What Mekano does

Mekano AB is a Swedish industrial components distributor and technical service provider headquartered in Helsingborg, operating five branch locations across Helsingborg, Malmö, Perstorp, Göteborg, and Trollhättan. The company sells a brand-independent range of stocked industrial components including electric motors (0.12-160 kW, including ATEX-rated units via Innomotics), frequency converters, industrial gearboxes, bearings, pumps, backup power systems, condition-monitoring equipment, compressed air/vacuum/industrial gas systems, and open transmission components (couplings, chains, belts). It is an ABB Value Provider for electrical and automation services and holds registrations with Elsäkerhetsverket.

The service business spans on-site field maintenance, a workshop for repair and renovation (including electric motor rewinding and pump testing in a dedicated pump pit), preventive maintenance (vibration measurement, balancing, bearing analysis, tribology, smart-sensor monitoring with cloud storage), electrical and automation work, water and sewage solutions, and EN 1090 / ISO 3834 certified construction welding. Pricing is quote-based; one disclosed benchmark shows a centrifugal pump renovation at 10,402 SEK versus 32,000 SEK for a new replacement.

Mekano operates as a sales-led, field-sales-driven B2B motion targeting Swedish industrial customers across power & heat, wood & sawmills, food, marine, steel, chemical, water & sewage, and stone & cement verticals. Revenue is generated through one-time component sales, professional services (repair, maintenance, fabrication), and subscription-style hourly service agreements (jouravtal) with 24/7 emergency on-call. Mekano has been a subsidiary of the publicly listed Momentum Group since 2021 and operates with 51-100 employees under a decentralized Nordic roll-up strategy.

Name

Mekano

Legal name

Mekano AB

Website

https://mekano.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mekano AB is a Swedish brand-independent distributor and technical service provider selling industrial components (motors, gearboxes, bearings, pumps) and offering repair, preventive maintenance, electrical/automation, welding, and water/sewage services across five Swedish branches to industrial B2B customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Components Distribution & Maintenance Services

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing (333618)

SIC

Motors & Generators (3621), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Wholesale-Hardware & Plumbing & Heating Equipment & Supplies (5070)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Power Systems MRO (Generators, Compressors, Pumps, Welders) (TLAKAHAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Industries IIoT (Oil & Gas/Chemicals/Pharma/Food) (IMAIAMAM), MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing) Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAE)

Keywords

• Industrial component distribution
• Electric motors
• Industrial maintenance services
• Preventive maintenance
• Condition monitoring

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsingborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Component Sales: Sale of industrial components including electric motors, industrial gearboxes, pumps, frequency converters, bearings, compressed air equipment, condition monitoring systems, open transmissions, and couplings. Sales are brand-independent, offering products from multiple known suppliers.
2. Service and Maintenance: Repair and service of electric motors, industrial pumps, gearboxes, compressors, generators, and more. Includes on-site repair, troubleshooting, and temporary resource augmentation.
3. Preventive Maintenance Contracts: Hourly service agreements (jouravtal) ensuring customers receive first-class service when needed. Includes 24/7 emergency response.
4. Workshop Repair Services: Renovation and repair services in workshop including balancing, manufacturing new parts, testing equipment, and pump testing (pump pit). Digital protocols provided with each repair.
5. Custom Fabrication (Construction Welding):
6. Water and Sewage Services: Complete solutions for water and sewage including installation, reconstruction, pipe construction and welding, calculation and planning, sales and inventory.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mekano is a brand-independent industrial components distributor and technical service provider selling stocked components (electric motors 0.12-160 kW, frequency converters, industrial gearboxes, bearings, pumps, backup power systems, condition monitoring equipment, compressed air/vacuum systems, open transmissions) combined with field and workshop services including repair, preventive maintenance, electrical & automation, water/sewage solutions, and construction welding. The company serves industrial customers across Sweden from 5 regional locations under Momentum Group.

Product overview

Mekano is a brand-independent industrial components distributor and technical service provider operating as part of Momentum Group. The company offers a unified portfolio consisting of two main pillars: (1) Industrial Products - a comprehensive range of stocked components including electric motors (0.12-160 kW), frequency converters, industrial gearboxes, bearings, pumps, backup power systems, condition monitoring equipment, compressed air/vacuum/industrial gas systems, and open transmission components (couplings, chains, belts); and (2) Service & Maintenance - a full suite of workshop and field services including repair/renovation of motors, pumps, gearboxes and compressors, preventive maintenance (vibration measurement, balancing, smart sensors with cloud storage, bearing analysis, tribology), electrical & automation services (ABB Value Provider), water/sewage services, and construction forging/welding (EN 1090 certified). The company serves industries including power/heat, wood/lumber, food, marine, steel, chemical, water/wastewater, and stone/cement across locations in Helsingborg, Malmö, Perstorp, Göteborg, and Trollhättan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electric Motors (Elmotorer) Electric motors ranging from 0.12 kW to 160 kW, available for immediate delivery from stock. Offered in standard and ATEX explosion-proof versions through partnership with Innomotics (formerly Siemens), with brand-independent alternatives from multiple suppliers.
• Frequency Converters (Frekvensomvandlare) Variable frequency drives (VFDs) for controlling motor speed and energy efficiency in industrial applications.
• Industrial Gearboxes (Industriväxlar) Industrial gearboxes and transmission components for power transmission in various industrial applications.
• Industrial Bearings (Lager) Industrial bearings for various applications, supported by SKF-certified bearing specialists available for bearing analysis.
• Industrial Pumps (Pumpar) Industrial pumps including centrifugal pumps, with repair and renovation services available in the workshop.
• Backup Power (Reservkraft) Backup power systems and generators for industrial facilities to ensure continuous operation.
• Condition Monitoring (Tillståndsövervakning) Equipment and services for monitoring the condition of industrial machinery to prevent unplanned downtime, including vibration measurement, balancing, and smart sensors.
• Compressed Air, Vacuum & Industrial Gas (Tryckluft, vakuum & industrigas) Compressed air systems, vacuum equipment, and industrial gas solutions for manufacturing and process applications.
• Open Transmissions (Öppna transmissioner) Open transmission components including couplings (elastic, rigid, flexible), chains (roller, transport, special chains), and belts (V-belts, timing belts, flat belts) for industrial power transmission.
• Service & Maintenance (Service & underhåll) Comprehensive maintenance and repair services including on-site troubleshooting, repair of electric motors, industrial pumps, gearboxes, compressors, generators, and rewinding of electric motors. Available 365 days/year with emergency on-call service.
• Workshop Repair & Renovation (Verkstad) Full-service workshop offering renovation of electric motors, pumps, gears and more; balancing services; custom part manufacturing; pump testing in pump pit; and rewinding of electric motors as an eco-friendly alternative to purchasing new.
• Preventive Maintenance (Förebyggande underhåll) Preventive maintenance services including vibration measurement, balancing, smart sensors with cloud monitoring, bearing analysis, tribology (lubricant analysis), and energy/cost savings calculations.
• Electrical & Automation Services (El & Automation) Electrical and automation services including assembly work, maintenance, troubleshooting, and problem-solving. 24/7 emergency electrical service available. ABB Value Provider partner with registered status at Elsäkerhetsverket.
• Water & Sewage Services (Vatten & Avlopp) Expert services for public and industrial water and sewage systems including waterworks and treatment plants, installation, redesign, pipe construction and welding, calculation and planning, and sales and inventory.
• Construction Forging/Welding (Byggsmide) Modern and flexible forging workshop offering new construction, redesign, construction forging, and repairs. Licensed welders certified to EN 1090 standard. Products include tanks, containers, sheet metal work, railings, platforms, doors, gates, stairs, and more.
• Compressed Air & Vacuum Service (Tryckluft & Vakuumservice) Service and maintenance for compressed air systems and vacuum equipment.
• Industrial Improvements/Energy Savings (Industriförbättringar/Energibesparing) Services focused on reducing costs and improving energy efficiency for industrial facilities through analysis and optimization.

Quantifiable outcome

• Pump renovation costs 10,402 SEK vs 32,000 SEK for new replacement, saving 21,598 SEK and avoiding 152 kg CO2 emissions
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABBcoreTechnology or IntegrationABB Value Provider partnership. Mekano is a proud collaboration partner to ABB in electrical and automation services. They offer smart sensors and machine monitoring solutions from ABB and are a registered company with Elsäkerhetsverket.
• InnomoticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud partner to Innomotics (formerly Siemens) for electric motors. Offering a wide range of quality motors directly from stock - from 0.12 kW up to 160 kW for immediate delivery. Also offering motors in ATEX execution for explosive environments.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Solar A/S: Danish industrial and electrical wholesaler serving B2B customers primarily in Denmark. Comparable product categories (motors, drives, automation) and customer base, but operates in different geography; provides a useful Nordic regional benchmark for Mekano.

Direct peers

• Indutrade AB: Swedish technical industrial distributor acquiring and operating niche industrial component and service businesses across the Nordics, Europe, and beyond. Direct competitor to Mekano in industrial component distribution and MRO services, with similar decentralized acquisition-driven model under a listed parent.
• Ahlsell AB: Nordic technical wholesaler and service provider to installers, contractors, and industrial customers. Overlaps with Mekano in industrial components, tools, and MRO services, with a larger footprint across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark.
• OEM International AB: Swedish industrial components distributor and technical solutions provider serving Nordic industrial customers. Direct comparable to Mekano in brand-independent distribution of motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment with associated service capabilities.
• Addtech AB: Swedish listed industrial components distributor organized into ~150 niche business units selling components and solutions to industrial customers across Northern Europe. Closely comparable to Mekano's model: brand-independent distribution, technical service, decentralized operating units under a listed parent.
• Lagercrantz Group AB: Swedish listed technology distribution group acquiring and developing niche B2B technology businesses across Northern Europe. Comparable to Mekano through its decentralized industrial distribution model and acquisition-driven growth under a listed parent (though more technology-skewed).
• Beijer Tech AB: Swedish listed industrial components distributor specializing in industrial spare parts, MRO supplies, and rotating equipment. Direct Nordic peer to Mekano in motor, bearing, gearbox, and pump distribution with workshop and field service.

Broad incumbents

• ABB Ltd: Global electrification and automation OEM whose product portfolio (motors, drives, smart sensors, automation) Mekano distributes and services. ABB is both a deep technology partner (ABB Value Provider status) and a broad incumbent whose direct sales motion could compete with Mekano's distribution role.
• SKF AB: Global bearing and rotating equipment manufacturer with a large industrial service and condition monitoring business. Bears comparison to Mekano's bearing distribution, SKF-certified specialist services, and condition monitoring capability, though operating at vastly larger scale and including proprietary product.
• Atlas Copco AB: Global industrial group manufacturing compressors, vacuum, power tools, and assembly solutions with a major service/MRO business. Direct Mekano partner for compressed air products and the dominant incumbent in compressor and pneumatic equipment MRO that Mekano services into.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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