AKLA
AKLA AB is a privately-held, family-owned Swedish manufacturer (founded 1926, Askersund) of CE-marked first aid, wound care, burn treatment, and hygiene products, serving Nordic defense forces, automotive OEMs, energy companies, healthcare providers, and retailers through direct sales and a Sweden/Norway reseller network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1926
- HeadquartersAskersund, Sweden
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What AKLA does
AKLA AB is a privately-held, family-owned Swedish medical device manufacturer founded in 1926 (headquartered at Parkgatan 15, Askersund) that develops, manufactures, and distributes first aid, wound care, burn treatment, and hygiene products for the Nordic market. The company's product portfolio spans CE-marked Class 2a/2b medical devices (notably the FOR BURNS water-based burn gel that removes excess heat through convection to reduce blistering), complete first aid kits in boxes, cabinets, cushions, and bags, trauma dressings developed with the Nordic defense forces since 1935 (including NATO stock-numbered items with tear-wire packaging), plasters, bandages, compresses, and a range of wet wipes including sterile wound washers and the AKLAVETT disinfection line. All manufacturing is consolidated in a single facility in Askersund following the 2024 closure of the Täby premises.
The business operates a dual-channel model. Direct sales serve enterprise and government accounts including the Swedish Armed Forces and Nordic defense forces (trauma dressings since 1935), county councils, fire services, automotive OEMs (Volvo Trucks, Scania - first aid cushions equipped in vehicles), energy majors (Shell, Statoil - service station first aid), insurance companies, and pharmacies. Indirect distribution is handled through authorized resellers and industrial supply partners across Sweden and Norway (Lyreco, Procurator, Tingstad, Ahlsell, Swedol, LHL), with a recent exclusive distribution partnership for the Friends Aid Kit. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of branded products, plus a private-label/custom contract manufacturing stream for wet wipes, first aid cushions, kits, and sachets with customer-specified liquids, printing, and design (covering Volvo, Scania, Shell, Statoil, insurance companies). Refill products create a recurring revenue layer, and an adjacent training ecosystem is built through the SAFE ED partnership.
The company employs 11-50 people, remains under multi-generational family ownership and control (Eva Janmark as CEO since 2003), and is differentiated by ISO 13485 (medical device quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and EU MDR regulatory compliance, nearly a century of brand reputation, proprietary burn-treatment technology, and embedded relationships with Nordic defense procurement and automotive OEM specifications.
AKLA firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- AKLA
- Legal name
- AKLA AB
- Website
- https://akla.se
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1926
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- AKLA AB is a privately-held, family-owned Swedish manufacturer (founded 1926, Askersund) of CE-marked first aid, wound care, burn treatment, and hygiene products, serving Nordic defense forces, automotive OEMs, energy companies, healthcare providers, and retailers through direct sales and a Sweden/Norway reseller network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
AKLA industry classification
Industry- Product category
- First Aid and Medical Supplies
- NAICS
- Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113)
- SIC
- Orthopedic, Prosthetic & Surgical Appliances & Supplies (3842)
- akta.pro primary industry
- First Aid & Wound Care (Bandages, Dressings, Antiseptics, Burn Care) (CRADAMAB)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- First Aid & Wound Care (HLAIADAM)
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Where AKLA is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Askersund
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
AKLA business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- First Aid Products: Sale of manufactured first aid products including bandages, plasters, wound care, burn treatment products, first aid kits, cabinets and bags. Products are sold through distributors, resellers, and directly to end customers.
- Private Label/Customized Products: Custom manufacturing of wet wipes with customer-specified liquids and branding, profiled first aid cushions for corporate branding, and packing/labeling services for medical devices. Customers include Volvo, Scania, Shell, Statoil, and insurance companies.
- Refill Products: Sale of refill products and replacement components for existing first aid kits, boxes and cabinets, supporting circular economy and sustainability.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Products sold through authorized resellers with distributor pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels3 records
AKLA product offering
Product offeringCore offering
AKLA develops, manufactures, and markets first aid and dressing materials at its factory in Askersund, Sweden. Its product range spans first aid kits (boxes, cabinets and cushions), burn gel products under the FOR BURNS brand, plasters, bandages, wet wipes, trauma dressings, hygiene products, scissors and tweezers, plus custom private-label solutions for corporate and defense customers.
Product overview
AKLA develops, manufactures, and distributes a comprehensive range of first aid, wound care, and hygiene products primarily for the Nordic market. The portfolio centers on the FOR BURNS burn gel product line (CE-marked medical device Class 2a/2b), complete first aid kits in various formats (boxes, cabinets, cushions, bags), and extensive wound care supplies including bandages, plasters, compresses, and trauma dressings. The product line includes NATO-standard trauma dressings supplied to Nordic defense forces since 1935, custom-branded profile products for corporate clients, and the co-developed Friends Aid Kit with Stiftelsen Friends. AKLA operates its own manufacturing facility in Askersund, Sweden, enabling custom production and packaging solutions.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- First Aid Boxes, Cabinets & Cushions Wall-mounted first aid cabinets, portable first aid boxes (including the Small First Aid Box) and refill cushion packs designed for workplaces, public spaces and vehicles to enable rapid first-response access to supplies.
- FOR BURNS Burn Gel Products A proprietary line of burn gel dressings and sprays that cool, soothe and protect burn injuries, available in multiple formats (gel, dressing, spray) for workplaces, emergency responders and consumers.
- First Aid Bandages (Bandage) Conforming and elastic first aid bandages used for fixation of dressings, support of injuries and general wound care, sold to workplaces, clinics and resellers.
- Plasters & Self-Adhesive Bandages Adhesive plasters, self-adhesive (cohesive) bandages and finger-tip bandages used to cover and protect minor wounds in workplaces and public environments.
- Bandages and Dressings (Bindor & Kompresser) Medical-grade gauze bandages, compresses and wound dressings for clinical and first-aid use, supplied to healthcare providers and resellers.
- Wet Wipes (Blöt Våtservetter) Pre-moistened wet wipes for cleansing skin and wounds, intended for inclusion in first aid kits and for general hygiene use.
- Trauma Dressings (Traumaförband)
Quantifiable outcome
- 20-year shelf life for trauma dressings
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use AKLA
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments5 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
AKLA technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature2 records
AKLA partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Stiftelsen FriendscoreAKLA collaborates with Stiftelsen Friends (anti-bullying organization) on the 'Friends Aid Kit' project - a first aid kit for both physical injuries and mental safety in sports. AKLA manufactures the first aid components while Friends provides the safety and anti-bullying education materials. The kit is designed for sports coaches and youth organizations.
- SAFE EDcoreSAFE ED provides customized first aid and CPR training courses that complement AKLA products. They offer practical knowledge and confident use of AKLA products. All training requests received by AKLA are forwarded to SAFE ED.
- NSA (Nordic Safety Association)minorIndustry association membership for Nordic safety companies.
- SWEDISH MedtechminorIndustry association membership for medical technology companies in Sweden.
- ESDREMAminorIndustry association membership.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights5 records
AKLA competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Smith & Nephew: Global medical device company with substantial advanced wound management, trauma, and first aid portfolios. Smith & Nephew overlaps with AKLA's trauma dressing business but operates across orthopedics, sports medicine, and surgical devices at much larger scale.
- 3M Health Care: Diversified global healthcare and consumer products company with a long-established wound care and first aid franchise (including Nexcare). 3M overlaps with AKLA in plasters, wound dressings, and first aid kits across retail and B2B channels.
- ConvaTec: Global medical products company specializing in wound care, ostomy, and continence. ConvaTec overlaps with AKLA on advanced wound dressings and burn/wound care, but operates at a much larger scale focused on hospital and chronic care channels.
- Johnson & Johnson (Band-Aid / Wound Care): Global consumer health and medical device conglomerate with the iconic Band-Aid brand and broader wound care portfolio. J&J overlaps with AKLA on consumer plasters and wound dressings, serving as a global incumbent benchmark rather than a direct Nordic competitor.
- Essity (Leukoplast, Cutimed): Swedish-based global hygiene and health company owning Leukoplast and Cutimed wound care brands. Essity is a broad incumbent operating across wound care, incontinence, and consumer tissue, with significantly greater scale and international reach than AKLA.
Direct peers
- Plum A/S: Danish manufacturer of first aid, eye wash, and workplace safety products sold across Europe. Plum is comparable to AKLA in scope (workplace first aid, plasters, eye wash) and serves similar industrial and B2B customers in the Nordics.
- Mölnlycke Health Care: Swedish-headquartered global leader in wound care and surgical solutions (Mepilex, Mepitel, Avance). Mölnlycke overlaps with AKLA on wound dressings and burn care but operates at significantly greater scale across hospitals, clinics, and home care.
- Cederroth (Orkla Care): Sweden-based manufacturer of first aid products, burn gels, and wound care sold across the Nordics and Europe. Cederroth is AKLA's most direct Nordic competitor in consumer and workplace first aid, with overlapping product categories and similar reseller-led distribution.
- Lohmann & Rauscher: German manufacturer of medical devices, wound dressings, and bandaging products serving hospitals, pharmacies, and industry. Lohmann & Rauscher is comparable to AKLA in product scope and B2B go-to-market, particularly across European markets.
- Hartmann Group: German manufacturer of wound care, first aid, and hygiene products with established European distribution. Hartmann is highly comparable to AKLA across bandages, plasters, and first aid kits, and serves similar B2B and pharmacy channels.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
AKLA social profiles
Digital presenceAKLA compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance5 records
AKLA financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
AKLA leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
AKLA funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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AKLA M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about AKLA
What does AKLA do?
AKLA develops, manufactures, and markets first aid and dressing materials at its factory in Askersund, Sweden. Its product range spans first aid kits (boxes, cabinets and cushions), burn gel products under the FOR BURNS brand, plasters, bandages, wet wipes, trauma dressings, hygiene products, scissors and tweezers, plus custom private-label solutions for corporate and defense customers.
Is AKLA a public or private company?
AKLA is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was AKLA founded?
AKLA was founded in 1926. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is AKLA based?
AKLA is headquartered in Askersund, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does AKLA make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. First Aid Products are the primary driver. The others are private Label/Customized Products and refill Products.
Who are AKLA's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Smith & Nephew, 3M Health Care, ConvaTec, Johnson & Johnson (Band-Aid / Wound Care) and Essity (Leukoplast, Cutimed). Direct peers are Plum A/S, Mölnlycke Health Care, Cederroth (Orkla Care), Lohmann & Rauscher and Hartmann Group.
Does AKLA have an API?
No public API is recorded for AKLA.
What industry is AKLA in?
AKLA's product category is First Aid and Medical Supplies. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADAMAB, First Aid & Wound Care (Bandages, Dressings, Antiseptics, Burn Care), with a secondary code of HLAIADAM, First Aid & Wound Care. Its NAICS code is 339113 and its SIC code is 3842.