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Sveden Trä is origin and future. It is conviction and adaptation, pride and responsibility. Sveden Trä is a force that unites. A force that anchors. In a world that is looking for shortcuts and quick solutions, Sveden Trä is a promise of something that lasts. 

Sveden Trä is characterized by

Tradition & History
Craftsmanship
Pride

Sveden Trä is a company characterized by tradition and history, where the local connection has shaped the business. The opportunity to live and work in the heart of Dalarna is a strong driving force. Here we start from the local raw material and use our modern technology and professional skills to create wood products of the highest quality. We are proud of the region we live in and the company we work for, therefore we also feel a responsibility for the products that the company produces.

Sveden Trä is now run by

Third generation Andersson

Today, Sveden Trä is run by Per-Erik Andersson, grandson of Aron Andersson. His daughter Katharina and son Richard are both active within the company. 

Sveden Trä through the years

1934
1959
1984
1987
1988
1993
2003
2004
2007
2009
2012

Rågsveden Steam Sawmill starts its production

It all starts in 1934 when some enterprising farmers in Äppelbo use their joint forces to build Rågsveden Steam Sawmill. The sawmill becomes a lifeline in the village and is of great importance to the local community. In the 50s, the main owner dies and the future for the sawmill looks bleak.

The Andersson family takes over the business

Aron Andersson is looking for new challenges. With the help of Äppelbo municipality, which sees the value in the sawmill ending up with an owner with long-term plans, Aron can take over the business. 

 

The sawmill gets its first modern planing mill

A successful sawmill business is based on a constant flow of improvements, at the same time there are certain crucial investments that have made Rågsveden what it is today. One such is the investment in the sawmill's first planer. It marks the start of the fine further processing that has become the company's hallmark today.

The company starts a forestry company

Another strategic investment that has proven to be decisive is when Sveden Trä forms a forestry company with the task of securing the sawmill's timber supply.

New saw line with sawmill building

Per-Erik and Karl-Inge, who at this time have taken over responsibility for the company, decide to build a completely new saw line. The old frame saw is replaced by a new reducer chipping saw from Ari in 1984, and production is immediately doubled. 

Dalalist is founded

Over the years, it is not only the sawmill that has developed. The Andersson family has continuously sought new opportunities to strengthen their business. In 1987, they decided to buy the long-established moulding factory Malungs Listhyvleri, and Dalalist was formed.

A completely new advanced planing mill is built

Västerdala Träkomponenter is founded

A completely new surface treatment line is also started up, and in 1993 it is time to take over premises and machinery from what was once Faluhus' production in Vansbro, thus creating Västerdala Träkomponenter. The company's two painting lines are located there today.

Another advanced planing line is built

New sawing line for small timber is built

The sawmill investment made in 1984 is followed up with a new modern small timber line from Veisto, and again the sawmill's capacity increases significantly.

New trimming line with camera sorting is built

The operations are gathered under Sveden Trä

The operations continue to expand, and in 2009 the joint company name Sveden Trä is created as a tool to work the market with joint forces. At the same time, the company is awarded the Triple-A Diamond Diploma for the highest credit rating in Soliditet's credit rating system for 20 years in a row.

DalaFloda Golv is acquired

The DalaFloda Golv business is added after a successful bid for the operation. Now Sveden Trä can finally enter the market and offer a comprehensive range of further processed and surface-treated wood products such as moulding, interior panelling, exterior panelling and solid wood flooring.

A new measuring station is put into operation

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