About OEM

OEM brings value to its customers by offering a wide and diverse range of products, coupled with far-reaching technical product competence and applications know-how. The products come from leading manufacturers of products and systems for industrial applications. OEM serves as the extended arm of the suppliers in their respective markets and, with a strong marketing and sales organisation, aims to make them a leading player in their niche. This makes OEM the best distribution channel for its suppliers in OEM's markets and one of Europe's leading technology trading groups.

Offering

OEM has a portfolio of more than 60,000 products from over 400 suppliers who, with strong brands, are among the leading players in their respective niches. OEM's extensive product know-how, years of experience and outstanding applications expertise offer customers a strong partner all along the supply chain, from product development and design to purchasing and production.

Market

OEM has 33 operating business units in 15 countries in northern Europe, East Central Europe, the British Isles and China. Its domestic market is Sweden, where OEM holds a market leading position in most of its product areas. In other regions, the company's position varies from market to market. OEM's goal is to be one of the largest players in all its chosen markets.

Customers

The majority of OEM's customers operate in various segments of the manufacturing industry. Many of them are so-called Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), which means that they manufacture various kinds of machinery and equipment using constituent components from subcontractors. Other customers include installation companies, wholesalers and retailers for the professional and consumer markets.

2022	Acquisition of Demesne Electrical Sales Limited Ireland
2020	Acquisition of Zoedale Ltd
2019	Acquisition of Cabavo AB and the pumping division of Finisterra AS.
2018	Acquisition of ATB Drivtech.
2017	Acquisition of  Rauheat.
2016	Acquisition of  Sitek-Palvelu.
2015	Acquisition of Rydahls, ATC Tape Converting and Scannotec.
2014	Acquisition of  Nexa and Scanding.
2012	Acquisition of Akkupojat. New logistics centre in Finland.
2011	Acquisition of Svenska Batteripoolen, Svenska Helag and Flexitron. Set up in Hungary.
2010	New logistics centre in Sweden.  Disposal of Cyncrona.
2009	Set up in China.
2008	Acquisition of Elektro Elco. Presence established in Slovakia.
2007	Acquisition of  Klitsö.
2006	Presence established in the Czech Republic.
2005	Acquisition of Telfa.
2002	Sales declined by 30 %.
2001	Telecom crisis.
2000	Jörgen Zahlin is appointed as Managing Director. Acquisition of  Ernström Hydraulik.
1998	Set up in Poland.
1997	OEM and Cyncrona merge. Acquisition of Internordic Bearings.
1991	OEM International is formed and becomes the Parent Company.
1989	Set up in the UK.
1986	First acquisition Industri AB Reflex.
1983	Listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Set up in Denmark.
1982	Set up in Norway.
1981	Set up in Finland.
1974	OEM Automatic is set up by the Franzén and Svenberg families.