ACG Nystrom
ACG Nystrom is a Borås-based Swedish industrial equipment distributor supplying sewing, embroidery, cutting, laser marking, and textile printing machinery plus consumables and service to apparel and industrial manufacturers across Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Ukraine via six subsidiaries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1920
- HeadquartersBorås, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What ACG Nystrom does
ACG Nystrom AB is a privately held Swedish industrial equipment distributor headquartered in Borås that supplies textile and industrial manufacturers with machinery, consumables, and technical services. Founded in 1920 as A C Gustafsson AB and operating today as part of the ACG Gruppen conglomerate, the company runs six wholly-owned subsidiaries across Sweden, Finland, Denmark, the Baltic states, and Ukraine, serving apparel, textile, and industrial manufacturing customers through direct field sales.
The product portfolio spans the full textile production workflow: embroidery supplies (Madeira threads, Tajima and Mighty Hoop frames), Optitex pattern design CAD software, industrial sewing machines (Juki PLK exclusive in Sweden, plus Juki AMS-210EN, DDL-9000C, DLN-9010A, MO-6700DA, and Hightex bartacking), automated cutting equipment (Eastman Machine exclusivity for Scandinavia, Baltics, Ukraine, plus Rasor hand cutters), laser engraving and marking systems (GCC, LaserEvo, Diamond Line 3D MOPA, and the 2024 Lotus Laser Systems partnership), Lighthouse thermal transfer marking machines, Kornit direct-to-garment printing, press and finishing equipment, and a broad consumables/accessories catalog. Differentiated offerings include proprietary distribution rights, the InMotion Software for continuous automated cutting, and energy-efficient Juki PLK programmable sewing with automatic error detection.
The business model combines capital equipment sales (quote-based pricing for high-value machines), high-margin recurring consumables and spare parts sold via the e-line.acgnystrom.se webshop, and lifecycle service and support contracts. Customer segments are predominantly enterprise textile and apparel manufacturers; named customers include Nudie Jeans, Jeansbolaget, Åhléns, and Weekday. Marketing is executed through trade shows (Nordic Profile Fair, Texprocess, Scanautomation), biennial Open House events, social channels, and direct sales representatives covering laser, embroidery, and marking product lines. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the company employs 11-50 staff under long-tenured owner Reimar Westerlind (since 1961), CEO Thomas Arvidsson, and VP Per-Martin Dahlqvist.
ACG Nystrom firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- ACG Nystrom
- Legal name
- ACG Nyström AB
- Website
- https://acgnystrom.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1920
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- ACG Nystrom is a Borås-based Swedish industrial equipment distributor supplying sewing, embroidery, cutting, laser marking, and textile printing machinery plus consumables and service to apparel and industrial manufacturers across Scandinavia, the Baltics, and Ukraine via six subsidiaries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
ACG Nystrom industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Textile Machinery
- NAICS
- Machinery Manufacturing (333), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers (CRAAAAAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser) (IMALAOAD)
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Where ACG Nystrom is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Borås
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
ACG Nystrom business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial textile machinery including sewing machines, cutting equipment, laser marking systems, embroidery machines, and pattern design software. Major brands include Juki, Eastman, GCC lasers.
- Consumables and Accessories: Sale of consumables, spare parts, and accessories through e-commerce webshop including embroidery thread (Madeira), sewing thread, needles, backing materials, laser consumables, marking materials.
- Service and Support: Service, maintenance, and technical support for equipment throughout the customer lifecycle.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Consumables and accessories via webshop |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels7 records
ACG Nystrom product offering
Product offeringCore offering
ACG Nyström AB supplies and services industrial textile and manufacturing equipment — including sewing machines (Juki), automated cutting systems (Eastman), embroidery materials (Madeira), laser marking and engraving systems, pattern design software, and consumables — through direct field sales and an e-commerce webshop across Scandinavia, the Baltic states, and Ukraine. The company operates as an exclusive distributor for several world-leading brands and provides full lifecycle service and support to textile manufacturers.
Product overview
ACG Nyström AB is a full-service provider offering advanced textile and industrial equipment, systems, and knowledge to the manufacturing industry. The portfolio is organized as multiple product categories rather than a single unified platform: (1) Embroidery supplies centered on Madeira thread and Tajima/Mighty Hoop frames, (2) Pattern construction software including Optitex CAD solutions, (3) Industrial sewing equipment featuring Juki machines (with exclusive PLK distribution rights in Sweden), Hightex bartacking, and pants hemming machines, (4) Cutting solutions led by Eastman Machine Company automated cutting systems (exclusive Scandinavian/Baltic distributor), (5) Laser engraving/marking including LaserEvo, GCC systems, and the 2024 Lotus Laser Systems partnership, (6) Lighthouse thermal transfer marking systems for industrial labeling, (7) Textile printing with Kornit DTG printers and UV print solutions, (8) Press equipment and finishing tools, and (9) a selection of used/refurbished machines. The company serves customers across Scandinavia, Finland, Baltic states, and Ukraine through 6 subsidiaries, providing equipment, service, software solutions, and consultancies.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Embroidery Products
Companies that use ACG Nystrom
Customer profileNamed customers4 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
ACG Nystrom technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
ACG Nystrom partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Lotus Laser SystemscorePartnership with Lotus Laser Systems, a market-leading company in laser technology. ACG Nyström announced new collaboration to expand laser product offerings.
- Eastman Machine CompanycoreACG Nyström is now exclusive supplier of Eastman's automated cutting equipment line for Scandinavia, Baltic States, and Ukraine. Acts as hub for imported equipment, parts, and consumables with shorter lead times and direct delivery within EU. Relationship began over 100 years ago. Combined experience exceeds 200 years.
- JukicoreExclusive distributor of Juki PLK machines in Sweden. ACG Nyström is the only retailer in Sweden for Juki PLK series programmable sewing machines.
- ACG FyrtalcoreACG Nyström merged with ACG Fyrtal in 2020, expanding the product portfolio.
- Gerber TechnologyminorPreviously sold, installed, and serviced cutting equipment from Gerber Technology for 20 years. After Lectra acquired Gerber, ACG Nyström decided to end the partnership and strengthen Eastman relationship.
- MadeiracoreExclusive distributor of Madeira embroidery thread and related products including Polyneon, Classic, Frosted Matt, Fire Fighter, and special threads.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
ACG Nystrom competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Eastman Machine Company: US-based manufacturer of industrial cutting equipment. ACG Nyström is the exclusive distributor of Eastman's automated cutting line for Scandinavia, Baltics and Ukraine; both compete and partner in the same cutting equipment category.
- Gerber Technology: Manufacturer of automated cutting and material handling solutions for apparel and industrial textiles. ACG was previously a Gerber partner for 20 years before ending the relationship post-Lectra acquisition, making Gerber a direct competitor in cutting equipment.
- Zünd Systemtechnik: Swiss manufacturer of digital cutting systems used in textile, composite and industrial applications. Competes with Eastman/ACG offerings in industrial cutting equipment for similar customer profiles.
- Trotec Laser: Austrian manufacturer of laser engraving and marking systems. Directly comparable to ACG's LaserEvo, GCC, Diamond Line and Lotus laser marking product lines for industrial marking and engraving applications.
- Epilog Laser: US-based manufacturer of laser engraving and cutting systems. Overlaps with ACG's laser marking/engraving portfolio, particularly for industrial marking and small-format cutting applications.
- Macsa ID: Spanish manufacturer of industrial laser marking and coding systems. Directly competes with ACG's GCC, LaserEvo and Lotus laser marking offerings across industrial traceability and product identification use cases.
Broad incumbents
- Lectra: Global leader in textile, apparel and cutting solutions software and equipment. Broad incumbent overlapping with ACG Nyström in industrial cutting, leather/textile cutting, and pattern design software (e.g., Optitex-adjacent space).
- Bystronic: Swiss industrial machinery group active in laser cutting and bending. Provides broad-incumbent competitive overlap with ACG's laser marking and industrial cutting product categories across European customers.
- Trumpf: German global leader in industrial machine tools and laser technology. Overlaps with ACG's laser marking/engraving portfolio and broader industrial equipment categories through its much larger installed base and product breadth.
Emerging players
- Han's Laser: Chinese manufacturer of laser marking, engraving and cutting equipment with global reach. Represents an emerging global competitor to ACG's GCC/Lotus/LaserEvo laser product lines, particularly on price in industrial marking.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
ACG Nystrom social profiles
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Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
ACG Nystrom leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
ACG Nystrom subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
ACG Nystrom funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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ACG Nystrom M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about ACG Nystrom
What does ACG Nystrom do?
ACG Nyström AB supplies and services industrial textile and manufacturing equipment — including sewing machines (Juki), automated cutting systems (Eastman), embroidery materials (Madeira), laser marking and engraving systems, pattern design software, and consumables — through direct field sales and an e-commerce webshop across Scandinavia, the Baltic states, and Ukraine. The company operates as an exclusive distributor for several world-leading brands and provides full lifecycle service and support to textile manufacturers.
Is ACG Nystrom a public or private company?
ACG Nystrom is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was ACG Nystrom founded?
ACG Nystrom was founded in 1920. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is ACG Nystrom based?
ACG Nystrom is headquartered in Borås, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does ACG Nystrom make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are consumables and Accessories and service and Support.
Who are ACG Nystrom's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Eastman Machine Company, Gerber Technology, Zünd Systemtechnik, Trotec Laser, Epilog Laser and Macsa ID. Broad incumbents are Lectra, Bystronic and Trumpf. Han's Laser is listed as an emerging player.
Does ACG Nystrom have an API?
No public API is recorded for ACG Nystrom.
What industry is ACG Nystrom in?
ACG Nystrom's product category is Industrial Textile Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRAAAAAL, Textiles, Fabrics, Trims & Components Suppliers, with a secondary code of IMALAOAD, Labeling, Coding & Marking Equipment (Labelers, Inkjet, Laser). Its NAICS code is 333 and its SIC code is 5084.