Mobergs Produktkontroll

What Mobergs Produktkontroll does

Mobergs Produktkontroll AB is a Swedish product inspection and material sorting company headquartered in Staffanstorp, Sweden. Operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Germany's Sesotec Group since August 2024, the company provides industrial inspection systems spanning metal detection (conveyor, free-fall, and pipe transport), magnetic separation (bars, drums, grates, plate, pipe, overband, and eddy current magnets), X-ray detection, optical/vision sorting, hygienic weighing, and sealing control. The portfolio also includes detectable plastic accessories (mixing tools, cable ties, hygiene clothing, plasters, safety knives) used for food-industry hygiene compliance. Customers are industrial manufacturers and processors across food and pharmaceutical, recycling and energy, wood/pulp/paper, plastics and rubber, and other industrial sectors, with the food and pharmaceutical vertical positioned as primary.

The business operates a multi-stream B2B revenue model combining new and refurbished hardware sales, equipment rental and leasing, recurring service agreements for maintenance and support, and professional services including magnetic validation, commissioning, spare parts, training, and workshop repairs. Go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by technical consulting and product demonstrations, complemented by a content-driven website (mobergs.se), email newsletter, PR/press releases, and active participation in major industry trade shows including IFAT (recycling/environmental technology, Munich) and Interpack (process and packaging, Düsseldorf). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; industrial equipment is sold on a custom-quote basis. The company retains its established brand identity and Swedish technical operations under Sesotec ownership, leveraging Sesotec's global resources for cross-border commercial reach.

Name

Mobergs Produktkontroll

Legal name

Mobergs Produktkontroll AB

Website

https://produktkontroll.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mobergs Produktkontroll AB is a Swedish subsidiary of Germany's Sesotec Group supplying industrial product inspection and material sorting equipment (metal detection, magnetic separation, X-ray, optical sorting, weighing, sealing control) to manufacturers across food and pharmaceutical, recycling and energy, wood and paper, and plastics sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Product Inspection Equipment

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Inspection, Checkweighing & Detection Systems (Vision, Metal, X-ray) (IMALAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Crushing, Screening & Mineral Sizing Equipment (IMAKANAD), Screening & Sizing Equipment (IMAHAMAG)

Keywords

• Metal detection equipment
• Magnetic separation systems
• Product inspection technology
• Industrial sorting solutions
• Food safety inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Malmö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of product inspection and material sorting equipment including metal detectors, magnetic separators, X-ray detectors, optical sorters, scales, and sorting equipment to industrial customers across multiple sectors.
2. Equipment Rental & Leasing: Rental and leasing services for inspection equipment, allowing customers to use equipment without full capital investment.
3. Service Agreements: Ongoing service contracts for maintenance and support of installed equipment.
4. Professional Services: Services including magnetic validation, equipment commissioning, spare parts hotel, workshop services, and training programs for customers.
5. Used & Demo Equipment: Sale of refurbished and demo equipment at reduced prices, as well as trade-in and buyback programs for old equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mobergs Produktkontroll designs, sells, and services industrial product inspection and material sorting equipment, including metal detectors, magnetic separators, X-ray inspection systems, optical/vision sorters, hygienic scales, and sealing control systems. The company also supplies detectable plastic tools and safety accessories for the food industry and offers used/demo equipment, rental, leasing, installation, commissioning, and training services.

Product overview

Mobergs Produktkontroll is a member of the Sesotec Group, offering complete inspection systems for manufacturing, process, and recycling industries. The product portfolio centers on metal detection equipment (metal detectors for conveyor belts, falling pipes, and pipe transport), magnetic separation systems (magnetic bars, drum separators, grates, plate magnets, pipe magnets, eddy current magnets, and overband magnets), X-ray detection systems, optical/vision sorting solutions (including the 3U Vision MINI sorter), hygienic scales, and sealing control systems. The company also provides detectable plastic products (safety tools, cable ties, protective equipment, office materials, plasters, and safety knives) for food industry applications. Products serve the food & pharmaceutical, recycling & energy, wood & pulp & paper, and plastics & rubber industries. The company also offers used/demo equipment and comprehensive services including rental, leasing, service agreements, magnetic validation, installation, spare parts, training, and workshop facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Metal Detectors & Separators (Metalldetektorer & Separatorer)

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sesotec GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024Mobergs Produktkontroll became part of the German Sesotec Group in August 2024. This acquisition enables customers to benefit from synergies between Sesotec's global resources and presence and Mobergs' technical expertise with local service and support. Sesotec is a leading provider of product inspection and sorting solutions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tomra Sorting Solutions: Norwegian-headquartered provider of optical sorting and recycling equipment; competes in the same material sorting and optical sorter category for recycling and food applications.
• Eriez Magnetics: Manufacturer of magnetic separation, metal detection, and material sorting equipment for recycling, food, and industrial processing. Overlaps with Mobergs' magnetic separator and recycling portfolio.
• WIPOTEC-OCS: German manufacturer of checkweighers, X-ray inspection systems, and metal detectors for the food, pharma, and logistics industries. Closely comparable in product scope and customer verticals.
• Fortress Technology: Specialist manufacturer of industrial metal detectors for food, pharmaceutical, and packaging lines. Comparable in product focus (metal detection) and end-market exposure.
• Bunting Magnetics: US-based manufacturer of magnetic separators, metal detectors, and material handling equipment for recycling, food, and industrial applications. Comparable product lines in magnetic separation and recycling sorting.
• Minebea Intec (Minebea Mitsumi): German-headquartered manufacturer of industrial weighing and inspection equipment including metal detection, X-ray, and checkweighing for food and pharma. Directly comparable product mix and target customer base.
• Sesotec Group: Parent company since August 2024 and the most direct comparable — German-headquartered manufacturer of metal detection, X-ray, and optical sorting systems for food, plastics, and recycling. Overlapping product portfolio makes it the closest functional peer to Mobergs.

Broad incumbents

• Mettler-Toledo: Global leader in industrial weighing and a broad portfolio of inspection solutions (metal detection, X-ray, vision) for food, pharma, and manufacturing. Much larger scale but with significant product overlap in checkweighing and metal detection.
• Anritsu (infivision): Japanese manufacturer of X-ray inspection and checkweighing systems for food and pharmaceutical quality control. Comparable in X-ray inspection technology and target verticals.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Diversified scientific instruments and food safety / inspection equipment manufacturer. A much larger incumbent with broader diagnostics / lab portfolio but overlapping product inspection offerings (X-ray, metal detection).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mobergs-produktkontroll-ab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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