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Dacke Industri is a long-term owner investing in innovative technology companies focusing on their products and customized components and systems. We provide expertise and strategic guidance to build sustainable companies over time.We follow a decentralized model where our companies have a high degree of autonomy and are run independently.

Contacts

  • Lars Fredin

    Group CEO


    Hästmöllegränden 3 SE- 252 20 Helsingborg
    +46 76 770 71 00
    http://dackeindustri.com
  • Lowe Fällmar

    VP Acquisitions and Business Development


    Hästmöllegränden 3 252 20 Helsingborg
    +46 70 641 07 31
    http://dackeindustri.com
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    We are thrilled about this new subsidiary and its expanded opportunities to Fogmaker International. It will allow us to strengthen our presence further and better serve our valued customers in the region. It is a significant step towards achieving our vision of creating safer environments globally.
    Lars Alrutz, CEO of Fogmaker International
    The investment in Brazil comes after we acquired Siveb Oy in Finland a few months ago. We are pleased to see Fogmaker International's strategic expansion and strong market positioning exemplified by the launch of Fogmaker Brazil LTDA, along with the exciting opportunities it brings in a new market. We look forward to the continued success and growth of Fogmaker International.
    Lars Fredin, Group CEO of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Fogmaker International
    We are proud to reach this significant milestone in our company's history. Our team's hard work, dedication, and unwavering support of our customers and partners have made it possible. We look forward to continuing to serve our clients with the highest quality products and solutions for many more years to come.
    Satu Rautavalta, CEO of Pimatic Oy
    We are grateful for the commitment and dedication of the people at Pimatic who have contributed to our success in delivering top-quality and custom pneumatic solutions. Moreover, we owe our achievements to our valued customers and partners, whose trust and collaboration have shaped our journey.
    Mika Virtanen, VP Air Technology and Electromechanics of Dacke Industri, and Chairman of the Board for Pimatic Oy
    We are happy to welcome Johan Bjerstedt to the Fogmaker International team as our new Sales and Marketing Manager. Johan brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in sales within the manufacturing industry. His expertise in the material handling field will benefit in driving our growth and success.
    Lars Alrutz, CEO of Fogmaker International
    Strengthening the organization with Johan’s understanding of B2B sales and Lars assuming the role of CEO fully will open new possibilities for our expansion efforts and ensure the satisfaction of our customers worldwide. We will further solidify our position as a global leader in fire suppression systems for engine compartments and enclosed spaces as we continue to grow and achieve new milestones together.
    Lars Fredin, Group CEO at Dacke Industri and Chairman of Fogmaker International
    We look forward to extending our footprint into the United States further and strengthening our industry-leading grinding machines and services closer to our valued customers. By joining forces with CNC North, we can provide even more development and covering support to the market.
    Kenneth Carlsson, CEO of UVA LIDKÖPING
    We are happy to be a part of the strong company culture, quality products, and forward-thinking vision at UVA LIDKÖPING. This partnership promises significant benefits and opportunities, ensuring a successful future built on excellent service and innovation.
    Patrick Harrington, CEO of CNC North
    Corporate acquisitions are an essential part of Dacke Industri's growth strategy, and the acquisition of CNC North is a great fit that aligns perfectly with UVA LIDKÖPING's future vision for enhanced value-added customer service and growth. UVA LIDKÖPINGs performance over the last few years has been impressive, and we are excited about what we can achieve together with CNC North. We are convinced that the companies will strengthen each other going forward.
    Lars Fredin, Group CEO of Dacke Industri and Chairman of UVA LIDKÖPING 
    The acquisition of Völkel Mikroelektronik GmbH is a significant milestone for Dacke Industri. It supports our growth strategy and enhances our presence in the European market. We will also achieve even more remarkable progress by tapping into similar companies' extensive expertise and market presence within the Electronics division and Dacke Industri. Völkel Mikroelektronik's quality products, technical and application know-how, and customized solutions in close customer relationships generate many opportunities. With Völkel Mikroelektronik being a part of Dacke Industri, I look forward to seeing how we can develop and enhance our competitiveness and success.
    Lars Åleby, VP Electronics of Dacke Industri
    As the company owner for roundabout 40 years, I have been fortunate to be a part of an incredible journey. I am delighted to have found a long-term owner in Dacke Industri that will enable and empower the company and its employees to continue this journey in the future.
    Ulrich Völkel, former owner of Völkel Mikroelektronik GmbH
    By focusing on the key features, consistent development and simplification, we have created unique products. As we join forces with Dacke Industri, we can seize more opportunities and extend our presence in unexplored markets.
    Dirk Jansen, CEO of Völkel Mikroelektronik GmbH
    We are proud of Fogmaker International's acquisition and the strategic expansion it signifies. Fogmaker International's strong market position aligns perfectly with our growth ambitions. We are excited about the opportunities this acquisition brings and look forward to the continued success of Fogmaker International.
    Lars Fredin, Group CEO of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Fogmaker International
    We are thrilled about the acquisition and its expanded opportunities to Fogmaker International. It will allow us to strengthen our presence further and better serve our valued customers in the region. The acquisition is a significant step towards achieving our vision of creating safer environments globally.
    Lars Alrutz, CEO of Fogmaker International
    We are delighted to join the Fogmaker International family. We have known the company for a long time and know the excellent products as well as the company culture they represent. We will be able to provide our customers with even more innovative solutions and increased value. We are excited to embark on this new chapter and look forward to a successful partnership.
    Kristian Lindström, the owner of Siveb Oy
    We are grateful to everyone who has contributed to this milestone. Thank you to all our customers, employees, partners, and the communities that have supported us. With your continued support, we remain committed to excellence and are proud of our sustainability efforts, testing and manufacturing all our products in Finland. As we look forward, we are enthusiastic about further years of growth, innovation, and success. We expect continued stable growth, and our next goal is a geographical expansion to strengthen Exertus' position as a leading innovative company by consistently offering groundbreaking products and solutions to the market.
    Pirkka Tukeva CEO of Exertus Oy
    Exertus' success is built on significant innovative skills, strong customer focus, high flexibility, and extensive application experience. The commitment and expertise of all employees are the foundation for delivering outstanding results and driving innovation forward. We look forward to the company's continued strong development.
    Lars Åleby, VP Electronics, Dacke Industri
    We are immensely proud that our development work has resulted in this outcome. To be awarded gold status by EcoVadis means that we will be able to strengthen our position as a sustainable alternative for our customers and demonstrates that there is an attractive employer behind our brand.
    Per Idsäter, CEO of PMC Attachment
    This recognition highlights our commitment to sustainability and shows the efforts of our incredible team. It reflects our dedication to responsible business practices, environmental conservation, and social responsibility. We continue taking meaningful steps towards to create a better and more sustainable world for generations to come. 
    Mika Virtanen, VP Air Technology and Electromechanics
    The acquisition of MecVel marks an important milestone in Dacke Industri´s history and is an important step to realize our strategy and strengthen our presence on the European market. By acquiring MecVel we can grow our team of skilled people with in-depth knowledge about the industry within our division.
    Mika Virtanen, VP Air Technology & Electromechanics of Dacke Industri
    With Dacke Industri's support, we can expand into new markets and achieve our goals for a prosperous future at Mecvel.
    Miria Bastoni, part-owner of MecVel
    Our remarkable progress since 1987 has paved the way for even greater achievements. With our collaboration with Dacke Industri, we are poised to take advantage of fresh opportunities and expand our reach into exciting new markets.
    Roberto Viviani, part-owner of MecVel
    We strive to phase out all potentially harmful substances and materials, and developing a new liquid free from PFAS chemicals has been a natural step in our sustainability work.
    Lars Alrutz, CEO of Fogmaker International
    It is a great team to be a part of. The company's strong teamwork and passion for its work, the founder's ongoing interest, and pride in the company's achievements testify to Swedrive's success and longevity. We are grateful to our customers and partners who have supported us throughout the years, and we look forward to continuing to provide innovative solutions and great service for many more years to come.
    Bengt-Erik Karlberg, CEO of Swedrive
    The commitment to maintaining a local touch despite a global customer base highlights the company's dedication to quality and personalized service. We believe that our success lies in our ability to truly understand and meet the unique needs of every customer, no matter where they are in the world. Looking forward to continuing this tradition and many more years of serving our customers with the same dedication and commitment.
    Mika Virtanen, VP Air Technology and Electromechanics of Dacke Industri, and Chairman of the Board for Swedrive
    We look forward to welcoming Anders as the new CEO of PMC Cylinders. His vast experience from the automotive industry and in senior management, combined with his focus to develop and grow the business to create greater customer value, makes him an excellent fit for PMC Cylinders.
    Mikael Lundgren, VP Fluid Power Technology, Dacke Industri
    I am very excited to join PMC Cylinders to build further and lead the team to unlock the full potential of its business. I look forward to being a part of a division with other companies where we can enable each other within the group.
    Anders Freding, CEO of PMC Cylinders
    Mikael brings broad experience from the industry and a very successful track record within the company. He has a great mix of relevant experience and fresh new perspectives to take Polarteknik to the next level. He has been the company's Business Unit Manager for several years and been acting CEO from February 2023. I am pleased that he is the new Polarteknik's CEO. I am confident that his leadership will ensure that Polarteknik's transformation journey continues,
    Lars Fredin, Group CEO of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Polarteknik Oy
    I am really pleased with the opportunity to take on the role of CEO for Polarteknik Oy. This is a company I know very well from being able to work in many of the different functions for many years. Polarteknik is a company with high-quality products for an extremely interesting market. Our employees know the products, and I am, of course, very proud to be able to lead this company into the future.
    Mikael Räsänen, CEO of Polarteknik Oy
    Positioning LIMAB more strongly in the European market is a strategic priority, and I am delighted to be able to announce Sören Reauter as the new Managing Director. We would also like to take the opportunity to thank Michael Karlsson for his hard work and contribution over the past years. We wish him the best of luck with his well-earned retirement.
    Lars Granlund ,CEO of LIMAB AB
    We strive to phase out all potentially harmful substances and materials, and developing a new liquid free from PFAS chemicals has been a natural step in our sustainability work.
    Lars Alrutz, CEO at Fogmaker International
    I'm confident that Fredrik will lead Transtronic into a phase of further growth, exploring new markets internationally and developing our offering beyond our customers' expectations. I warmly welcome Fredrik as the CEO of Transtronic and look forward to the exciting journey ahead.
    Lars Åleby, VP Electronics, Dacke Industri
    I would like to express my gratitude for the trust and confidence that has been placed in me, and I look forward to working with the talented and skilled team at Transtronic. I believe our success as a company will come from our ability to embrace change, adapt to evolving markets and customer needs, and stay ahead of the curve regarding emerging trends and technologies.
    Fredrik Göransson, the incoming CEO of Transtronic
    I warmly welcome Satu as the CEO of Pimatic. She will bring solid industrial and automation expertise to the company. With her experience, the company will take the following steps for growth, and she, with the team, can develop the company to be the best workplace. This change is an excellent step in the company’s journey. I am excited to be a part of this as the Chairman of Pimatic Oy and release my time to lead Air Technology and Electromechanics division at Dacke Industri.
    Mika Virtanen, VP of Air Technology & Electromechanics and coming Pimatic Chairman of the Board
    I am excited to join Pimatic to work in close cooperation with both the professional staff and the customers of Pimatic. I look forward to further developing Pimatic as a leading applied pneumatics solution provider.
    Satu Rautavalta, CEO of Pimatic Oy
    We are truly grateful for all the good work done by Mika to build a professional company with a great culture at Pimatic. Mika will ensure a smooth transition to Satu, allowing time for him to hand over his current responsibilities as CEO for Pimatic and now enter the role of Chairman of the Board and, and since November 2022, VP of Air Technology and Electromechanics. Satu is greatly welcome and the right person to continue the journey of Pimatic towards further development with strong growth and a clear strategy.
    Lars Fredin, Group CEO at Dacke Industri and Chairman of Pimatic Oy
    With Bengt-Erik onboard as CEO of Swedrive, we will continue to strengthen the relationship with our customers and partners and create further opportunities to increase the pace of organic growth. Through his previous experience and knowledge, we are strengthening our industrial competence where we create sustainable, profitable growth.
    Says Lars Fredin, Group CEO at Dacke Industri and Chairman of Swedrive AB
    Swedrive has a unique competence and product mix, combined with a strong owner, so it will be exciting to become part of the team on the continued journey.
    Bengt-Erik Karlberg, CEO of Swedrive AB
    We sincerely thank Andreas for his contribution and welcome Lars to his new position! Lars is bringing valuable insights and experience to the company. We look forward to the journey ahead with Lars as CEO and new markets to explore going forward.
    Says Lars Fredin, Group CEO at Dacke Industri and Chairman of Fogmaker International AB
    It will be a fantastic possibility to see how far we can develop the business for Fogmaker in the selected segments on a global market.
    Lars Alrutz, CEO of Fogmaker International AB
    I´m happy to see Lars as my successor and wish him the best of luck in the continued development as a leader of a great team at Fogmaker.
    Andreas Svensson
    With Tecair as our new partner, within the division Air Technology and Electromechanics, we significantly strengthened the international presence. With collaboration over the borders, there are opportunities to further growth in Europe to deliver pneumatic solutions with quality, reliability, and safety to a wide range of sectors in the industry.
    Mika Virtanen, VP Air Technology and Electromechanics of Dacke Industri
    Running the Tecair business successfully over the last 25 years and reaching the age of 60 made me think about the future of myself and the company. I am very pleased that Tecair BV found a new owner in Dacke Industri. Their approach and way of looking at the business will bring continuity and a prosperous future. This deal will give customers, suppliers, and employees a good and interesting future. I’m excited to continue and grow the Tecair business with Dacke Industri in the upcoming years. Special thanks to Lars Fredin, Mika Virtanen, and Lowe Fällmar for your confidence and René Gerdes of Orgon BV, Emmen (Netherlands) for your help and support in this process.
    Marco Markus, CEO of Tecair B.V.
    With Fogmaker as our new partner, we significantly strengthen the safety awareness and the technical safety solutions globally at Dacke Industri. Fogmaker has a solid market position, and together we will create more opportunities and potential for growth ahead.
    Lars Fredin, Group CEO of Dacke Industri
    As Fogmaker’s owner and CEO, for the last 22 years, I have been part of an incredible journey. Starting as a small struggling business with a product I strongly believed in, we have today grown to a large and successful international player, and we continue to expand our markets. I have reached a point where I want to devote my time to other ventures and leave Fogmaker in the best of hands. I have carefully chosen the right buyer for Fogmaker. Dacke Industri will stand for long-term commitment, competence, and add an important and valuable international network to the business. I see a continuously bright future for Fogmaker. I have, together with Dacke Industri, proposed our CMO Lars Alrutz as new CEO from January 1st, 2023. He is experienced and has contributed greatly to our growth,
    Andreas Svensson, CEO of Fogmaker International AB
    As proposed CEO, I am looking forward to further developing the Fogmaker business and continuing to support our values.
    Lars Alrutz
    I'm confident in Mikael's contribution with experience and competence in the field of hydraulics to continue to develop our existing companies, as well as we see great potential for more acquisitions and business growth ahead.
    Lars Fredin, Group CEO at Dacke Industri
    With the long history within PMC and being a part of the foundation of Dacke Industri when Nordstjernan acquired PMC Group, it is very exciting to continue the journey and the development of Fluid Power Technology division. There is a logic to creating a division with a clear focus on hydraulics together with the subsidiaries Arcos Hydraulik, PMC Cylinders, and PMC Hydraulics in the division. I look forward to working with the division to continue to develop the existing companies within Power, Motion and Control.
    Mikael Lundgren, VP Fluid Power Technology
    I greatly believe in Mika's ability after many years of experience and insight into the industrial section. He is bringing value-adding knowledge to lead, develop our businesses as well as make new acquisitions within the entire Air Technology and Electromechanics division.
    Lars Fredin, Group CEO at Dacke Industri
    I’m really looking forward to the opportunity to continue working within the exciting and successful Dacke Group and be part of the future in a company with great values. To continue the path and work closely with all companies in the Air Technology and Electromechanics division, such as Pimatic, Sovellusmestarit Oy, Swedrive and, PMC Attachment, make me mightily pleased with how things have turned out. Not only as a chairman of boards but also developing this division to the next level with people and focusing on finding several great companies to join us.
    Mika Virtanen, VP Air Technology and Electromechanics