Forsstrom
Forsstrom High Frequency AB is a family-owned Swedish manufacturer founded in 1970 that designs and produces industrial high-frequency welding machines for joining PVC and PU materials, serving global industrial customers across signage, tarpaulins, doors, tents, inflatables, and environmental applications.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1970
- HeadquartersLysekil, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Forsstrom does
Forsstrom High Frequency AB is a Swedish family-owned manufacturer of industrial high-frequency (HF/RF) welding machines for thermoplastic materials, founded in 1970 in Lysekil, Sweden by Willy Forsström. The company designs, manufactures, and sells capital equipment that joins PVC and PU using radio waves and pressure to produce air-tight, gas-tight, and water-tight welds. Its product portfolio spans travelling machines (TDW, TDW-Mega, TDW-Ultra), stationary presses (TX, TX-Mega, XP, TP 120), longitudinal/gantry systems (TG-90 Mega, TDO-XS, TDO-XY Gantry, MG-L, MG-Flex), eyelet presses (CP9), and the standalone FG 120 generator. Complementary Impulse Welding and Hot-Wedge Welding machines broaden the addressable material set beyond PVC and PU. Proprietary technology includes the ForFlexx plastic-to-metal joining method (gold medal, International Technical Fair Plovdiv 2017), the Forsstrom Operating System with integrated weld sample database, and EMP automated parameter optimization. All R&D, design, programming, assembly, sales, and aftermarket operations are co-located at the Lysekil headquarters.
Forsstrom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Forsstrom
- Legal name
- Forsstrom High Frequency AB
- Website
- https://forsstrom.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1970
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Forsstrom High Frequency AB is a family-owned Swedish manufacturer founded in 1970 that designs and produces industrial high-frequency welding machines for joining PVC and PU materials, serving global industrial customers across signage, tarpaulins, doors, tents, inflatables, and environmental applications.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Forsstrom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- High-Frequency Welding Machinery
- NAICS
- Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing (333992), Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing (33351)
- SIC
- Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing) (IMAHADAH)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources) (IMAGADAI)
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Where Forsstrom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Lysekil
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Forsstrom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- HF Welding Machine Sales: Sale of high frequency welding machines including TDW, TX, CP9, FG 120 generator models. Machines are sold directly and through global representative network. Includes both new machines and refurbished Forsstrom Reborn machines.
- Forsstrom Reborn (Refurbished Machines): Refurbished and thoroughly tested pre-owned RF welding machines sold with 6-month warranty or 1000 generator hours. Provides an affordable entry point for customers while promoting sustainability.
- After Market Services: Installation, technical support, spare parts, consumables (melinex, teflon, silicone), and maintenance services. Includes both remote support and on-site service visits by travelling technicians worldwide.
- Spare Parts and Consumables: Wide range of spare parts and consumables including electrodes, melinex, teflon, and silicone. Common parts kept in stock for immediate delivery.
- Training and Education: Training courses offered at Forsstrom HF Demo Center or customer premises. Courses cover HF welding theory, practical training, machine settings, and maintenance.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom machine pricing based on model and configuration |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Forsstrom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Forsstrom manufactures and sells industrial high-frequency (HF/RF) welding machines for joining PVC and PU thermoplastic materials, alongside impulse welding and hot-wedge welding machines for materials that do not respond to HF. The portfolio spans stationary presses, travelling and gantry systems, longitudinal machines, generators, aluminium electrodes, material handling accessories, and a refurbishment program, supported by global installation, training, spare parts, and technical service.
Product overview
Forsstrom manufactures and sells industrial high-frequency (HF/RF) welding machines for PVC and PU materials. The product portfolio centers on HF welding machines including stationary presses (TX, TX-Mega, CP9, XP, TP 120), travelling machines (TDW, TDW-Mega, TDW-Ultra, TDW-Mega), and longitudinal/gantry machines (TG-90 Mega, TG-Flex, TDO, TDO-XS, TDO-XY Gantry, MG-L, MG-Flex, DR, TDP). These are complemented by hot-wedge and impulse welding technologies for materials incompatible with HF. Supporting products include the Forsstrom Operating System with EMP (Electronic Material Processing) for automatic parameter optimization, welding electrodes in aluminum, material handling equipment (FR-600, FL-200), consumables, and a weld sample database with 50+ material partners. Services include after-market support, Forsstrom Reborn refurbished machines, HF Demo Center training, and technical documentation.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- TDW Travelling HF Welding Machine Large travelling HF welding machine with customized table length and 785 mm of free space behind the electrode, used by industrial manufacturers producing large-format PVC and PU products.
- TDW-Mega Travelling HF Welding Machine Wider variant of the TDW chassis with a wider lower press table and welding width up to 400 mm, for larger PVC/PU welding applications.
- TX Stationary HF Welding Press Reliable and efficient stationary high-frequency welding press with up to 500 cm² weld area and 750 mm of free space behind the electrode.
- TX-Mega Stationary HF Welding Press Larger version of the TX stationary HF welding press, capable of welding up to 450 mm in width with 880 mm of free space behind the electrode.
- CP9 Eyelet Press Integrates setting, punching, and welding of eyelets into a single seamless operation, sold in conjunction with compatible eyelet presses.
- FG 120 HF Generator Small 3 kW HF generator with built-in control system for managing welding parameters such as time and power, used with eyelet presses and the TP 120 bench press.
- Impulse Welding Machines Enables welding of materials that do not respond to high-frequency welding, expanding Forsstrom's capabilities beyond PVC and PU.
- Hot-Wedge Welding Machines Hot-wedge welding machines that join thermoplastic materials using heated wedge technology, complementing Forsstrom's HF and impulse product lines.
- TG-90 Mega Longitudinal HF Welding Machine Longitudinal HF welding machine added to Forsstrom's longitudinal welding range for industrial PVC/PU applications.
- Material Handling Products Material handling accessories such as the FR-600 material storage and FL-200 material lift that integrate with Forsstrom welding machines.
- Welding Electrodes and Accessories Aluminum welding electrodes in many shapes and dimensions, including standard, soft, lamella, double, groove, Velcro, zip, curved, cutting edge, stopper, pipe welding, tube closing, and various separate electrodes for different manufacturing requirements.
- Forsstrom Reborn (Refurbished HF Welding Machines) Refurbished and tested pre-owned RF welding machines sold with a 6-month warranty or 1000 generator hours, providing a lower-cost entry point for customers.
- After Market Service Comprehensive after-sales service including installation, technical support, spare parts, consumables (melinex, teflon, silicone), technical tips, and training.
- Forsstrom HF Demo Center Training Training courses at the Lysekil Demo Center or customer site covering HF welding theory, practical training, machine settings, and maintenance.
Quantifiable outcome
- Welds are as strong as the surrounding unwelded material in most cases
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Forsstrom
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments9 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Forsstrom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Forsstrom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
17 partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.
- Serge FerraricoreWorld-leading material supplier partnership. Forsstrom performs weld samples with Serge Ferrari materials and maintains a dedicated database of weld parameters and recommendations for Serge Ferrari products. Collaboration helps develop machines through in-depth knowledge of PVC material properties.
- Mehler TexnologiescoreMaterial supplier partnership for weld sample database. Joint development of welding parameters and recommendations for Mehler Texnologies PVC materials.
- Dickson ConstantcoreMaterial supplier partnership. Forsstrom creates weld samples with Dickson Constant materials and provides database access for customers.
- Dickson CoatingscoreMaterial supplier partnership with dedicated weld sample binder in collaboration with Forsstrom.
- Saint Clair TextilescoreMaterial supplier partnership included in Forsstrom's weld sample database and demonstration materials.
- RivertexcoreMaterial supplier partnership with dedicated weld sample binder. Collaboration for weld sample database with Rivertex materials.
- VerseidagcoreMaterial supplier partnership with dedicated weld sample binder. Forsstrom performs weld samples with Verseidag materials.
- SioencoreMaterial supplier partnership with dedicated weld sample binder. Long-term collaboration in developing equipment for oil spill response and other industrial applications.
- RenolitcoreMaterial supplier included in sample binder with test sheets and welded material samples.
- FormfindersupportingSoftware provider partnership for CAD/design integration with Forsstrom machines.
- technet GmbHsupportingSoftware provider partnership providing easy software solutions for Forsstrom equipment.
- CarmosupportingAccessories supplier providing øljet (eyelet) equipment compatible with Forsstrom machines. FG 120 generator developed for use with Carmo øljet presses.
- KAAP InternationalsupportingAccessories supplier whose products are included in Forsstrom sample binder.
- AlfatexsupportingAccessories supplier whose products are included in Forsstrom sample binder.
- IFAI (International Fabrics Association)minorTrade association membership to stay informed about industry developments. IFAI represents the industrial fabric industry.
- MUTAminorTrade association membership for the industrial fabrics sector.
- ITRSminorTrade association membership for tracking industry developments.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Forsstrom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Herrmann Ultrasonics: Herrmann Ultrasonics is a leading manufacturer of ultrasonic welding systems for plastics, serving automotive, medical, packaging, and technical textile industries. Competes with Forsstrom as an alternative joining technology for plastic components.
- Dukane Intelligent Assembly Solutions: Dukane manufactures ultrasonic, vibration, and thermal plastic welding equipment for industrial applications. Adjacent competitor serving similar plastic joining markets as Forsstrom but with different primary welding technologies.
Broad incumbents
- Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson): Branson, an Emerson division, is a major player in plastic welding equipment (primarily ultrasonic). While using a different joining technology, Branson serves the same plastic welding customer base as Forsstrom in industries like medical, packaging, and automotive.
- Thermatool (ITW): Thermatool, part of Illinois Tool Works, manufactures HF welding systems primarily for tube and pipe manufacturing. A broader incumbent with overlapping HF welding technology but serving different end-products (metal tubes vs. plastic fabrics).
Direct peers
- Radyne Corporation: Radyne Corporation is a direct competitor in HF/RF welding equipment, manufacturing induction heating and HF welding systems for industrial applications. Directly comparable to Forsstrom as both specialize in HF welding technology for industrial joining applications.
- Kiefel (Brückner Group): Kiefel, part of the Brückner Group, manufactures welding machines and processing systems for plastics and natural fibers, including HF welding equipment for technical textiles. Directly competes with Forsstrom in industrial fabric welding applications.
- Hema Maschinenbau: Hema is a German manufacturer of HF welding machines for plastics and technical textiles, including tarpaulins, billboards, and inflatable products. Directly competes with Forsstrom in the European HF welding equipment market for industrial fabrics.
- Wegener International: Wegener International manufactures HF welding machines and impulse welding equipment for thermoplastics. Directly comparable to Forsstrom in serving industrial fabricators with HF/RF welding technology.
Regional players
- Schöder Maschinenbau: Schöder is a German manufacturer of HF welding machines for plastic products including tarpaulins, banners, and technical textiles. Comparable niche competitor to Forsstrom in the German-speaking HF welding equipment market.
- Bielomatik (Hastamat Group): Bielomatik, part of Hastamat Group, manufactures HF welding machines and plastic processing equipment primarily serving the European market. Comparable to Forsstrom in HF welding technology for industrial fabrics and plastics.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Forsstrom social profiles
Digital presenceForsstrom compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
Forsstrom financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Forsstrom leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles15 records
Forsstrom funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Forsstrom M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Forsstrom
What does Forsstrom do?
Forsstrom manufactures and sells industrial high-frequency (HF/RF) welding machines for joining PVC and PU thermoplastic materials, alongside impulse welding and hot-wedge welding machines for materials that do not respond to HF. The portfolio spans stationary presses, travelling and gantry systems, longitudinal machines, generators, aluminium electrodes, material handling accessories, and a refurbishment program, supported by global installation, training, spare parts, and technical service.
Is Forsstrom a public or private company?
Forsstrom is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Forsstrom founded?
Forsstrom was founded in 1970. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Forsstrom based?
Forsstrom is headquartered in Lysekil, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Forsstrom make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. HF Welding Machine Sales are the primary driver. The others are forsstrom Reborn (Refurbished Machines), after Market Services, spare Parts and Consumables and training and Education.
Who are Forsstrom's main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Herrmann Ultrasonics and Dukane Intelligent Assembly Solutions. Broad incumbents are Branson Ultrasonics (Emerson) and Thermatool (ITW). Direct peers are Radyne Corporation, Kiefel (Brückner Group), Hema Maschinenbau and Wegener International. Regional players are Schöder Maschinenbau and Bielomatik (Hastamat Group).
Does Forsstrom have an API?
No public API is recorded for Forsstrom.
What industry is Forsstrom in?
Forsstrom's product category is High-Frequency Welding Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAH, Welding, Joining & Soldering Equipment (Arc, Resistance, Friction, Brazing), with a secondary code of IMAGADAI, Welding & Plasma Power Supplies (Industrial welders, cutting power sources). Its NAICS code is 333992 and its SIC code is 3540.