{"id":5138,"date":"2025-03-06T13:07:37","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T12:07:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farbomek.se.haus.se\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2025-11-24T10:28:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T09:28:56","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/farbomanufacturing.com\/en\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About us"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul id=\"breadcrumbs\">\n<li>\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/farbomanufacturing.com\/en\/\">Home<\/a>\n                                            <\/li>\n<li>\n                            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"5\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 5 14\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M4.25879 0.705078L1.1416 13.4609H0L3.11719 0.705078H4.25879Z\" fill=\"#C3C8C8\"><\/path><\/svg>                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/farbomanufacturing.com\/en\/about-us\/\">About us<\/a>\n                                            <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Rooted in a proud steel tradition<\/h1>\n<p>F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing was founded in Fagersta in 1988. Here, in the heart of the Bergslagen steelmaking region, there are many other companies born of the same proud industrial tradition, such as Epiroc, Fagersta Stainless, and Seco Tools, which is part of the Sandvik Group. <\/p>\n<p>In addition, within a radius of 250 km, there are ABB, Hitachi Energy, Metso, OilQuick, Outokumpu, Quintus Technologies, Systemair, plus quite a few other international and local companies in need of machining.<\/p>\n<p>F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing is a privately owned and independent company with a clear growth strategy. We know that those who do not develop, will sooner or later be phased out. That&#8217;s why we work continuously on business development, automation, renewed manufacturing technology and increased digitization that keep us at the forefront of technological development.   <\/p>\n<p>  Foundation<br \/>\n  1900<br \/>\n  Employees<br \/>\n  0<br \/>\n  +<br \/>\n  Production area<br \/>\n  0<br \/>\n  m2<br \/>\n  CAGR 2021 &#8211; 2024<br \/>\n  0<br \/>\n  %<br \/>\n  Our history  <\/p>\n<h2>Focus on metal cutting<\/h2>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8170\">\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8170\">\n  1988A new company is born<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L8 9.16683L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16671C13.6345 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83356L8.66657 7.83355H7.33343Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M8.66659 3.23373C8.6666 2.86558 8.36815 2.56713 8 2.56713C7.63185 2.56713 7.3334 2.86558 7.33341 3.23373L7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L7.33343 13.7665C7.33339 14.1347 7.63183 14.4331 8 14.4331C8.36817 14.4331 8.66661 14.1347 8.66657 13.7665L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16672C13.6346 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83355L8.66657 7.83355L8.66659 3.23373Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<style>\n                .elementor-element-dd4832f{\n                --padding-top: var(--webien-padding-top-none);\n                --padding-right: var(--webien-padding-right-none);\n                --padding-bottom: var(--webien-padding-bottom-none);\n                --padding-left: var(--webien-padding-left-none);\n                }\n            <\/style>\n<p>  F\u00e5rbo Mekaniska AB is founded by Krister Svennberg. Roger Berggren is one of the first employees.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8171\">\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8171\">\n  2005New ownership and new ideas<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L8 9.16683L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16671C13.6345 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83356L8.66657 7.83355H7.33343Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M8.66659 3.23373C8.6666 2.86558 8.36815 2.56713 8 2.56713C7.63185 2.56713 7.3334 2.86558 7.33341 3.23373L7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L7.33343 13.7665C7.33339 14.1347 7.63183 14.4331 8 14.4331C8.36817 14.4331 8.66661 14.1347 8.66657 13.7665L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16672C13.6346 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83355L8.66657 7.83355L8.66659 3.23373Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<style>\n                .elementor-element-6d5e0df{\n                --padding-top: var(--webien-padding-top-none);\n                --padding-right: var(--webien-padding-right-none);\n                --padding-bottom: var(--webien-padding-bottom-none);\n                --padding-left: var(--webien-padding-left-none);\n                }\n            <\/style>\n<p>Roger Berggren, with long industry experience and innovative ideas, takes over ownership and expands the business. Roger changes the focus of the company from being a service workshop to focusing on contract manufacturing. The premises are expanded and major investments are made in machinery.  <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8172\">\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8172\">\n  2013The business case holds<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L8 9.16683L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16671C13.6345 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83356L8.66657 7.83355H7.33343Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M8.66659 3.23373C8.6666 2.86558 8.36815 2.56713 8 2.56713C7.63185 2.56713 7.3334 2.86558 7.33341 3.23373L7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L7.33343 13.7665C7.33339 14.1347 7.63183 14.4331 8 14.4331C8.36817 14.4331 8.66661 14.1347 8.66657 13.7665L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16672C13.6346 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83355L8.66657 7.83355L8.66659 3.23373Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<style>\n                .elementor-element-eaae82b{\n                --padding-top: var(--webien-padding-top-none);\n                --padding-right: var(--webien-padding-right-none);\n                --padding-bottom: var(--webien-padding-bottom-none);\n                --padding-left: var(--webien-padding-left-none);\n                }\n            <\/style>\n<p>The business reaches a milestone in terms of turnover and has a stable customer base.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8173\">\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8173\">\n  2016First acquisition<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L8 9.16683L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16671C13.6345 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83356L8.66657 7.83355H7.33343Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M8.66659 3.23373C8.6666 2.86558 8.36815 2.56713 8 2.56713C7.63185 2.56713 7.3334 2.86558 7.33341 3.23373L7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L7.33343 13.7665C7.33339 14.1347 7.63183 14.4331 8 14.4331C8.36817 14.4331 8.66661 14.1347 8.66657 13.7665L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16672C13.6346 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83355L8.66657 7.83355L8.66659 3.23373Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<style>\n                .elementor-element-a493690{\n                --padding-top: var(--webien-padding-top-none);\n                --padding-right: var(--webien-padding-right-none);\n                --padding-bottom: var(--webien-padding-bottom-none);\n                --padding-left: var(--webien-padding-left-none);\n                }\n            <\/style>\n<p>  F\u00e5rbo Mekaniska acquires the production of Toolbits from Westlings in Vansbro. These Toolbits are cutting steel with hardness HRC 68-70.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8174\">\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8174\">\n  2018 &#8211; 2020Broadening the business and expanding the ownership base<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L8 9.16683L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16671C13.6345 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83356L8.66657 7.83355H7.33343Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M8.66659 3.23373C8.6666 2.86558 8.36815 2.56713 8 2.56713C7.63185 2.56713 7.3334 2.86558 7.33341 3.23373L7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L7.33343 13.7665C7.33339 14.1347 7.63183 14.4331 8 14.4331C8.36817 14.4331 8.66661 14.1347 8.66657 13.7665L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16672C13.6346 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83355L8.66657 7.83355L8.66659 3.23373Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<style>\n                .elementor-element-463a7d4{\n                --padding-top: var(--webien-padding-top-none);\n                --padding-right: var(--webien-padding-right-none);\n                --padding-bottom: var(--webien-padding-bottom-none);\n                --padding-left: var(--webien-padding-left-none);\n                }\n            <\/style>\n<p>  F\u00e5rbo Mekaniska (now F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing) acquires 100% of the shares in Kohlswa Kedjan AB from David and M\u00e4rta Grimaldi. This acquisition creates a base for own products. The ownership circle is expanded with experienced people who have a background from SVIA, ABB and Hexagon.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8175\">\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8175\">\n  2021Serial production on contract<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L8 9.16683L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16671C13.6345 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83356L8.66657 7.83355H7.33343Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M8.66659 3.23373C8.6666 2.86558 8.36815 2.56713 8 2.56713C7.63185 2.56713 7.3334 2.86558 7.33341 3.23373L7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L7.33343 13.7665C7.33339 14.1347 7.63183 14.4331 8 14.4331C8.36817 14.4331 8.66661 14.1347 8.66657 13.7665L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16672C13.6346 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83355L8.66657 7.83355L8.66659 3.23373Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<style>\n                .elementor-element-67bb381{\n                --padding-top: var(--webien-padding-top-none);\n                --padding-right: var(--webien-padding-right-none);\n                --padding-bottom: var(--webien-padding-bottom-none);\n                --padding-left: var(--webien-padding-left-none);\n                }\n            <\/style>\n<p>  F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing wins a three-year contract for series production that includes handling purchasing and warehousing. An important reason is F\u00e5rbo&#8217;s ability to respond correctly to all elements of the tender documents, including the part covering sustainability.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8176\">\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"7\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8176\">\n  2023New CEO and strong growth<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L8 9.16683L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16671C13.6345 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83356L8.66657 7.83355H7.33343Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M8.66659 3.23373C8.6666 2.86558 8.36815 2.56713 8 2.56713C7.63185 2.56713 7.3334 2.86558 7.33341 3.23373L7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L7.33343 13.7665C7.33339 14.1347 7.63183 14.4331 8 14.4331C8.36817 14.4331 8.66661 14.1347 8.66657 13.7665L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16672C13.6346 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83355L8.66657 7.83355L8.66659 3.23373Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<style>\n                .elementor-element-031f7ce{\n                --padding-top: var(--webien-padding-top-none);\n                --padding-right: var(--webien-padding-right-none);\n                --padding-bottom: var(--webien-padding-bottom-none);\n                --padding-left: var(--webien-padding-left-none);\n                }\n            <\/style>\n<p>In 2021, Roger Berggren initiates the handover of CEO responsibilities to Mikael Vetterskog, who takes over in 2023. Roger transitions to supporting the business as a partner. In the 2022\/2023 financial year, the company reaches over a quarter of a billion SEK in turnover with some 60 employees.  <\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-8177\">\n<summary data-accordion-index=\"8\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-8177\">\n  2024New management team and intensive work on digitalization<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L8 9.16683L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16671C13.6345 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83356L8.66657 7.83355H7.33343Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"17\" viewbox=\"0 0 16 17\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" transform=\"translate(0 0.5)\" fill=\"#E85C40\"\/><path d=\"M8.66659 3.23373C8.6666 2.86558 8.36815 2.56713 8 2.56713C7.63185 2.56713 7.3334 2.86558 7.33341 3.23373L7.33343 7.83355L2.73358 7.83356C2.36546 7.83351 2.06702 8.13196 2.06701 8.50012C2.067 8.86828 2.36545 9.16673 2.73361 9.16672L7.33339 9.16673L7.33343 13.7665C7.33339 14.1347 7.63183 14.4331 8 14.4331C8.36817 14.4331 8.66661 14.1347 8.66657 13.7665L8.66661 9.16672L13.2664 9.16672C13.6346 9.16672 13.933 8.86828 13.933 8.50012C13.933 8.13196 13.6345 7.83351 13.2664 7.83355L8.66657 7.83355L8.66659 3.23373Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path><\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n<style>\n                .elementor-element-e253a73{\n                --padding-top: var(--webien-padding-top-none);\n                --padding-right: var(--webien-padding-right-none);\n                --padding-bottom: var(--webien-padding-bottom-none);\n                --padding-left: var(--webien-padding-left-none);\n                }\n            <\/style>\n<p>  The management team changes and now includes representatives of finance, HR, quality and production, as well as the CEO. 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Roger Berggren is one of the first employees. <\/p>\n<p>Roger Berggren, with long industry experience and innovative ideas, takes over ownership and expands the business. Roger changes the focus of the company from being a service workshop to focusing on contract manufacturing. The premises are expanded and major investments are made in machinery.  <\/p>\n<p>The business reaches a milestone in terms of turnover and has a stable customer base.<\/p>\n<p>F\u00e5rbo Mekaniska acquires the production of Toolbits from Westlings in Vansbro. These Toolbits are cutting steel with hardness HRC 68-70.F\u00e5rbo Mekaniska (now F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing) acquires 100% of the shares in Kohlswa Kedjan AB from David and M\u00e4rta Grimaldi. This acquisition creates a base for own products. The ownership circle is expanded with experienced people who have a background from SVIA, ABB and Hexagon.F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing wins a three-year contract for series production that includes handling purchasing and warehousing. An important reason is F\u00e5rbo&#8217;s ability to respond correctly to all elements of the tender documents, including the sustainability part.    <\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Roger Berggren initiates the handover of CEO responsibilities to Mikael Vetterskog, who takes over in 2023. Roger transitions to supporting the business as a partner. In the 2022\/2023 financial year, the company reaches over a quarter of a billion SEK in turnover with some 60 employees.  <\/p>\n<p>The management team changes and now includes representatives of finance, HR, quality, and production, as well as the CEO. Intensive digitization work begins in production planning, production support and administration. <\/p>\n<p>The company changes its name to F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing to emphasize the deep cooperation with many large international customers.<\/p>\n<p>Having expanded its production capacity with new production equipment and additional hirings, F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing is ready to take on even larger volumes in series production and outsourced production.<\/p>\n<p>  Our vision  <\/p>\n<h2>The safe choice<\/h2>\n<p>We are your most committed partner when it comes to machining. We have a sustainable business focus and help to keep industrial production, skills and jobs in Sweden. <\/p>\n<p>In our company, everyone takes responsibility, solves challenges together, and contributes to smart and efficient manufacturing solutions throughout our business.<\/p>\n<p>  Our values  <\/p>\n<h2>A solid foundation<br \/>for well-being and success<\/h2>\n<p>Our values, or core values, are anchored with all our employees. The values are clear guiding principles for our daily work, where the goal is to always deliver the best solution to our customers. Our values also help to create job satisfaction, credibility, and a perception of us as a serious, responsible company.  <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 10\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"10\" height=\"10\" fill=\"#327491\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n  The safe choice<br \/>\n We want to be the safe choice for our customers, for new employees and for all other stakeholders we work with. This means that trust, or confidence, is central. We achieve this through openness and honesty and by keeping our promises. We are also open to ongoing reviews of what we have done well and what we can do better next time &#8211; we are a learning organization that always wants to improve.<br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 10\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"10\" height=\"10\" fill=\"#327491\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n  Personal commitment  <\/p>\n<p>At F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing everyone is part of a team. A team where everyone matters equally and everyone contributes to the whole. Each employee also has their own responsibility to ensure that they receive and deliver in a way that does not disrupt the work or our processes. We help each other, and put the team before the self, even though everyone has the right to have an opinion and all contribute to our common success.   <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 10\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"10\" height=\"10\" fill=\"#327491\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n  Smart efficiency  <\/p>\n<p>A team must train together to keep winning. Better technique, better understanding of the game and more teamwork lead to success. For a business, the same applies: Competitors want to take over our customers and suppliers may choose other companies over ours.  <\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why we challenge each other to constantly improve. In other words, we want to be more efficient in everything we do, where automation, both in production and in supporting functions, helps us maintain a leading position. <\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10\" height=\"10\" viewbox=\"0 0 10 10\" fill=\"none\"><rect width=\"10\" height=\"10\" fill=\"#327491\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n  Sustainability for competitiveness  <\/p>\n<p>The concept of sustainability encompasses three pillars: economic, social and environmental responsibility. Read more about our <a href=\"https:\/\/farbomanufacturing.com\/en\/about-us\/sustainability\/\">sustainability work<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Sustainability for competitiveness means we review everything we do to live up to the pillars, making us an attractive choice for customers, employees and suppliers. Minimized rejects, for example, result in lower raw material costs, better prices to customers, and fewer transports for recycling. With two shifts combined with opportunities for wellness and exercise, we ensure that our employees have a balanced life, which contributes to joy at work. Everyone is welcome, regardless of religion, nationality, or gender.   <\/p>\n<p>  Sustainability  <\/p>\n<h2>Investing in the future<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/farbomanufacturing.com\/en\/about-us\/sustainability\/\"><br \/>\n  Sustainability<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n  Quality &amp; Certification  <\/p>\n<h2>Quality you can rely on<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/farbomanufacturing.com\/en\/about-us\/quality\/\"><br \/>\n  Quality<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n  Careers  <\/p>\n<h2>Become part of our team<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/farbomanufacturing.com\/en\/careers\/\"><br \/>\n  Careers<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n  Collaborations  <\/p>\n<h2>We work as a team<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/farbomanufacturing.com\/en\/about-us\/collaborations\/\"><br \/>\n  Partnership<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home About us Rooted in a proud steel tradition F\u00e5rbo Manufacturing was founded in Fagersta in 1988. 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