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The uniform market in Japan represents significant potential as uniforms are mandatory in many service businesses. We hope to see a healthy growth in this well-established industry where Polygiene Stays Fresh Technology and our sustainability message add important value
Ulrika Björk, CEO of Polygiene
The targets of net sales of more than SEK 400 million and an EBIT margin of more than 20 percent at the latest in year 2022 shall be seen as important milestone. The Board and management team expects that the growth journey will continue with undiminished force even after this milestone has been reached in 2022 or earlier
Richard Tooby, Chairman of the Board of Polygiene AB
We are delighted to welcome Haymo to our team. He brings with him nearly a decade of sales, marketing and relationship-building expertise, from the fashion, sports and outdoor, and textiles industries. We are convinced that his business acumen, broad knowledge and vast network in Europe will drive sales and play a key role in strengthening our brand.
Christian von Uthmann, CEO at Polygiene
With Polygiene, HFC RPHA 11 get an important functionality that will add value to our brand.
Kenny Ryu, Director, Sales and Marketing, HJC
With Polygiene odor-­‐free treatment we add value to our Whiteplus line by being innovative and consumer oriented, yet still stay true to the core of our brand
Teppei Sasao, manager marketing, Converse Footwear (Japan)
We are proud and excited to further develop our partnership with legendary shoe maker Converse Footwear (Japan). It is a great introduction to the fashion-sensitive footwear market in Japan,
Christian von Uthmann, CEO of Polygiene
Jonas Sjögren is unusually well suited as a member of the board in Polygiene. He has a deep knowledge and understanding of media which is extremely valuable for us. In addition, he has experience of business management in an international environment, is very competent, and with an interest for outdoor sports. Just right for Polygiene!
Lennart Holm, Chairman of the board
Between the Polygiene treatment and modern construction techniques, Propper stands behind its commitment to build product right. We won’t cheapen the product to reduce our costs. We always work to build in value.
Joe Ruggeri Senior VP of Merchandising and Product Development at Propper
We are glad to announce that Propper has now started to market their new product line of high-performance base layers treated with Polygiene. This is a first important step for us into this segment which has a big potential and it will help us to increase our sales in other adjacent segments such as sport & outdoor and hunting & fishing
Christian von Uthmann, CEO of Polygiene
The listing on First North is to be seen as a natural step in Polygiene’s development and provides us with a seal of quality. It also will able us to further increase the tempo of our marketing efforts.
Christian von Uthmann, CEO of Polygiene
Polygiene has all the criteria to become yet another Swedish export success and it’s clear that we’re on the right path. The listing on Nasdaq First North enables us to pick up the pace even more.
Christian von Uthmann, CEO of Polygiene
Polygiene has all the criteria to become yet another Swedish export success and it’s clear that we’re on the right path. The listing on Nasdaq First North enables us to pick up the pace even more
Christian von Uthmann, CEO of Polygiene
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Polygiene Strengthens Marketing Department with New Hire

The appointment of Rebecka Harvyl as marketing manager will strengthen the marketing team with her additional skill set and professional background. Harvyl will be situated at the Polygiene headquarters in Malmö, Sweden.Harvyl comes with a strong background in project management within marketing where her latest employment was at Sweden’s most well-known candy store chain, Hemmakväll. She will now work with marketing responsibilities for the EMEA region, as well as oversee projects ranging from graphic production, printed materials, to social media management. ”I am looking forward to

Polygiene Signs Agreement with Global Sporting Goods Manufacturer Yonex

Yonex co., Ltd, the world leading manufacturer of golf, tennis and badminton equipment and apparel, have signed an agreement to use Polygiene Stays Fresh Technology in their products.The Japanese company was founded in 1946 and has over the years built a strong global presence. “Polygiene is excited to begin working with this strong and well-known brand. There is great potential going forward where Polygiene Stays Fresh Technology will be utilized in a large percentage of existing and future products from the Yonex Group,” says Ulrika Björk, CEO of Polygiene. Yonex corporate website:

Polygiene Expands in the Americas with Key Focus on the Brazilian Market

Polygiene enters Brazil, the fifth largest textile producer in the world, with two Sao Paolo based key representatives brought on board to launch the global leader in Stays Fresh technology.In addition, Polygiene will sign an agreement with a local distributor to serve this dynamic market that mainly has a domestic fulfilment with their textile and apparel sector. Brazil is by far the most important market to target in Latin America with a rising economic power, even despite the recent economic challenges the country has faced. Several reasons make Brazil a key potential market for

Untitled, Japanese ladies fashion brand, launch performance business suit with Polygiene Stays Fresh technology

Untitled, one of the brands of the Japanese fashion group World, is launching a business performance suit for ladies. The performance suit was created to respond to working women’s needs for a business suit that is both more comfortable and more functional. In addition to Polygiene Stays Fresh technology, the suit is made of 360 degree stretch material and machine washable. The launch activities include an event – where the suit treated with Polygiene is put to the test. The event, Omotesando Suit Run Event, is taking place Sept 29 in Tokyo. Around 50 women will run along the

Polygiene grows organization in North America with appointment of new Commercial Director, Bobby Howell

As Commercial Director of North America, Bobby Howell, based in Vancouver, will cover the West Coast region. He will work together with Hans Bergman, also Commercial Director North America, based in Montreal, and responsible for the eastern half of North America. Howell has valuable experience and a great network in the sport and outdoor industry as he joins with past work experience at premium brands, Arc'teryx, Assos and 7Mesh. His background in both sales and marketing as well as digital strategy will be of great value for the Company. ”Polygiene has established partnerships

Polygiene launches partnership with Korean sock supplier Pumchang with initial order of 200 000 pairs of socks

New Korean partner, Pumchang is one of the largest sock suppliers in Korea with a turnover of 50 million USD in 2017 and sales of 30 million pairs of socks per year. The first production volume will be 200 000 pairs of socks for Fall-Winter season 2018/2019 and a production volume of 1 000 000 pairs is planned for the coming year. ”Polygiene sees this as a key partnership in Korea and as Pumchang is supplying socks to a large number of high-end sport and lifestyle brands globally, we see a significant growth potential ahead”, says Peter Sjösten, VP Commercial Operation. About Pumchang

Polygiene AB (publ) publish Annual Report for 2017

The Annual Report 2017 for Polygiene AB (publ) is now available at the company http://ir.polygiene.com.The annual shareholders’ meeting will be held at Malmö Börshus, Skeppsbron 2, i Malmö on Friday,  May 4, 2018 at 3 pm.  For press images or more information, visit ir.polygiene.com or contact:Polygiene Investor Relations by e-mail: ir@polygiene.com Ulrika Björk, CEO, Polygiene. Mobile number: + 46 (0)70 921 12 75, e-post: ubj@polygiene.com

Polygiene appoints Mats Georgson Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Mats Georgson, PhD in Marketing Communication has a long and solid experience in Polygiene, since he has been a member of the board for the past 10 years. He has also been involved in many strategically important projects in the company. Mats will take office on March 1, 2018 and will be an instrumental part of the management team.Mats main task is to create a new marketing strategy for Polygiene focusing on strengthen Polygiene as a brand, both at our partners but also at the consumer direct level. He will further on focus on running strategically important projects and continue the

Polygiene AB (publ.) Year-End Release 1 January–31 December 2017

Tough end of the year but with zero earnings in the quarterQ4 in brief · Net revenue decreased by 2.1% (7.5% after foreign exchange effects) in Q4, and amounted to MSEK 19.8 (20.2). Net revenue was MSEK 75.7 (61.6) for the full year. · The operating profit before taxes for the period was MSEK 0.0 (0.6) · The adjusted operating profit was MSEK 0.6 (1.1) for the quarter, after unrealized currency effects and with-holding tax. · The fixed costs have decreased by 11% compared to the corresponding quarter last year. · The cash flow for Q4 was MSEK -4.5 (-6.0). · The company’s

Polygiene appoints new Directors of Commercial Operations in Europe and North America

Polygiene appoints Chiara Galimberti as Director of Commercial Operations in Europe and Hans Bergman as Director of Commercial Operations in North America to strengthen the sales activities in these key regions. These two recruitments, both reporting to Peter Sjösten - CCO Polygiene, are important steps towards reaching the Company's financial goal of net sales of more than 400 million and an EBIT margin exceeding 20 percent by the latest 2022.”We are delighted to welcome the two textile-, sport- and fashion-industry professionals Chiara Galimberti and Hans Bergman to the Polygiene team.

New CFO in Polygiene AB (publ)

Kristian Populin has been appointed new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in Polygiene AB. He succeeds Ulrika Björk, who was appointed as the company's CEO in December 2017. Kristian will take office on February 5, 2018.Kristian’s previous role was Accounting Manager for Polygiene, where he worked directly under the CFO for almost two years. In his previous career over the past 10 years, Kristian has had CFO positions within Comsys AB, Mobill Scandinavia and Dvel. In addition, Kristian Populin has worked as a Business Controller at Citroen A / S and Egmont Magazines.  During a successful

Adidas launches Polygiene in its TERREX CC Voyager shoe - a breakthrough for Polygiene

Polygiene Stays Fresh Technology is launched in Adidas TERREX CC Voyager. This is a breakthrough for Polygiene in Adidas footwear and for Polygiene's effort in the entire Footwear segment.Adidas has, in cooperation with Polygiene, conducted a comprehensive test study with a positive result, with the result that Polygiene now is introduced in the Adidas TERREX CC Voyager model with sales start February 1, 2018. Initially, a smaller volume is being launched.  This is a breakthrough for Polygiene's strategic effort within the Footwear segment. A solid work is now under way to continue

Information about the AGM and appointed Nomination Committee in Polygiene AB (publ)

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Polygiene AB (publ) will be held on Friday May 4, 2018, 12.00 CET at Malmö Börshus, Skeppsbron 2, in Malmö.Shareholders who wish to have a topic dealt with at the AGM shall, in order for the request to be taken into consideration, submit such proposals to the Board latest by March 15, 2018. The Board can be contacted through the Chairman at e-mail rt@polygiene.com or by regular mail at Polygiene AB, Stadiongatan 65, 217 62 Malmö.  According to the instructions for the Nomination Committee adopted at the AGM on May 17, 2017, the Nomination Committee

Leadership change at Polygiene AB – increased focus on sales growth, profitability and organizational development

The Board of Directors for Polygiene AB (publ) has appointed CFO Ulrika Björk as CEO for the company. Ms Björk succeeds Christian von Uthmann, who takes on the role as VP New Ventures & Strategies for Polygiene AB. The change will be effective as of today.“As the international leader within odor control, Polygiene represents a new market category that starts to get high traction globally with renowned brands”, comments Richard Tooby, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “On top of having enlarged the organization during the past twelve months, we need to bring even more focus into converting

Christian von Uthmann (CEO) sells a small part of his shareholding to pay capital gains tax

To avoid speculations, Christian and the Company chooses to release the following information. During 2016, Christian has transferred almost all of his Polygiene shareholding into capital redemption policies (kapitalförsäkringar). This has triggered a large capital gains tax and tax debt, due to be paid in mid-January 2018. In order to get money to pay the tax with, Christian has sold 170,000 Polygiene shares during December. After the sales in December, Christian has approximately 670,000 shares in Polygiene.

Follow Polygiene’s Stays Fresh Technology in the Global Market through Polygiene News

Polygiene, the global market leader in Stays Fresh Technology, is publishing Polygiene News, an in-depth newsletter with regular commercial updates on the latest developments in the company’s global operation.The newsletter complements other investor relations communications, and is to be distributed between the company’s quarterly reports, in English two to three times per year. Polygiene has a high growth rate and is able to report news on a routine basis about its partners, product launches and technological advances. It also provides deeper insight into, and a global perspective of,

Polygiene Partners with Chinese Particle Fever, a Designer Sports Brand Supported by Alibaba

Described as the first high-end designer sports brand in China, Particle Fever is pioneering this industry with insights on art, technology, culture and creativity. They work with international key opinion leaders and have a very strong social media community.The company, founded in 2015, is backed by investors from veterans of Alibaba, Goldman Sachs, IDG and Uber/DIDI. Polygiene is included in all menswear and unisex lines and will be added to the female collection shortly.   Sales are mainly online, but also through luxury athleisure retailer Lane Crawford and a first

Polygiene appointed as a Gasell Company by Dagens Industri

The Swedish business media Dagens Industri acknowledge fast growing companies in each region by the Gasell appointment and the ceremony is held on 27th of November in Malmö. The winner of the both counties Skåne and Blekinge will be revealed.The criteria for the nomination is demand for growth, positive result and healthy finances. Polygiene is growing with 30% per year in average and the financial target is to have a net sales of more than 400 MSEK and an EBIT-margin of more than 20 percent at the latest in year 2022.

Adidas NERD and Polygiene

CEO, Christian von Uthmann comments on the new collaboration with Adidas new NERD-collection in interview today at Sydsvenska Dagbladet.The music group NERD with lead singer Pharell Williams are launching a new collection in collaboration with Adidas. It can be seen at the music video of the song “Lemon” with NERD and Rihanna. Watch the video : N.E.R.D & Rihanna - Lemon Read the article : ”Skånebolag i klädsamarbete med Pharrell Williams och Adidas”

Polygiene supplies its technology on desktop dictation device RecMic II series

Polygiene, a leading odor control company with more than 100 partner brands worldwide, announces that Polygiene supplies its technology on their desktop dictation device RecMic II series which was launched in July 2017 by Olympus, a manufacturer precision mechanical equipment, with 109 group companies worldwide.Polygiene is a recycled silver that prevents the growth of microbes such as bacteria, mold, and fungi. The desktop dictation device, RecMic II series is created to cater to the highest demands of professionals who want the best usability and results with any speech-to-text solution.

Polygiene AB (publ.) 1 July–30 September 2017

Q3 in brief Sales record and a positive result · Net revenue increased by 46.2% (52.3% after foreignexchange effects) in Q3, and amounted to MSEK 21.8 (14.9). Net revenue was MSEK 76.1 (56.3) for the rolling 12-month period. · The operating profit for the period was MSEK 0.7 (–0.4) · The adjusted operating profit was MSEK 2.5 (–0.3) for the quarter, after unrealized currency effects and withholding tax. · Costs of marketing activities and administrative costs have decreased by MSEK 0.5 compared to the corresponding quarter last year and decreased MSEK 1.9 compared to the

Polygiene enters the world of Yoga with Andar

Andar is the Republic of Korea’s leading brand of women’s activewear in the athleisure segment in practices such as yoga, pilates and zumba. These are fast growing segments of the market in Korea where the consumer demand for odor-control is growing as well as the fitness and yoga trends. Photo from the Ceremony in Goyang City Hall in Korea, when sealing the contract between Andar and Polygiene. The key participants are; Anne Höglund/ Swedish Abassador, Ae Ryun Shin/CEO Andar, Peter Sjösten/Polygiene VP, Sung Choi/ Mayor of Goyang City. More and more people are getting into the

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