What FB Kedjor does

FB Kedjor AB is a Swedish industrial company founded over 100 years ago and headquartered in Eskilstuna, that designs, manufactures, and supplies chains and accessories for mechanical conveyor systems. Its core technology spans roller chains, conveyor chains, sawmill chains, sharp top chains, lamella chains, scraper chains, wear rails, and related sprockets, complemented by proprietary equipment including the Rotalube centralized lubrication system and a bark shredder line marketed as the market's safest and quietest. The company is described as the only in-house producer of industrial chains in Sweden and Norway, using modern laser cutting to deliver custom chain solutions without high tooling costs, and offers supporting tools such as the Förlängningsmätare chain wear gauge.

The business serves enterprise customers across three primary verticals: Industry (mining, steelworks, automotive, manufacturing, public sector), Wood (sawmills, pellet factories, pulp and paper mills), and Energy (district heating, combined heat and power plants). Named customers include SSAB (steel), E.ON (district heating/utilities, relationship since the late 1990s), and Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö (energy/waste, recent reject crusher line project). Revenue is generated through hardware sales (chains, equipment, spare parts) plus professional services (installation, inspection, training, custom engineering) on a quote-based pricing model with multi-year contracts. Distribution is direct via a specialized sales team segmented by vertical (Industry, Energy, Wood) and delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries in eight European countries: Sweden, Norway, the UK, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, and Finland, supported by a 24-hour warehouse dispatch operation. The company has been a subsidiary of the Swedish technical trading group Addtech since 2001, and operates sub-brands including Rotalube, with FY2026 ESG positioning reinforced by an EcoVadis Gold Medal (top 5%).

Name

FB Kedjor

Legal name

FB Kedjor AB.

Website

https://www.fb-kedjor.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FB Kedjor designs, manufactures, and supplies chains and accessories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Conveyor Chains and Accessories

NAICS

Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Material Handling Systems (Belt Conveyors, Feeders, Stackers, Reclaimers) (IMAHABAH)

Keywords

• Industrial chain manufacturing
• Conveyor system components
• Power transmission chains
• Material handling equipment
• Industrial conveyor accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Eskilstuna

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Chain and Accessory Sales: Sale of standard and custom-manufactured chains including roller chains, conveyor chains, scraper chains, leaf chains, lamella chains, sharp top chains, and related accessories like wear rails and chain wheels.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of manufactured equipment including bark shredders, the Rotalube lubrication system, reject crusher lines, and related machinery.
3. Services (Installation, Inspection, Training): Assembly, service, and inspection services for all types of conveyor equipment, including from other manufacturers. Also includes training services to increase knowledge and safety among employees.
4. Spare Parts: Large stock of spare parts for fast delivery, with warehouse dispatch within 24 hours of order receipt.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

FB Kedjor designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial chains and conveyor accessories for power transmission and material handling applications. Their portfolio includes roller chains, conveyor chains, sawmill chains, scraper chains, lamella chains, sharp top chains, sprockets, wear rails, bark shredders, and the Rotalube lubrication system, complemented by installation, inspection, training, and custom chain development services.

Product overview

FB Kedjor is an industrial chain and conveyor equipment company that develops, manufactures, and sells high-quality chains and accessories for industry. The product portfolio centers on mechanical conveyor systems and power transmission chains, including roller chains, conveyor chains, sawmill chains, scraper chains, lamella chains, and sharp top chains. Supporting the core chain products are complementary offerings such as chain sprockets, wear rails, and guide rails. The company also provides specialized equipment including bark shredders and the Rotalube lubrication system, along with custom chain manufacturing services. Additional offerings include chain wear gauges for safety-critical maintenance and spare parts for profiler machines. FB Kedjor serves diverse industries including mining, steelworks, energy (combined heat and power plants), wood processing (sawmills, pellet factories, paper mills), recycling, and food processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rotalube: Lubrication system for chain applications that concentrates lubricant on the right place on the chain, resulting in reduced spillage, longer lifecycles, and reduced noise levels.

Products and services

• Installation, Inspection and Training Services Assembly, service, inspection, and training services for all types of conveyor equipment, including from other manufacturers.
• Spare Parts for Profilers (Reservdelar för profilerare) Spare parts for sawmill profiler machines, manufactured in high-quality materials with high precision.
• Roller Chains (Rullkedjor) High-quality roller chains for power transmission and conveyor applications in industrial settings.
• Roller Chain Sprockets (Rullkedjehjul) Precision-manufactured sprockets designed to work with roller chains for reliable power transmission.
• Conveyor Chains (Transportörkedjor) Industrial conveyor chains designed for material handling in harsh environments such as mines, steelworks, and energy plants.
• Conveyor Chain Sprockets (Transportörkedjehjul) Sprockets designed for conveyor chain applications in industrial material handling systems.
• Sawmill Chains (Sågverkskedjor) Chains specifically designed for sawmill and wood processing applications, engineered to withstand shock loads and wear.
• Sharp Top Chains (Fleyerkedjor) Sharp top chains for applications requiring product gripping and controlled movement on conveyor lines.
• Lamella Chains (Lamellkedjor) Lamella chains designed for demanding applications in the wood industry and material handling.
• Scraper Chains (Skrapkedjor) Forged scraper chains for ash handling, slag removal, and other material conveying applications.
• Wear Rails and Guide Rails (Slitskenor) Wear rails and guide rails for conveyor chain systems, providing low-friction guidance and chain support.
• Chains and Belts for Food Industry Specialized chains and belts designed for hygienic food processing and packaging applications.
• Bark Shredders (Barkrivare) Powerful bark shredding machines designed for forestry, sawmill, and biomass applications to process bark into proper fractions for combustion.
• Custom Chains (Kundanpassade kedjor) Customer-specific custom chains manufactured using modern laser cutting technology without high tooling costs, tailored for unique industrial applications.
• Chain Wear Gauge (Förlängningsmätare) Measurement tool for measuring roller or lifting chain elongation/wear to ensure safety and enable planned maintenance.
• Rotalube Lubrication System Centralized lubrication system that delivers lubricant precisely to chains, reducing waste, extending chain life, and lowering noise levels.

Quantifiable outcome

• Warehouse dispatches within 24 hours of order receipt
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• BT KonstruktioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025Collaboration with BT Konstruktion on the design, manufacturing, and installation of a reject crusher line for Eskilstuna Energi & Miljö. FB Kedjor delivered the complete reject crushing line equipment while BT Konstruktion contributed to the design and installation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tsubaki: Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of roller chains, conveyor chains, and power transmission products. Directly competes with FB Kedjor in industrial chains across Europe and globally, with overlapping end markets in steel, energy, and material handling.
• Regina Chain: Italian manufacturer of industrial roller and conveyor chains with strong presence in Europe. Directly comparable to FB Kedjor across chain product lines and industrial customer segments.
• Sedis: French manufacturer of roller chains, conveyor chains, and leaf chains serving material handling, automotive, and industrial markets. Closely comparable to FB Kedjor in product portfolio and European customer base.
• KettenWulf: German family-owned chain manufacturer focused on conveyor chains, round-link chains, and custom engineered chain solutions. Directly competes with FB Kedjor in Northern/Central European industrial markets.
• Renold: UK-listed power transmission and chain manufacturer with global operations. Overlaps with FB Kedjor in industrial chains and mechanical power transmission products serving similar end markets.
• iwis: German-headquartered precision chain manufacturer (roller, conveyor, leaf, and engineering chains). Directly comparable to FB Kedjor in product range and European industrial customer base, including automotive and material handling.
• Diamond Chain Company: US-based manufacturer of roller chains and conveyor chains serving industrial, automotive, and material handling markets. Comparable to FB Kedjor in core product category, though primarily North American in geographic focus.
• Hangzhou Donghua Chain Group: China-based one of the world's largest chain manufacturers producing roller chains, conveyor chains, and specialty chains. Directly competes with FB Kedjor in commodity and standard chain categories globally on price.

Broad incumbents

• Martin Sprocket & Gear: US manufacturer of mechanical power transmission components including roller chain, sprockets, gears, and conveyor products. Comparable to FB Kedjor across chain and sprocket categories, with broader product breadth.

Emerging players

• Pewag: Austrian-headquartered manufacturer of chains and traction elements, including industrial and conveyor chains. Partial overlap with FB Kedjor in industrial chain categories, with broader exposure to tire chains and lifting products.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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