About us

A piece of Swedish industrial history

200 years ago, a spinning mill was started at the old mill next to Slumpån in Sjuntorp. It was the beginning of a long journey that would not only affect Sjuntorp, it also laid the foundation for a piece of Swedish industrial history.

But the journey is far from over, today Tången continues to write Sjuntorp's industrial history with AB Sjuntorp and all associated business areas.

About us

As A piece of Swedish industrial history

But the journey is far from over, today Tången continues to write Sjuntorp's industrial history with AB Sjuntorp and its subsidiaries.

ABOUT AB SJUNTORP

Who Are We Really?

AB Sjuntorp is a complete supplier of solutions in industry, trucks and machines. We always strive for our customers to experience that we provide a consistently high level of knowledge and willingness to meet their needs with the best possible service.

We are not just a supplier, we are like a faithful partner who is always there for you. Our two values permeate everything we do and are a central part of the business.

Knowledge - We constantly work to be at the forefront and make sure that our employees have the right and up-to-date knowledge, in order to be able to maintain and deliver the highest quality to our customers.
Feeling - We always act with a well-balanced combination of tact and a high level of service for the best of the customer, the product, the service and the delivery.

Laws, regulations and authority requirements constitute minimum requirements for our operations. Our staff works with continuous improvements and participates in the development of the company.

OUR HISTORY

200 years of industrial history

Sjuntorp has a fascinating history as a thriving textile industry community. Already in 1813, at the waterfall in Slumpån, Sweden's second cotton spinning mill started here. Since then, Sjuntorp's residents have worked hard to put the town on the map and experienced steady growth, both in terms of businesses and residents.

Read more about AB Sjuntorp's history in the cards below!

01

1813

Anders W Gyzander is in a position to start a spinning mill and is looking for a place where he can get water power for his machines.

In Sjuntorp, next to the old mill at Slumpåfallet, he finds what he is looking for and starts Sjuntorps Spinneri AB. By the middle of the nineteenth century, the business took off. In addition to the spinning mill, agriculture, forestry and trade stalls were also operated.

02

1882

The trading firm Johansson & Carlander takes over the business in Sjuntorp and starts AB Sjuntorp, which rapidly develops and grows strongly. Johannes Johansson changed the surname of his sons and daughters to Mark.

03

1891

This year, Messrs. Johansson & Carlander form Gamlestadens Fabriker AB. The company employs a certain Sven Wingqvist who later develops the spherical ball bearing at the factory.

04

1907

The spherical ball bearing turns out to be an extraordinary invention and thanks to it Johansson & Carlander decided on 16 February 1907 to start AB Svenska Kullagerfabriken.

05

1926

Assar Gabrielsson and Gustaf Larsson work under Wingqvist. Assar and Gustaf go to the USA to sell ball bearings and visit the company Ford.

Ford makes a big impression on the men who start AB Volvo at home in Sweden.

06

1937

Sven Wingqvist decides to try his own wings and starts up SAAB in Trollhättan.

During the time he runs SAAB, he is also chairman of NOHAB in Trollhättan.

07

1948

During the 40s, AB Sjuntorp grew strongly and had a maximum of 1200 employees in 1948.

The company continues to be run, now by Ingvar and Halvar Mark. Ingvar's son Åke Mark became CEO in 1975 in the middle of the textile crisis.

08

1982

AB Sjuntorp, which has made a number of investments to get out of the crisis, sells the company to Mikael Östlund AB, who continues to run the company until 1986, when it is decided to liquidate.

09

2006

AB Sjuntorp is again in the family's ownership with the entrepreneur Thomas Mark as CEO and CEO.

10

Today

In 2024, Tången AB acquires Sjuntorp. Today, Tången continues to write Sjuntorp's industrial history with all associated business areas.

Our coworkers

Nothing beats a happy workplace

Our employees are the most important resource we have, which is why we are actively working towards becoming one of Sweden's best employers. Today we are 130 wonderful employees, who always have fun together and work to constantly improve and strengthen the team spirit.

We are always looking for new colleagues who can become part of our community and contribute with knowledge, commitment and joy. For us, work should be something to look forward to and together we create a pleasant environment.

Do you want to become part of AB Sjuntorp? Read about our vacancies!

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Our coworkers

We show respect in everything we do

Respect for employees – through a focus on safety and personal development opportunities

Respect for the environment – through a focus on sustainability and local presence.

Respect for AB Sjuntorp – through business acumen, loyalty and desire to develop.

Respect for competence – through responsiveness and cooperation.

Respect for the customer – through proactivity, cooperation and professional action.

Our offices

Our headquarters is currently in Sjuntorp, but we have offices in several locations. Here are our general contact methods, but if you are looking for someone specific, you can visit the page Contact Us.