9 During the 1960s, sales of carpenter’s benches gained momentum and almost 30,000 benches were manufactured per year. Sjöbergs also carried out a project with Sida, the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency, which resulted in sending 1,850 carpenter’s benches to schools in Ethiopia. Sjöbergs continues to grow – one of Axel’s grandchildren has joined the company, the factory is growing in size, and the range is expanding with furniture, wall bars, playground equipment, handicraft, and much more. After the turn of the millennium, Sjöbergs receives the majority of new customers in the US market, including a historic order worth SEK 12 million. For 17 years, Sjöbergs was owned by various investment companies, but reverted to being a family business in 2006 with Jan Möllefors as CEO and Johan Sjöberg as chair of the board. In addition to streamlining operations, they are investing in personnel and modern technology. Furthermore, a new product range for textile handicrafts is being launched, which means that Sjöbergs can deliver complete wood and textile handicraft classrooms. Sjöbergs changed its name to Sjöbergs Workbenches AB and has subsequently been acquired by Idun Industrier AB. The goal is to continue to develop the company and strengthen the brand, as well as to inspire creativity all over the world. Production is still based in Stockaryd, Sweden, and the range has been refined over more than 100 years. Sjöbergs is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of professional handicraft benches. We’re now looking at how we can create good conditions for the joy of creating for future generations over centuries to come. The gold medal that Sjöbergs was awarded during the design exhibition in Sacramento in 1959. OUR STORY
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