Tykoflex

What Tykoflex does

Tykoflex AB is a Swedish niche hardware manufacturer specializing in fiber optic joint closures, cable splicing systems, and stainless steel modular enclosures for demanding environments, founded in 1958 and headquartered in Tyresö, just outside Stockholm. The company's core platform is the T240 modular closure system — acidproof stainless steel lockable enclosures rated for both overpressure and vacuum — with over 500,000 units installed in Swedish fiber networks. The portfolio is extended by Seaflex® submarine cable joints (tested to 200 kN tensile loads), Beachflex™ offshore closures, the cold compression cable sealing method for micro cables (Ø 1.8-12.0 mm), the new Tykoflex 19" rack system launched in October 2024, and the RL30 obstruction light co-developed with Telia under ICAO standards. A separate industrial product line, the M42 quick coupling system, serves pipe and hose applications across sizes from 1.5" to 8" in galvanized, aluminum, and stainless steel variants.

The company serves nine distinct use-case segments: telecom operators (backbone, FTTH, data centers), submarine/marine infrastructure, wind power, power grid utilities (OPGW/ADSS), mining, railway, oil and gas, motorway infrastructure, and agriculture/irrigation. Go-to-market is direct field sales with named representatives for Swedish telecom (Andreas Lydell, Christian Tiilikainen, Ove Gabrielsson), quick couplings (Ronnie Berglund), and international accounts (Jari Tuomela), supported by inside sales (Helga Gustafsson). Revenue mechanics are quote-based B2B hardware sales with multi-year contracts, supplemented by OPGW certification training services for Svenska kraftnät. Channels include the company website (product catalogs, technical documentation, instruction videos), trade shows (Submarine Networks World, DSEI 2025, Eurosatory, ANGA COM, Elfack), and earned media in industry publications.

Since January 2023, Tykoflex has operated as a subsidiary of Lagercrantz Group, a Nasdaq Stockholm-listed diversified industrial conglomerate. The company is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 certified, complies with REACH SVHC and RoHS, and in December 2025 joined an EU-funded partnership with Baltic Offshore and Lilaco Offshore to strengthen Baltic Sea submarine cable repair preparedness. The company is led by CEO and Sales/Marketing Manager Richard Petersson Wigh.

Name

Tykoflex

Legal name

Tykoflex AB

Website

https://tykoflex.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1958

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tykoflex AB is a Swedish niche hardware manufacturer, founded in 1958 and based in Tyresö, producing acidproof stainless steel fiber optic joint closures (T240, Seaflex®, Beachflex™), cold-compression cable sealings, the M42 quick coupling range, and a recently launched 19" rack system. The company serves telecom operators, power utilities, marine/submarine, wind, railway, and industrial customers, and operates as a subsidiary of Lagercrantz Group since January 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fiber Optic Infrastructure Hardware

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (33429)

akta.pro primary industry

Cable Accessories & Joints/Terminations (splices, joints, terminations, link boxes) (EUADADAC)

Keywords

• Fiber optic closures
• Telecom infrastructure hardware
• Submarine cable systems
• Quick coupling systems
• Industrial pipe couplings

Headquarters

HQ city

Tyresö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Fiber Optic Products: Sale of joint closures, splice boxes, cable sealings, and fiber optic accessories for telecom infrastructure. Products include T240 system, Seaflex submarine closures, and accessories.
2. Industrial Quick Couplings: M42 quick coupling products for pipe and hose systems used in irrigation, industrial, and marine applications. Includes couplings, pipes, bottom valves, and accessories.
3. Training and Certification Services: OPGW certification training and Seaflex training programs for customers and partners. Training services for Swedish power grid (Svenska kraftnät) requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tykoflex manufactures and sells modular fiber optic joint closures, splice enclosures, cable sealings, and quick coupling products from its facility in Tyresö, Sweden. Its product lines serve telecom operators, power utilities, offshore/marine, mining, railway, and industrial customers, with a focus on durable stainless steel construction for demanding environments. The company also provides OPGW and Seaflex certification training services.

Product overview

Tykoflex is a Swedish hardware manufacturer offering modular fiber optic infrastructure solutions for telecom and industrial applications. The core product portfolio centers on the T240 modular closure system made of acidproof stainless steel for splicing and terminating optical cables, complemented by specialized submarine closure products (Seaflex® for underwater cables, Beachflex™ for coastal environments). The company also manufactures the M42 quick coupling range for pipe and hose systems. Key accessories include the Multikassett fiber organizer, cable sealings using cold compression technology, ground cabinets for FTTH networks, and RL30 obstruction lights developed with Telia. A newer addition is the 19-inch rack system for network deployments. Products serve diverse applications including backbone networks, FTTH, data centers, wind power, offshore, mining, railways, and oil/gas industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seaflex®: Submarine joint closure system for fibre optic submarine cables, made of highly corrosion-resistant stainless steel for underwater applications.
• Beachflex™
• T240
• M42

Products and services

• T240 Skarvbox (Joint Closure T240) A modular system of lockable closures made of acidproof stainless steel for splicing and terminating optical cables. Provides superior flexibility, easy handling, and tightness for both overpressure and vacuum. Over 500,000 units installed in Swedish fiber networks. Designed for use in demanding environments.
• Seaflex Submarine Joint Closure Splice system for fiber optic submarine cables made of highly corrosion-resistant offshore-quality stainless steel. Features a modular cable adapter system compatible with most cable designs and manufacturers. Tested for tensile loads up to 200 kN. Used for splicing of underwater/subsea cables of various types and manufacturers.
• Beachflex Offshore Joint Closure Robust joint closure specifically designed for harsh coastal environments and offshore applications. Made for demanding marine and coastal fiber optic and communication infrastructure.
• M42 Quick Coupling System (Snabbkoppling M42) A complete range of proprietary quick couplings for safe and rapid handling of pipes and hose systems. Available in sizes from 1.5" (38) to 8" (204) in galvanized steel, untreated steel, stainless steel, and aluminum. Used in irrigation, industrial, and marine applications.
• Tykoflex 19" System Swedish-made 19-inch network solutions system combining engineering, uncompromising quality, and flexible modular system for maximum adaptability. Quick and easy installation with premium quality for long-lasting durability.
• Kabelgenomföringar (Cable Sealings) Cable sealings manufactured in multiple designs for flexibility and maximum adaptation to different cable types and dimensions. Includes TKN mechanical cable sealing (compressed grommet), VGF hot method cable sealing (heat shrink), and cold compression method bushings for micro cables ranging from Ø 1.8–12.0 mm that require no heat for installation.
• Markskåp (Ground Cabinets) Ground cabinets for fiber splicing, combinable with various splice cabinets for FTTH networks. Provides a cost-effective distribution point between line cable and customer connection in access networks.
• RL30 Hinderljus (Obstruction Lights)
• T240 RAC (Rapid Access Closure) Temporary network solution that mounts on existing T240 closures, enabling quick establishment of temporary networks for emergency services, civil defense, media, or military use.
• OPGW and Seaflex Training and Certification Services OPGW certification training and Seaflex training programs for customers and partners, aligned with Svenska kraftnät requirements for fiber optic installations on power grid infrastructure.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 500,000 T240 closures installed in Swedish fiber networks
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Baltic OffshorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Partnership in Baltic Sea fiber optic cable repair initiative. Baltic Offshore and Tykoflex are working together with Lilaco Offshore to strengthen repair preparedness of fiber optic cables in the Baltic Sea. The project aims to improve rapid mobilization of repair resources and develop operational competence in response to increasing incident rates and security challenges. EU funding supports this effort as part of broader European resilience initiatives.
• Lilaco OffshorecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 December 2025Partnership in Baltic Sea fiber optic cable repair initiative. Working with Baltic Offshore and Tykoflex to strengthen repair preparedness of submarine fiber optic cables. Project aims to improve rapid mobilization of repair resources and develop operational competence. EU funding supports this effort as part of broader European resilience initiatives.
• Svenska kraftnätcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwedish power grid operator works with Tykoflex for OPGW certification training. Tykoflex provides certification training programs aligned with Svenska kraftnät requirements for fiber optic installations on power grid infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CommScope: Global incumbent in communications infrastructure offering fiber optic closures, splice enclosures, and a broad portfolio that directly overlaps with Tykoflex's T240 and Seaflex product lines for telecom and enterprise networks.
• Corning: Major fiber optic materials and hardware manufacturer with optical fiber, cable, connectivity, and closure products that compete with Tykoflex across telecom, FTTH, and data center customer segments.
• Hubbell: Diversified electrical and communications infrastructure supplier with a fiber optic closures and enclosures portfolio directly competing with Tykoflex's T240 in telecom and utility markets.
• TE Connectivity: Global connectivity and sensor solutions provider with a fiber optics division serving telecom, submarine, and industrial customers, competing with Tykoflex in high-reliability closure and sealing products.
• Prysmian Group: World's largest cable manufacturer with submarine, telecom, and power cable lines, adjacent to Tykoflex in submarine cable joint closures and broader fiber infrastructure.

Direct peers

• AFL Telecommunications: Fujikura subsidiary specializing in fiber optic products including closures, splicers, and connectivity solutions, with comparable submarine, OSP, and FTTH offerings to Tykoflex's T240 and Seaflex systems.
• HellermannTyton: Specialist in cable management, identification, and fiber infrastructure accessories, overlapping with Tykoflex's closures and sealings in telecom, power, and rail applications.
• Furukawa Electric: Japanese fiber optic and cable manufacturer with closures, submarine cable systems, and OSP solutions, comparable to Tykoflex's telecom and offshore product portfolio.
• Cejn: Swedish-headquartered specialist in quick-connect couplings for fluids and pneumatics, directly comparable to Tykoflex's M42 quick coupling product line used in industrial, irrigation, and marine applications.
• Stäubli: Swiss manufacturer of quick-release couplings, robotics, and connectors, with a fluid and gas coupling range that overlaps with Tykoflex's M42 industrial quick-coupling business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCz6g
• Facebookfacebook.com/tykoflex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tykoflex
• Instagraminstagram.com/tykoflex

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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