SMT Sweden AB

What SMT Sweden AB does

SMT Sweden AB is a Swedish authorized distributor of Atlas Copco construction, drilling, and power equipment, founded in 1992 and headquartered in Upplands Väsby in the Stockholm region. The company operates a full lifecycle equipment business spanning new equipment sales (high-pressure compressors in the DrillAir series, QES standby and QAS diesel generators, the new QHS hybrid generators combining Stage 5 diesel with lithium-ion batteries, ZenergiZe energy storage systems, HiLight lighting towers, WEDA water pumps, and Cobra handheld equipment), used and pre-owned equipment resale, equipment rental, original spare parts and consumables via a WooCommerce web shop, and recurring service agreements. Its primary customer segments are well drilling and groundwater contractors, foundation and geotechnical contractors, and standby/backup power buyers across agriculture, events, and infrastructure, with documented cases including Imarc Borr AB (deep well drilling), Multibygg (hybrid power saving ~500K SEK and 60,000 kg CO2), KåBe Power AB (Way Out West festival), and STCC (electric motorsport charging).

The company's go-to-market combines direct field sales led by representatives such as John Posti, a self-serve e-commerce channel for parts and consumables, live demonstration events, and partnership-driven channels including a Ritchie Bros. auction yard hosted at SMT's Vaggeryd site and collaboration with Nordisk Bergteknik. Pricing is quote-based for new and used machinery, unit-priced for parts and consumables (e.g., Paroil S 5L at 1,310 kr, QES 125 service kit at 1,969 kr), usage-based for rentals, and subscription-based for annual service agreements. SMT recently opened a 20,000 sqm showroom and machine display facility in Vaggeryd along the E4 highway in April 2025 to expand its footprint into southern Sweden, complementing the Stockholm-area headquarters and the Strängnäs machine park.

Name

SMT Sweden AB

Legal name

SMT Sweden AB

Website

https://smtsweden.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SMT Sweden AB is an authorized Atlas Copco distributor and service partner in Sweden, selling new and used construction, drilling, and hybrid power equipment, plus spare parts and rentals, to drilling contractors, foundation builders, event organizers, and standby power buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Upplands Väsby

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Equipment Sales: Sale of new Atlas Copco equipment including high-pressure compressors (DrillAir series), generators (QES, QAS series), energy storage systems (ZenergiZe series), lighting towers, water pumps, and handheld equipment. Also new piling machines (e.g., Volvo SPD EC300 DT155) and drilling equipment.
2. Used/Pre-owned Equipment Sales: Active resale of used construction equipment including used compressors (Atlas Copco DrillAir Y35, ROC T15, FlexiROC T35R), drilling rigs (Qmatec 1130 TST, Klemm KR 803), excavators (Volvo EC290, Hyundai LC145-9), and other machines. Sold approximately 250 machines in 2025 alone.
3. Equipment Rental: Rental of equipment including compressors, energy storage systems, and hybrid power solutions. For example, rental of ZBC 250-575 energy storage systems for events and construction sites, and energy storage rental services.
4. Spare Parts & Consumables: Sale of original spare parts, oils, coolants, service kits, drill bits, drill rods, and accessories through the web shop. Includes compressor oil (Paroil S, Paroil M), engine oil, coolant, air filters, service kits for all major equipment models.
5. Service & Maintenance: Preventive maintenance services using Atlas Copco original service kits. Customized service agreements offered (e.g., annual inspection including oil levels, filters, belts, technical settings and startup testing for standby generators).
6. Facility & Space Rental: Rental of machine display/parking spaces at the Vaggeryd facility (20,000 sqm total), including outdoor and indoor showroom space with signage facing E4 highway. Free parking offered for machines sold through SMT.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

SMT Sweden AB is an authorized Atlas Copco and Impab dealer in Sweden selling new and used construction and drilling equipment including high-pressure compressors (DrillAir series), diesel and hybrid generators (QES, QAS, QHS), lithium-ion energy storage systems (ZenergiZe), lighting towers, water pumps, handheld rock drills, piling machines, and drilling consumables. The company also offers equipment rental, maintenance service contracts, a web shop for spare parts, and a Ritchie Bros.-operated auction yard at its Vaggeryd showroom.

Product overview

SMT Sweden AB is an authorized dealer of Atlas Copco and Impab, specializing in new and used construction/mining equipment. The product portfolio centers on the Atlas Copco brand and includes five main product lines: (1) High-pressure compressors in the DrillAir series (X-Air+ 1200-40 at 40 bar, H32, Y35, V28, X-Air+ 750-25) for drilling and construction applications; (2) Generators including the QES standby power series and QAS diesel generators, plus the new QHS hybrid generators combining Stage 5 diesel with lithium-ion batteries; (3) Energy storage systems in the ZenergiZe series (ZBC, ZBP models) for mobile and stationary power storage; (4) Complementary equipment including HiLight LED lighting towers, WEDA water pumps, handheld equipment (Cobra Combi, Cobra PROe breakers), and drilling consumables; and (5) Spare parts and service kits. The company also sells used equipment and offers rental services, with a showroom in Vaggeryd and headquarters in Upplands Väsby, Stockholm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Atlas Copco DrillAir X-Air+ 1200-40 (40-bar high-pressure compressor) High-pressure drilling compressor with 15-40 bar working pressure and 39-32 m³/min free air delivery, powered by a Scania DC16 Stage V engine, featuring AirXpert 2.0 control, ECO mode, FleetLink remote monitoring, and Oiltronix smart electronics; intended for Swedish drilling contractors needing deep well drilling capability.
• Atlas Copco DrillAir X-Air+ 750-25 (compact high-pressure compressor) Compact 16-25 bar high-pressure compressor with 20-19 m³/min free air delivery and Stage V diesel engine, weighing approximately 3,500 kg; built for contractors needing maneuverable equipment for foundation and drilling projects.
• Atlas Copco QHS Hybrid Generators Hybrid generators combining a Stage 5 diesel engine with lithium-ion batteries, capable of battery-only, hybrid, or diesel-only operation modes, offering up to 80% lower fuel consumption in variable load applications; designed for construction sites and events prioritizing emissions reduction.
• Atlas Copco ZenergiZe Energy Storage Systems Lithium-ion battery-based energy storage systems offered across the ZBC and ZBP series (ZBC 250-575, ZBC 500, ZBC 1000-1200, ZBP 15-60, ZBP 35-40, ZBP 120) for mobile and stationary power storage; the 250 kVA ZBC 250-575 provides 575 kWh with 12+ hours runtime and 3-hour recharge.
• Used and pre-owned construction equipment Resale of used Atlas Copco compressors, ROC drilling rigs, FlexiROC rigs, Volvo EC290 and Hyundai LC145-9 excavators, Klemm KR 803 drilling rigs, Qmatec 1130 TST, and Volvo SPD EC300 DT155 piling machines, sold at listed exkl. moms prices; complemented by an auction channel via Ritchie Bros. at the Vaggeryd facility.
• Atlas Copco DrillAir Series Compressors (H32, V28, Y35) Other high-pressure compressors in the DrillAir range (DrillAir H32, DrillAir V28, DrillAir Y35) covering 13-25 bar with 28-38 m³/min capacities and Scania Stage V engines with SCR/DOC/DPF emission control; suitable for drilling and construction customers across the Atlas Copco pressure spectrum.
• Atlas Copco QES and QAS Standby/Power Generators Diesel generators in the QES standby power line (QES 125, QES 520) and the QAS prime/standby line (QAS 325, QAS+ 325) sold to farms, data centers, healthcare, and industrial customers needing backup power.
• Atlas Copco HiLight Lighting Towers Atlas Copco HiLight series LED lighting towers (E3+, H6+, B6+, V3+, V4+, P2+, MI+ 6 hybrid, Z3+ battery-powered) for construction site and event illumination.
• Atlas Copco E-Air H450 VSD (electric-driven compressor) Variable-speed-drive (VSD) electric-driven compressor added to the lineup in 2024 for customers seeking electric, lower-emission compressed air supply.
• Atlas Copco WEDA Water Pumps and Cobra Handheld Equipment Atlas Copco WEDA submersible, sludge and slurry pumps for dewatering, alongside Cobra Combi, Cobra PROe, and Cobra TTe handheld rock drills and breakers; sold alongside larger equipment for construction site support.
• Atlas Copco Spare Parts, Oils, Coolants, and Service Kits Original spare parts, Paroil S/M/E compressor and engine oils, Paroil S Xtreme, Parcool Green coolant, and complete service kits at 500h/1000h/2000h intervals sold through the SMT Sweden web shop with direct delivery.
• Equipment Rental Services (compressors and energy storage) Rental of Atlas Copco compressors, ZenergiZe energy storage systems, and hybrid power solutions for construction sites and events such as Way Out West, with usage-based pricing and free demo days (customer only pays for diesel).
• Customized Service and Maintenance Agreements Customized annual service agreements for preventive maintenance on standby and running equipment, including oil levels, filters, belts, technical settings, and full startup tests for standby generators, delivered as recurring service contracts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% reduction in diesel consumption (from 200L/day to 40L/day) using ZBP45 hybrid system, saving ~500,000 SEK in a single project
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NordeaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 April 2025Nordea participated in the Vaggeryd showroom inauguration on April 3, 2025, offering financing solutions for equipment purchases on site. Supports SMT's sales motion by providing customer financing options.
• Stig MachineminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 April 2025Participated as exhibitor at Vaggeryd showroom inauguration on April 3, 2025. Presented the new LiuGong 820TE electric wheel loader as part of SMT's electrification focus.
• InerominorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 April 2025Participated as exhibitor at the Vaggeryd showroom inauguration on April 3, 2025.
• Svenska KompressorminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 April 2025Participated as exhibitor at the Vaggeryd showroom inauguration on April 3, 2025.
• Ritchie Bros.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 25 March 2025Ritchie Bros. is the world's largest industrial auction company (founded 1958 in Canada) establishing its Swedish auction yard at SMT's Vaggeryd facility. SMT provides the physical venue (auktionsgård) while Ritchie Bros. conducts equipment auctions, enabling SMT to reach international buyers and expand used equipment sales channel. Grand opening scheduled for April 3, 2025.
• Nordisk BergteknikcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2025Nordisk Bergteknik is a leading conglomerate in rock and foundation work, with 19 operational companies active in drilling, blasting, rock reinforcement, and foundation for infrastructure, construction, and mining projects. They collaborate on resource allocation, governance, and sustainability. Their signs are mounted on SMT's Vaggeryd facility facade as part of the partnership, inaugurated on April 3, 2025.
• Atlas CopcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor of Atlas Copco construction equipment including DrillAir compressors, QES/QAS generators, ZenergiZe energy storage systems, HiLight lighting towers, WEDA water pumps, and Cobra hand-held equipment. Also authorized service partner for energy storage. Atlas Copco logos displayed prominently on SMT Sweden's website and facility as authorized distributor.
• ImpabminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as an authorized reseller alongside Atlas Copco on the SMT Sweden website, representing complementary product offerings in the construction equipment range.
• DundertechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as authorized reseller alongside Atlas Copco and Transtronic on the new products page, representing specialized equipment offerings.
• TranstronicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as authorized reseller alongside Atlas Copco and Dundertech on the new products page.
• VictronminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as authorized reseller alongside Atlas Copco, Dundertech, and Transtronic on the new products page, likely for energy/power management solutions.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Loxam: Pan-European equipment rental leader with broad construction and industrial fleet coverage. Loxam is comparable to SMT through its rental of compressors, generators, and site equipment, but operates at significantly larger scale across many geographies.
• Caterpillar: Global construction and mining equipment manufacturer whose authorized dealer network competes with Atlas Copco's channel (where SMT operates). Caterpillar is an upstream incumbent that shapes the competitive environment in which SMT and its dealer peers operate.
• Boels Rental: Largest European construction equipment rental operator offering machines, tools, and modular space across multiple countries. Boels competes with SMT on rental of compressors and site power and benefits from cross-border fleet density that SMT lacks.

Direct peers

• Swecon: Volvo CE's authorized dealer for construction equipment in Sweden (now part of Volvo CE). Swecon operates the same authorized-dealer model for a competing OEM, serving construction and infrastructure customers across Sweden with new machines, parts, and service.
• Pon Equipment: Caterpillar's authorized dealer in Norway and Denmark for construction and mining equipment. Pon Equipment mirrors SMT's model as an authorized OEM dealer providing new equipment, rental, service, and parts to contractors in the Nordic market.
• Stavdal: Swedish construction equipment rental company specializing in machines, site equipment, and modular solutions for contractors. Stavdal directly competes with SMT on rental of compressors and site power equipment within the Swedish market.
• Aggreko: Global temporary power and temperature-control solutions provider offering diesel, gas, and increasingly battery/hybrid generators for events, construction, and industry. Aggreko directly competes with SMT's hybrid storage and generator rental business (e.g., Way Out West use case).
• Cramo (now part of Boels): Construction equipment rental company with deep Swedish roots (acquired by Boels in 2024) renting compressors, generators, and site equipment to contractors. Cramo is directly comparable to SMT's rental stream for compressors, energy storage, and hybrid power solutions.

Regional players

• Avesco: Caterpillar's authorized dealer in Finland and the Baltics for construction, mining, and energy equipment. Avesco is a regional counterpart to SMT in terms of authorized-dealer scale, aftermarket services, and customer segments, but focused on Finland/Estonia rather than Sweden.
• HMF Group: Norwegian construction and infrastructure equipment provider offering sales, rental, and service across the Nordic region. HMF Group is comparable to SMT as a Nordic equipment solutions provider, although its portfolio skews toward cranes and material handling.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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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