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Our history<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

From humble beginnings in a garage in 1967, Fristad Plast has evolved into a company with approximately 60 employees and three facilities with a production area totalling 10,000 m\u00b2.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

1967<\/div>
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The first factory<\/p><\/div>

The beginning<\/h3>

The company was founded by Leif Forsstr\u00f6m in his home garage in Fristad.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1968<\/div>
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Injection moulding<\/h3>

The first injection moulding machine is purchased. In the same year, we also begin manufacturing components for IBM printers.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1976<\/div>
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Lifebuoys<\/h3>

We begin producing lifebuoys developed in collaboration with Trygg-Hansa. This will be the start of a long and evolutionary journey to develop the lifebuoy for contemporary production methods.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1985<\/div>
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Move to Expressv\u00e4gen<\/h3>

We move to our current location on Expressv\u00e4gen in Fristad.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1996\u20131998<\/div>
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Streamlining<\/h3>

We make major investments to streamline production and invest in robots for efficient injection moulding.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1999<\/div>
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Environmental impact assessment and expansion<\/h3>

We conduct our first environmental impact assessment. In the same year, we expand our premises on Expressv\u00e4gen to provide additional space.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2002<\/div>
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More expansion<\/h3>

Expressv\u00e4gen is expanded a second time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2006<\/div>
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Electric machinery installed<\/h3>

Our hydraulic machinery is joined by our first piece of electric machinery. The result is reduced environmental impact thanks to improved energy efficiency and less waste, while improving precision.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2009<\/div>
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For a third time, Expressv\u00e4gen is expanded.<\/p><\/div>

Yet more expansion<\/h3>

Expressv\u00e4gen is expanded a third time.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2010<\/div>
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Swedflex \u2013 China<\/h3>

Fristad Plast establishes itself in China. To better meet customer demand, we start up the subsidiary Swedflex, which is our factory in China. The business concept is to offer Swedish production in Asia.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2012<\/div>
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RescueLife 247<\/h3>

Fristad Plast launches a new venture in water safety equipment. The RescueLife 247 brand is founded and launched in the Nordic market.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2015<\/div>
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Project with Rise and VGR<\/h3>

Start of a plastic recycling project in collaboration with Rise and the V\u00e4stra G\u00f6taland Region.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2017<\/div>
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Even more expansion<\/h3>

Expressv\u00e4gen is expanded a fourth time. This time, the expansion includes a brand new conference floor to accommodate all the meeting needs of the growing company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2019<\/div>
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PCR tests<\/h3>

We start tests with PCR (post-consumer recycled plastic) in production to not only use industrially recycled plastic.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2021<\/div>
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Record growth<\/h3>

Fristad Plast ends the financial year with a record 36% sales growth. This is an impressive achievement made possible by all our dedicated employees during the challenging times of the pandemic.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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New look<\/h3>

Fristad Plast presents a new graphic profile, with a new logo and signature colours. The red ring honours our long-standing commitment to life-saving equipment while symbolising our focus on circularity throughout the company.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2022<\/div>
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New factory<\/h3>

Fristad Plast expands (again)! Construction of a second factory in Fristad begins. The facility will be home to the growing logistics operations and expansion of the RescueLife 247 brand.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

2024<\/div>
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More recycled plastic<\/h3>

We increase the proportion of recycled materials and environmental plastics in production to a total of approximately 40%.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

1967<\/div>
1968<\/div>
1976<\/div>
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2010<\/div>
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2022<\/div>
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