Robert Nyholm

Ab Ekeri Oy

Every industry has its pioneers who make special investments in product development and customer satisfaction and constantly strive to be at the leading edge. In flexible transport solutions, the pioneer is Ekeri. Ekeri produces and sells box semi-trailers, box trailers and truck boxes with fully opening sides this has been a market niche since 1997. The first semi-trailers with an opening side was already built in 1978. 1945 - Founding of the company Bror Eklund founds a company under the name Eklunds Snickeri, focusing primarily on carpentry. The company also builds superstructures and trailers. 1950 - Carpentry products Products manufactured by the company include doors and furniture. 1960 - Trailers and kiosks In addition to superstructures and trailers, Eklunds Snickeri also manufactures caravans and horse-drawn carriages. 1970 - Metal industry Ekeri specialises in transportation equipment, and primarily in covered trailers and trailers with tarpaulin sides. Management of the company transfers to Lars and Henrik Eklund. 1980 - New factory In the 1980s a new factory was built. Export markets also began opening up in Sweden and Norway. 1990 - Side opening Ekeri specialises in side-opening superstructures and trailers. The third generation joins the business. Exports to countries beyond the Nordic region begin. 2015 - 70 years Over 70% of Ekeri's production is being exported by this point. Turnover continues to grow. 2019 - Ekeri expands Ekeri expands its factory site with a brand new factory building for the door- and sandwich panel production. More pictures and info at: www.ekeri.com