The group
About the group
The Garpco Group, with its wholly owned subsidiaries, brands, and product areas, is currently divided into three business areas: Industrial Tools, Industrial Components in Polymeric Materials, and Interior and Design. Each business area includes leading companies within their niche, collectively forming a highly skilled and diversified corporate group. Our companies supply components and tools to the manufacturing industry, furnish businesses, schools, and both private and public environments, and can meet most needs within their respective fields through flexible and adaptable production.
Garpco AB
Garpco is an investment company whose business concept revolves around acquiring and long-term development of small and medium-sized industrial and trading companies. Our philosophy is based on the key principles of simplicity, efficiency, adaptability, responsibility, freedom, and security. We currently operate in three business areas: Industrial Tools, Industrial Components in Polymeric Materials, and Interior and Design.
Swedex AB
Swedex AB is one of Northern Europe's leading manufacturers of saw blades for the global wood, aluminum, plastic, and metal industries. The company possesses extensive expertise in cutting and splitting using carbide-tipped saw blades, and its long-term investment in skills, customer service, and product development has made it a market leader in its industry. Swedex has over 40,000 saw blades in stock for immediate delivery, but also produces saw blades tailored for unique applications and uses. The saw blades are sold through a network of distributors and retailers throughout Sweden, with half of the sales occurring through exports. Swedex started its operations in 1983 and is located in Mjölby and Skogås. Swedex has been part of the group since 1998.
Diamantprofil: A Part of Swedex AB
Diamantprofil is a leading manufacturer of electroplated grinding and cutting tools in Northern Europe. With diamond or cubic boron nitride coatings, the tools are used for machining carbide, ceramics, and steel. The company offers recoating services for worn tools to restore quality and performance. Founded in 1991 in Skogås, Diamond Profile has been part of Swedex AB since 2016.
Glimakra of Sweden AB
Glimakra of Sweden AB manufactures, sells, and markets product systems for office and public space interiors. The range primarily consists of partition walls and sound absorbers, specifically designed to combine visual and acoustic design, but also includes work booths, tables, seating furniture, reception desks, and storage furniture. The products are timeless and of top quality, and as part of the company's commitment to minimizing environmental impact, 100% renewable energy, local suppliers, and clean, unblended materials that facilitate recycling are used. Several products carry the Möbelfakta label. Glimakra of Sweden is a leading player in Scandinavia within its niche.
Glimakra of Sweden also includes the product area Wallsystems, which focuses on laminate products primarily for wet rooms, and WallRibbon, which offers sound-absorbing wall panels for the private market.
Glimakra of Sweden started its operations in 1948 and is located in Glimåkra. Since 2016, they also have a production facility in Tranås for furniture component manufacturing. Glimakra of Sweden has been part of the group since 2007.
UW-ELAST AB
UW-ELAST AB carries out contract manufacturing of molded polyurethane products and applies various coatings to products with wear-resistant layers. In addition to molded polyurethane for the paper and steel industries, the company also provides rubber coating for rollers. UW-ELAST also has its own inventory of semi-finished and standard polyurethane products that are sold to the industry. Customized details made from foamed polyurethane are produced at the facilities in Burseryd, Olofström, and Karlskoga. UW-ELAST has extensive experience as a problem solver and co-supplier to the industry and is a knowledge-based company with unique expertise used in various collaboration and development projects. It is currently Scandinavia's leading company in its specific field of operation.
UW-ELAST started its operations in 1975 and has manufacturing facilities in Mariestad, Traryd, Burseryd, Olofström, and Karlskoga. The headquarters is located in Mariestad. UW-ELAST has been part of the group since 1996.
Alnäs
Alnäs is a classic in school furniture and has been around for over 70 years. With solid wood components, they can last for an entire generation and come with a 20-year warranty.
The Alnäs brand has been part of the group since 2021. The furniture is produced at Glimakra of Sweden's facility in Tranås.
Wallsystems
Wallsystems has been the leading supplier of partition walls for wet rooms in Sweden for decades. The end customers range from large sports facilities to campsites where the need for easy-to-clean wet areas exists. The walls are primarily made of compact laminate to ensure a long lifespan while maintaining quality.
Wallsystems has been part of the group since 2012 as a product area within Glimakra of Sweden AB. The products are manufactured at Glimakra of Sweden's factory in Tranås.
Qbena AB
Qbena AB specializes in changing tables and cloakroom furnishings for preschools. The company was a pioneer in height-adjustable changing tables at its founding and has since delivered equipment for daycare centers, schools, home adaptations, special furnishings, and accessibility equipment. Thanks to flexible and customizable production, they can manufacture entirely according to customer specifications, ensuring quality at every step.
Qbena started its operations in 1986 and is located in Motala. Qbena has been part of the group since 2022.
LoxiTec
LoxiTec is a leading manufacturer of custom components made from foamed polyurethane. The customers primarily include Scandinavian industrial companies operating in a wide range of industries.
LoxiTec started its operations in 1999 and is located in Burseryd. It has been part of the group since 2021. Since 2022, the business, along with its employees, has been incorporated as part of UW-ELAST AB.
TreCe AB
TreCe AB is a leading player in storage furniture and waste sorting, designing products with a focus on aesthetics, quality, functionality, and usability. Solutions are created for both modern and activity-based offices as well as public environments, in close collaboration with customers. Through full control over the entire production process, they can guarantee their high standards for environmental impact and safety. Several of the products are certified according to Möbelfakta.
TreCe started its operations in 1973 and has its headquarters and showroom in Norrköping, as well as showrooms in Stockholm, Gothenburg, and Oslo. TreCe has been part of the group since 2019.
Sonoform AB
Sonoform AB is a world-leading manufacturer of composite boards for the construction sector. The boards are made from polyurethane, fiberglass, and a surface layer tailored to the customer's unique needs, and they are in high demand in concrete casting, where the boards are used in molds with high quality requirements. The boards have a lifespan many times longer than the plywood boards that are typically used in this application.
Sonoform has been operational since 1975 and is located in Tranås. Sonoform has been part of the group since 2022.
TMRubber
TMRubber Sp. z o.o. is a leading manufacturer of custom-specified components in rubber, silicone, and plastic, specializing in silicone molding. Their machinery has great potential, and with experienced and highly qualified personnel, flexible production adaptation is made possible. TMRubber does not have a standard product range; instead, all products are manufactured according to the customer's specific requirements. The products are used across many industries, particularly in the medical, food, construction, automotive, and textile sectors.
TMRubber started its operations in 2002 and is located in Dobra, Poland. TMRubber has been part of the group since 2017.
Gotlands Gummifabrik AB
Gotlands Gummifabrik (GGF) AB is a subcontractor of rubber parts and silicone components for a wide range of customers across various industries, including medicine, cabling, design, automotive, and protective and respiratory equipment. Through its collaboration with clients in diverse sectors, the company has developed a flexible production process, handling everything from small parts to complete components and fully finished products. GGF also offers a large range of standard products. The company primarily works with molded rubber but also provides water-cut components. In close cooperation with its sister company TMRubber, Gotlands Gummifabrik also supplies silicone products, particularly for food contact and medical applications.
Gotlands Gummifabrik started its operations in 1982 and is located in Hemse on Gotland. It has been part of the group since 2012.
WallRibbon
WallRibbon targets the private market with sound-absorbing panel walls for indoor environments. The products consist of wooden slats attached to a sound-insulating mat, as well as wall panels, and are available in various wood types, colors, and surface finishes. All feature a minimalist Scandinavian design.
WallRibbon has been part of the group since 2021 as a product area within Glimakra of Sweden AB. The products are manufactured in Glimakra of Sweden's factories in Tranås and Glimåkra.
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