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Elanders competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- GXO Logistics: Global contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment provider. Comparable to Elanders' Supply Chain Solutions business area in serving enterprise customers across multiple verticals with warehousing and value-added services.
- CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight management, and e-commerce fulfillment. Closely comparable to Elanders' integrated supply chain solutions across automotive, fashion, healthcare, and industrial verticals.
- Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized global 3PL with contract logistics, air/sea freight, and road transport. Comparable scale and service mix to Elanders' Supply Chain Solutions business.
- Yusen Logistics: Global supply chain solutions provider with contract logistics, freight forwarding, and e-commerce fulfillment. Direct comparable in offering integrated supply chain management across multiple regions.
- Cimpress: Mass customization and printing services company with web-to-business print and packaging offerings. Comparable to Elanders' Print & Packaging Solutions segment and e-commerce printing business.
- Quad/Graphics: Global printing and marketing services provider offering commercial print, packaging, and integrated marketing solutions. Comparable to Elanders' Print & Packaging Solutions business area.
Broad incumbents
- Geodis: Large global logistics provider with contract logistics, freight forwarding, and distribution services. Overlaps with Elanders' LGI and Mentor Media operations in supply chain and freight.
- DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company providing air/sea freight, road, and contract logistics solutions. Broader in scope but overlaps with Elanders' freight forwarding and contract logistics offerings.
- Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics leader with contract logistics, sea freight, air freight, and road transport. Larger scale but offers overlapping capabilities to Elanders' supply chain and freight forwarding operations.
Emerging players
- Stahl (a div. of Mauser) / Bleckmann: European e-commerce fulfillment and contract logistics specialist serving fashion and lifestyle brands. Closely comparable to Elanders' Bergen Logistics business and fashion vertical offerings.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Elanders social profiles
Digital presenceElanders financial estimates
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Elanders leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Elanders subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries15 records
Elanders funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Elanders M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A14 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Elanders
What does Elanders do?
Elanders is a global logistics company offering integrated supply chain management and print & packaging solutions to enterprise customers. Through its Supply Chain Solutions business area, it delivers contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, air & sea freight, road transportation, and technical logistics. Through Print & Packaging Solutions, it provides digital printing, commercial print, and specialized packaging across industries.
Is Elanders a public or private company?
Elanders is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Elanders founded?
Elanders was founded in 1901. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is Elanders based?
Elanders is headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Elanders make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Supply Chain Solutions are the primary driver. The others are print & Packaging Solutions.
Who are Elanders's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are GXO Logistics, CEVA Logistics, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, Yusen Logistics, Cimpress and Quad/Graphics. Broad incumbents are Geodis, DSV A/S and Kuehne+Nagel. Stahl (a div. of Mauser) / Bleckmann is listed as an emerging player.
Does Elanders have an API?
No public API is recorded for Elanders.
What industry is Elanders in?
Elanders's product category is Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAFAMAL, Packaging, Materials & Sustainable Fulfillment Solutions, with a secondary code of TLAAAFAH, Large-Item E-commerce Delivery (Bulky/Two-Person/White-Glove). Its NAICS code is 42385 and its SIC code is 5190.