Despec Sweden AB

Name

Despec Sweden AB

Legal name

Despec Sweden AB

Website

https://despec.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kongens Lyngby

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Distribution: Despec generates revenue through the distribution and resale of office products and IT accessories to B2B resellers and dealers across the Nordic region. Revenue is derived from product sales across five major categories: Printer Consumables & Paper, IT Products & Accessories, Ergonomics & Health, Printers & Scanners, and Office Machines & Supplies. The company acts as a distributor between manufacturers and retailers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Despec Sweden AB is a B2B specialist distributor that supplies office products, IT accessories, printer consumables, ergonomics, printers, and scanners to resellers and dealers across Sweden under the broader Despec Nordic group. The company aggregates 90+ manufacturer brands into five product categories and delivers them with value-added services such as a B2B webshop, Prisume automated supplies fulfillment, the Ink & Toner Guide lookup tool, Green Button printer configuration, and logistics services including drop-shipment and RMA handling.

Product overview

Despec Sweden AB is a leading Nordic distributor of IT accessories and office supplies operating through five main product categories: Printer Consumables & Paper (laser toners, ink cartridges, 3D filaments, labels, paper), IT Products & Accessories (mice, keyboards, webcams, headsets, cables, gaming, smart home, network products), Ergonomics & Health (ergonomic mice, keyboard accessories, laptop stands, air purifiers, first aid), Printers & Scanners (inkjet, laser, mobile, large-format printers, document scanners), and Office Machines & Supplies (stationery, filing, shredders, laminators, presentation equipment). The company offers value-added services including Prisume (automated supply fulfillment), an Ink & Toner Guide (web-based printer compatibility lookup), the Green Button printer configuration service, and a B2B webshop platform. Despec distributes over 90 brands including HP, Canon, Samsung, Brother, Lexmark, Epson, Logitech, Kensington, Mousetrapper, Contour Design, Leitz, Pilot, Staedtler, Pilot, Platinum, Casio, TP-Link, GBC, Esselte, Rhodia, Rexel, HSM, Nobo, Herma, Tombow, ZIG, Artline, Dymo, Oxford, and 3M, serving B2B retailers across the Nordic region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Printer Consumables & Paper (Skrivarförbrukning & papper) Distribution category of printer consumables and paper products including laser toners, contract toners, ink cartridges, value packs, large-format supplies, 3D filaments, labeling tape, ribbons, office paper, photo paper, labels, address labels, and package labels, sold to Nordic resellers and dealers.
• IT Products & Accessories (IT produkter & tillbehör) Distribution category of IT accessories including mice, keyboards, webcams, UC equipment, headsets, PC monitors and accessories, bags and sleeves, cables, hubs and adapters, gaming equipment, mobility products, tablets, audio and video, batteries and flashlights, data storage and security, smart home products, projectors, network products, and IT cleaning, sold to Nordic resellers and dealers.
• Ergonomics & Health (Ergonomi & hälsa) Distribution category of ergonomic and health products including ergonomic mice and keyboards, screen accessories, laptop stands, document holders, wrist supports, home office workstations, chair mats and footrests, cleaning and hygiene, PPE, first aid, and air purifiers, sold to Nordic resellers and dealers.
• Printers & Scanners (Skrivare & skannrar) Distribution category of printers and scanners including inkjet printers, laser printers, mobile printers, large-format printers, printer extended warranty, business solution licenses, printer configurations, plastic card printers, label printers, dot matrix printers, POS products, and scanners, sold to Nordic resellers and dealers.
• Office Machines & Supplies (Kontorsmaskiner & kontorsvaror) Distribution category of office machines and supplies including blocks and forms, pens and drawing materials, craft supplies, storage and filing solutions, packing and shipping materials, paper and cardboard, desk accessories, calculators, hole punches, staplers, document shredders, laminating and binding machines, conference and presentation equipment, and retail signage, sold to Nordic resellers and dealers.
• Despec Webshop (B2B ordering platform) Online B2B ordering platform providing registered Nordic resellers with access to Despec's full product assortment, with search and compatibility lookup functions, webshop integration, and e-invoicing support.
• Prisume automated supplies fulfillment service Automated supplies fulfillment and Managed Print Services solution that combines Despec Nordic's distribution capabilities with 3Manager technology to optimize and automate printer handling and consumables replenishment for resellers and their end customers.
• Ink & Toner Guide Web-based compatibility search tool covering 50,000+ printers, enabling resellers and their customers to find correct ink and toner consumables using keyword searches by model, EAN, or OEM number with brand and model dropdown menus.
• Gröna Knappen (Green Button) Printer Configuration service Value-added service that pre-installs, configures, and tests printers for end customers on behalf of resellers, with on-site training, basic consumables training, and recycling/disposal of old equipment.
• ScanSnap Scanners (PFU/Ricoh) Personal document scanners distributed from PFU (a Fujifilm company) under the ScanSnap brand, with intuitive one-button operation, multiple models for personal use, teams, and hybrid workers, and 7 million units sold worldwide.
• Safescan / TimeMoto smart cash handling and workforce management Smart cash handling and workforce management product line distributed in the Nordics, including counterfeit detectors, money counters, cash drawers, and time clock systems.
• Contour Active Key medical keyboards and mice Distribution of medical-grade hygienic keyboards and mice (IP68-rated washable, tested with hospital disinfectants, certified CE, RoHS, FCC, EN60601-1-2) made available through Despec's Nordic distribution network from November 2025.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• 3Manager (for Prisume)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrisume is an automated supplies fulfillment service co-developed by Despec Nordic and 3Manager. The service combines Despec's distribution capabilities with 3Manager technology to provide automated printer and consumables management for resellers and their customers.
• Active Key (Contour Active Key)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs of November 2025, Contour Active Key products (hygienic medical keyboards and mice) became available through Despec's distribution network in the Nordic region, combining Active Key's 20+ years of medical expertise with Contour's health technology innovation and Despec's market presence.
• ScanSnap (PFU/Ricoh)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDespec distributes ScanSnap scanners from PFU (a Fujifilm company) in the Nordic region. The partnership includes a 3-year warranty offer for ScanSnap purchases and promotional campaigns like 'Scan it. Shred it.' with Leitz document shredders.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ALSO Group: Swiss-headquartered pan-European IT distributor serving resellers with broad vendor portfolios across printers, IT accessories, and office products — directly comparable B2B distribution model to Despec's Nordic operation.
• Lyreco: European leader in B2B distribution of office supplies, workplace products and consumables to businesses and resellers — directly comparable product categories (paper, stationery, cleaning, ergonomics) and reseller channel model.
• Dustin Group: Swedish/Nordic B2B IT and workplace-products reseller and distributor operating across the same Nordic geographies as Despec, with overlapping printer, IT-accessory, and office-supply categories.

Regional players

• Esprinet: Italy-headquartered B2B distributor of IT products, consumer electronics and office supplies across Southern Europe — comparable B2B reseller channel and product categories, different primary geography.
• Westcoast: UK's largest independent IT distributor serving resellers with a broad vendor portfolio including printers, consumables, and accessories — comparable B2B distribution model, primarily UK-focused geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/despec-nordic

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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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