1986–1995: Electronic Business Communication

In 1986, Stralfors was one of the first companies in Sweden to invest in an EDI system for electronic business communication.

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EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) remains an important element of Stralfors' business and means that standardised electronic business documents are transmitted automatically between companies.

Stralfors also led the way with its environment-friendly computer paper Strålfors Noll [Stralfors Zero], which was launched in 1998. Even Greenpeace took part in a seminar in Copenhagen when the paper was introduced. Sales reached SEK 100 million within just one year of the launch.

The following year saw Stralfors meet the requirements of both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and when the company celebrated its 75th anniversary in 1994 it was named one of the 25 most environment-friendly publicly listed companies in Sweden by The Natural Step. In 1995, Stralfors launched the very first computer paper in the world manufactured using pulp from totally enclosed bleaching plants – Miljö Plus [Environment Plus].

Explore a century of Strålfors

1919–1955: Graphic Production

Stralfors’ business is based on a long tradition, and it all started in 1919 with a man named Thage Carlsson in Ljungby, Sweden.

1956–1969: Punch cards and the company's first computer

On a trip to the USA in the early 1950s, Göthe Parkander was inspired by automatic data processing and punch cards. Punch cards became Stralfors’ first, but not last, contact with the IT industry.

1970–1985: Labels, IT-accessories and gaming

In 1975, Stralfors bought its first label company, Datakett in Helsingborg, which manufactured data labels and other self-adhesive labels. This was the first of a number of acquisitions that made Stralfors a leader in the industry.

1986–1995: Electronic Business Communication

In 1986, Stralfors was one of the first companies in Sweden to invest in an EDI system for electronic business communication.

1996–2006: Loyalty schemes and information logistics

In 1996, Strålfors bought the manufacturer and supplier of smart cards, P. A. Segenmark in Uppsala. With this acquisition, Stralfors strengthened its customer relationships and took a major step towards its current offering.

2006–2012: The road to Omnichannel

In 2006, Swedish company Posten AB acquired Stralfors, which was then de-listed from the Stock Exchange. A couple of years later, Stralfors set up operations in the Polish town of Laskowice.

2013-2021: Connecting the dots in a digital world

Since 1919, Strålfors has successfully managed to transform at every major paradigm, always in close cooperation with our customers.