What Fredriksons does

Fredriksons Verkstads AB is a Swedish contract manufacturer and conveyor systems specialist founded in 1917 and headquartered in Vadstena, Sweden. Since May 2006 it has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of XANO Group, a Stockholm Stock Exchange-listed industrial conglomerate. The company operates two business lines: (i) contract manufacturing of customer-specific products — covering CNC machining, welding (ISO 3834-2), sheet metal processing, and assembly — for end customers in Medical Technology, Aerospace & Defense, Environmental, Food, and general industrial sectors; and (ii) Conveyor Solutions, comprising proprietary modular stainless steel conveyor systems (CS70, CS114), machine units (Divider, Converger, ACU, VCU, Portal), and a family of pattern-protected plastic chains (CS70, CS114, FT70, RTF70, RT114, RTF114, F54, KLDH50) targeted primarily at food-industry customers with high hygiene requirements.

The technical foundation combines a certified quality system (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 13485:2016, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 3834-2) with a recently modernized machine park that includes a Trumpf TruLaser 3030 Fiber (L95) 2D fiber laser cutter, an OKUMA Multus U3000 5-axis turning/milling center, and press braking/robot welding capacity for stainless steel and aluminum components up to 2000mm diameter. Conveyors use Siemens control systems and chains are designed to safety standard BS EN 619 with operating temperatures of -18°C to +50°C.

Revenue is generated through direct enterprise sales with dedicated Key Account Managers in both Sweden and China (Suzhou), serving international customers on multi-year contract terms. Pricing is quote-based per project and not publicly disclosed. The company employs approximately 155 staff in Sweden and 51 in China, generating combined revenue of approximately 475 MSEK (405 MSEK Sweden + 70 MSEK China). Distribution is direct only, with brand presence via website, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube.

Name

Fredriksons

Legal name

Fredriksons Verkstads AB

Website

https://fredriksons.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fredriksons is a Swedish contract manufacturer and conveyor systems supplier, founded 1917 and part of XANO Group, serving Medical Technology, Aerospace & Defense, Food, and industrial customers from facilities in Sweden (Vadstena) and China (Suzhou).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vadstena

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contract Manufacturing: Custom contract manufacturing services including CNC machining, welding, sheet metal processing, and assembly for medical technology, aerospace/defense, environmental, food, and general industrial sectors.
2. Conveyor Solutions: Development and manufacturing of conveyor systems, machine units, and plastic chains for the food industry. Includes custom conveyor systems, standard modules, and accessories.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fredriksons is a Swedish contract manufacturer that produces customer-specific components and products in stainless steel and aluminum through CNC machining, welding, and sheet metal processing for industrial customers. The company also designs and manufactures conveyor systems for the food industry. Its customer base spans medical technology, aerospace/defense, environmental technology, food processing, and general industrial sectors.

Product overview

Fredriksons is a system supplier for contract manufacturing of customer-specific products with global market focus, and a leading developer and manufacturer of conveyor systems for the food industry. The company operates two main product/service lines: Conveyor Solutions and Contract Manufacturing. Conveyor Solutions includes modular stainless steel conveyor systems (CS 70 and CS 114), machine units (Divider, Converger, Accumulator, Vertical Conveyor, Portal), and plastic chains (CS70, CS114, FT70, RTF70, RT114, RTF114, F54, KLDH50). Contract Manufacturing covers CNC machining, turning, assembly, and sheet metal processing with capabilities for diameters up to 2000mm. With facilities in Sweden and China since 1917, Fredriksons serves Medical Technology, Space & Defense, Environment, Food, and general industry sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract manufacturing (CNC machining, welding, sheet metal processing) Customer-specific contract manufacturing of components and sub-assemblies in stainless steel and aluminum using CNC machining, welding, and sheet metal processing for industrial buyers in medical technology, aerospace/defense, environmental technology, food, and general industry.

Quantifiable outcome

• Max speed 120 m/min for CS70 conveyor system
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Habasit: Global leader in conveyor belts, chains, and power transmission products for food and industrial applications. Overlaps with Fredriksons' conveyor chain business.
• Dorner: Industrial conveyor manufacturer serving food, packaging, and manufacturing customers. Comparable product portfolio in modular conveyor systems and chain technologies.
• mk Technology Group: European manufacturer of conveyor technology and factory automation. Directly comparable in modular belt and chain conveyor offerings for industrial and food-grade applications.
• Nercon Conveyors: Specialty conveyor manufacturer focused on food, beverage, and packaging lines. Directly comparable niche conveyor OEM with similar target customer segments.
• FlexLink (Coesia): Leading conveyor solutions provider for the food and manufacturing industries. Direct peer in modular stainless steel conveyor systems and food-industry automation.

Regional players

• Trelleborg AB: Swedish-based industrial polymer and engineering group. Comparable as a Nordic industrial conglomerate with engineered polymer components overlapping with plastic conveyor chains.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Large German supplier of food processing equipment and integrated production technology. Comparable as a broad-incumbent serving food industry customers with automation and conveyor-adjacent equipment.
• Regal Rexnord: Diversified industrial manufacturer with conveyor and chain product lines (formerly Rexnord). Comparable in conveyor chain technology and broad industrial customer base.
• XANO Group (parent portfolio): Listed parent company operating other niche industrial contract manufacturers. Provides direct comparability on group-level capital allocation and acquisition strategy for niche manufacturing businesses.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-based manufacturer of food processing equipment and automation. Comparable in serving food-industry customers with capital equipment and integrated production line solutions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/FredriksonsVerkstad
• Facebookfacebook.com/FredriksonsVerkstadsAb
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fredriksons-verkstads-ab

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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