KA Olsson & Gems AB

What KA Olsson & Gems AB does

KA Olsson & Gems AB is a privately held Swedish B2B distributor and wholesaler headquartered in Mölndal, Sweden, operating for approximately 70 years in the signage, display, and decor industry. The company supplies specialty films, laminates, vinyl wraps, tapes, adhesives, display fixtures, mannequins, and related tools and accessories to professional sign makers, vehicle wrap installers, retail chains, marketing departments, and industrial manufacturers operating primarily in the Swedish domestic market. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and access requires business-account approval, with transactions settled in SEK and EUR through a direct e-commerce storefront.

The product portfolio is organized into three core categories — Folie & Digitalt (films, digital print materials, laminates, cut vinyl, decorative films, solar and safety films, paint protection films, and tools), Display & Dekor (POS displays, mannequins, display stands, seasonal decorations, event materials, and exclusive wallpapers), and Tejp & Lim (single- and double-sided tapes, VHB acrylic foam tapes, hook-and-loop fasteners, structural adhesives, hybrid sealants, and tape application machinery). KA Olsson & Gems distributes premium global brands including 3M, ORACAL, CoverStyl, SIBU Design, Solar Screen, and Durable, while also selling its own KA-branded consumables and offering KA Education certified training programs and custom decoration services.

The business operates a sales-led go-to-market model focused on B2B account relationships and certified installer training, with a Bisnode AAA creditworthiness rating and long-tenured supplier partnerships supporting its positioning as a trusted Swedish trade supplier. The company employs between 1 and 10 people and shows no signs of acquisition, restructuring, or external funding activity in the available data.

Name

KA Olsson & Gems AB

Legal name

KA Olsson & Gems AB

Website

https://kao.nu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KA Olsson & Gems AB is a Swedish B2B distributor of specialty films, tapes, adhesives, and display products serving sign makers, wrap installers, retail chains, and industrial manufacturers across Sweden. Founded around 1955, it combines certified 3M, ORACAL, and CoverStyl partnerships with own-brand consumables and KA Education training programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mölndal

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. B2B Distribution: KA Olsson & Gems operates as a B2B distributor/wholesale supplier of signage materials, display products, and adhesive solutions. Products are sold to professional sign makers, wrap installers, print shops, and industrial companies. Revenue is generated through product sales with prices quoted in SEK and EUR.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KA Olsson & Gems AB distributes professional-grade signage and display materials in Sweden, organized into three core categories: Folie & Digitalt (wrap films, digital print media, laminates, cut vinyl, decorative and solar/safety films, paint protection films, tools), Display & Dekor (POS displays, mannequins, display stands, seasonal decorations, event materials), and Tejp & Lim (industrial single- and double-sided tapes, VHB foam tapes, Dual Lock fasteners, hybrid sealants, structural adhesives, and Enimac tape applicators). The company supplements product distribution with KA Education certification training under 3M Endorsed status and custom decoration/project services for shops, events, and promotional campaigns.

Product overview

KA Olsson & Gems AB is a B2B company offering three core product categories: Folie & Digitalt (Foils & Digital), Display & Dekor (Display & Decor), and Tejp & Lim (Tape & Adhesive). Their Folie & Digitalt category includes wrap films (3M™ 2080, 3M™ 1080), digital print materials, laminates, cut vinyl films (3M™ series, ORACAL® series, KA 3000), decorative films (CoverStyl, 3M™ DI-NOC™), solar and safety films, paint protection films, PVC-free materials, and tools. The Display & Dekor category offers POS displays, mannequins, display stands, seasonal decorations, event materials, and exclusive wallpapers. Tejp & Lim provides industrial tapes including 3M™ VHB™ foam tapes, masking tapes, double-sided tapes (3M™ 56412, 56415), hook-and-loop fasteners (3M™ Dual Lock™), structural adhesives (3M™ Scotch-Weld™), hybrid sealants (3M™ 760), and tape application equipment (Enimac). They also offer KA Education training programs for professional certifications and custom decoration/project services. The company sells their own KA-branded products alongside major brand names like 3M™ and ORACAL®.

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Products and services

• Folie & Digitalt (Foils & Digital) Comprehensive range of foils and digital printing materials for sign makers, wrap installers, graphic businesses, printers, exhibition builders, and architects, including wrap films (3M 2080/1080/180Cv2, ORACAL 970/975), digital print materials, laminates, cut vinyl (3M 100/7125/50 series, ORACAL 951/751C/651/551, KA 3000), decorative films (3M DI-NOC, CoverStyl), solar and safety films, reflective films, paint protection films, tools and accessories, light treatment films, special films, and PVC-free materials.
• Display & Dekor (Display & Decor) Display and decorative products for Swedish retail chains, marketing departments, advertising agencies, and hotels, including POS materials, mannequins, display stands, seasonal decorations, artificial plants, props, lighting, event and fair materials, fabrics, signage, crowd control products, balloons, display boards, hangers, exclusive wallpapers, rotors, and tools.
• Tejp & Lim (Tape & Adhesive) Tape and adhesive products for industry, manufacturing, and automotive sectors, including single-sided tape, double-sided VHB tape, structural adhesives, hook-and-loop fasteners (3M Dual Lock), cleaning products, primers, hybrid sealants (3M 760), and Enimac tape application machines.
• KA Education Professional training and certification programs for installers and shop owners, including 3M Building Window Film certification, 3M Endorsed vehicle wrapping certification, interior wrapping certification, solar and safety film certification, and Paint Protection Film training, delivered in partnership with 3M and CoverStyl.
• KA-rundering och Dekoration (Decoration Services) Custom decoration services for Swedish shops, events, and promotional campaigns, including window displays, interior decoration, and project solutions sourced from KA Olsson & Gems' Display & Dekor and film ranges.
• Enimac Tape Applicators Machines for applying tape in various industrial processes, offering automatic tape application, high precision, high productivity, and customization for production-line integration, distributed in partnership with Enimac.
• KA Private-Label Products (KA 3000 cut vinyl, KA Skyddstejp, KA Packtejp, ECO Lite Banner) KA-branded complementary product line comprising KA 3000 cut vinyl film (glossy and matte, multiple colors), KA Skyddstejp light-adhesive protective tape, KA Packtejp packaging tape, and ECO Lite Banner quick-drying indoor signage material, sold alongside third-party brands to round out the catalog.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 3McoreTechnology or Integration3M is a key supplier/partner providing a comprehensive range of films, tapes, and adhesive products. KA Olsson & Gems is a certified 3M distributor offering 3M Endorsed certification programs for installers in vehicle wrapping, architectural films, window films, and paint protection films. Products include 3M wrap films (2080, 1080, 180Cv2 series), VHB tapes, Scotch-Brite, and industrial adhesives.
• ORACALcoreTechnology or IntegrationORACAL is a major supplier of vinyl films and specialty products. KA Olsson & Gems distributes ORACAL wrap films (970, 975 series), cut films (551, 651, 751, 951 series), and specialty products including ORAGUARD laminates and ORACAL 8300/8500/8800 translucent films.
• CoverStylcoreTechnology or IntegrationCoverStyl is a partner for decorative interior films. KA Olsson & Gems offers CoverStyl e-training programs for certified installers and runs promotional campaigns such as 'Buy CoverStyl and win an exclusive trip'.
• SIBU DesignminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSIBU Design provides decorative materials including antigraffiti products, Deco-Line, Fabric-Line, Leather-Line, MultiStyle, Nature-line, SIBUGlas, and Structure-Line products.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Drytac: Manufacturer and distributor of self-adhesive films, laminates, mounting adhesives, and printable media for the graphics, signage, and photographic markets. Directly comparable to KA Olsson & Gems in product mix, though Drytac is more manufacturing-led while KA Olsson & Gems is more distribution-led.
• Hexis: French manufacturer and distributor of self-adhesive vinyl films for vehicle wrapping, signage, and digital printing. Directly comparable to KA Olsson & Gems as a competing brand in the same product categories (3M, ORACAL), with Hexis also serving as a manufacturer giving different margin dynamics.
• Antalis: European distributor of visual communication materials, packaging, and paper solutions with a substantial signage and graphics business. Overlaps directly with KA Olsson & Gems in B2B distribution of films and display products, though Antalis serves a broader product portfolio across many more geographies.
• Neschen: German manufacturer of self-adhesive films, laminates, and protective coatings for graphics, signage, and archival applications. Comparable to KA Olsson & Gems in the films and laminates categories they distribute, with Neschen operating as a manufacturer/distributor hybrid.
• Grafityp: Belgian manufacturer of self-adhesive vinyl films for sign making, vehicle wrapping, and decorative applications. Overlaps directly with KA Olsson & Gems in the products they distribute (cut vinyl, wrap films, laminates) and is a competing brand in the same end markets.
• Continental Grafix: Manufacturer and converter of self-adhesive films for digital printing, vehicle wrapping, and architectural applications. Overlaps with KA Olsson & Gems in the printable film and laminate categories, serving the same professional sign maker and wrap installer customer base across Europe.
• Spandex: One of Europe's largest distributors of sign-making, digital printing, and vehicle wrap materials, serving professional sign makers and graphics producers across multiple countries. Directly comparable to KA Olsson & Gems in business model (B2B distribution) and product portfolio, though at significantly larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• Aslan Schwarz: German manufacturer of self-adhesive films for signage, decoration, and protection applications. Comparable to KA Olsson & Gems as a film supplier competing with the brands they distribute, particularly in the cut vinyl and decorative film categories.

Broad incumbents

• Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions: Global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive vinyl films, reflective materials, and graphics solutions used in vehicle wrapping, signage, and architectural applications. A competing brand in KA Olsson & Gems' catalog and a broader incumbent offering overlapping capabilities across the signage materials value chain.
• ORAFOL Europe: German manufacturer of ORACAL-brand self-adhesive vinyl films, reflective materials, and adhesive tapes — a key upstream supplier to KA Olsson & Gems. Functions as both a supplier and a competitive brand offering products directly through other distribution channels, with much broader global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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