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Date: 2009-11-13
New significant contracts to TVAB.
TVAB International has been awarded a new long term contract for supply of
large wire harnesses to a world leading manufacturer of construction
equipment. This follows a recent large contract for complete harness
system for a new fork lift program. These orders together with a large
number of ongoing business negotiations indicates a continued successful
business development for TVAB.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 70 570 3336
Date: 2009-03-16
TVAB has now fully implemented it's new CAE tool VeSys in Sweden and Poland.
The system enables accurate and efficient product and process design and
is integrated with TVAB's ERP system as wells as machine managments
systems. Recently a complete paperless product launch was successfully
carried out in coopertion with a major international customer.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 70 570 3336
Date: 2008-10-23
TVAB and Bombardier deepens cooperation
TVAB has signed a LoI with Bombardier Transportation
for the delivery of Driver Desks for 20 new trains for
Swedish railroad.
Together with expected harness business for the same
project the order will be worth €5 millions.
Production will start at TVAB Skänninge plant to
later be transferred to TVAB Polska.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 70 570 3336
Date: 2008-10-23
TVAB International has qualified as one of the "Gasell
companies"
We are proud to announce that TVAB International has
qualified as one of the "Gasell companies"
of the year 2008. Swedens largest business newspaper
"Dagens Industri" every year award a number
of growing companies the titel "Gasellföretag".
This prestigious award means that the company is one
of the fastest growing companies in Sweden. The criterias
for the award is that a company has had a high (doubled
turnover) and stable growth for at least four years,
is profitable, has grown organically and has sound finances.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 70 570 3336
Date: 2008-10-09
TVAB International AB gives notice to 57 people in Sweden
TVAB International has today announced the intention
to cease production at the Töcksfors plant. As
a result notice will be given to 57 people at the plants
in Töcksfors and Skänninge in Sweden. Negotiations
with the union have started in accordance with Swedish
labour regulation.
TVAB has during the past few years experienced a rapid
sales growth and reached a turnover 2007 of € 29
million. The positive trend continued for the first
part of 2008. Since a few months our customers have
reduced their orders substantially. This unfortunate
trend increased sharply the last few weeks, reflecting
the dramatic slowdown of the world economy.
In order to safeguard the running business and the
future progress of the company the management has decided
to concentrate all manufacturing to TVAB’s main
plant in Lodz, Poland. Headquarter and a reinforced
customer focused sales and project organisation will
remain in Sweden.
With these actions TVAB will considerably reduce costs,
improve the competitiveness and secure a strong market
position
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 70 570 3336
Lennarth Wernvik
CFO
Tel. + 46 702 671 83
Date: 2008-09-17
New facility in Lodz, Poland is now completed
The construction of our new facility in Lodz, Poland
is now completed. Internal infrastucture work and preparations
for the move are ongoing. All operations will be moved
to the new modern plant befor years end. With this new
facility TVAB Polska will be able to offer top modern
working environment and further improve manufacturing
efficiency. The layout is planned in accordance with
Lean manufacturing principles and there is space available
for planned growth.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 070 570 3336
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Date: 2008-03-31
TVAB's new factory in Lodz, Poland, is taking shape.
“The construction is well on time and the planned
move in August/September is feasible”, says TVAB
Polska President, Mr. Gunnar Holmberg. With the new
facility TVAB will introduce a new production lay-out
according to “Lean Manufacturing” principles.
With all activities on one floor and state-of-the-art
equipment the skilled labour force will be given the
possibility to further improve the operational performance.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 070 570 3336
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Date: 2008-03-03
New significant contracts to TVAB
We are glad to announce that TVAB International has
recently been awarded several new important businesses.This
includes complex engine harnesses, sophisticated electrical
panels and new-developed electronic systems. Unfortunately
we are unable to reveal the full description of these
new advanced products until our customers have launched
them on market. However, we feel proud that our efforts
to provide high quality services and products is well
appreciated by our prominent customers and is resulting
in continuing success.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 070 570 3336
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Date: 2007-11-05
TVAB sales hit new records
TVAB is proud to note that sales during 2007 is steadily
increasing. New businesses to current and new customers
mean that we are outgrowing our facility in Lodz, Poland.
TVAB Polska will therefore move into a brand new building
in August 2008. "This move will allow us to streamline
our operations and further improve efficiency"
says Mr. Gunnar Holmberg, Managing Director at TVAB
Polska.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 070 570 3336
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Date: 2007-05-11
New Managing Director at TVAB
Polska.
Mr Gunnar Holmberg is replacing Mr Börje Liviken
as Managing Director for TVAB Polska. Mr Holmberg has
vast experience of leading positions in Sweden and Internationally.
The operations at TVAB Polska have been growing very
fast the last few years. The number of employees is
short of 400 and the operation is in transfer from a
manufacturing shop into a full service company. Mr Holmberg
and his team are dedicated to take on the challenges
ahead and we wish them the best of luck.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 070 570 3336
Date: 2007-04-20
TVAB Invests in more capacity
TVAB has placed orders for one additional ultram odern
cut & crimp machine, two new cutting devices for
tubes and 50 electronic testing devices with printers.
All equipment is intended for our facility in Lodz,
Poland. The increase in orders during this year has
been above expectation as a result of our customer’s
very good sales. We are currently struggling to satisfy
the demand for our products and the investment in additional
modern equipment is part of our programs to increase
capacity and efficiency.
Per Axéll
CEO
Tel. + 46 070 570 3336
Date: 2007-01-30
Organisational changes at KA
Wiking AB
Mr. Christer Alfredsson has resigned as managing director
for KA Wiking to assume a similar position outside of
TVAB Group. Mr. Alfredsson has been part of the group
management since TVAB acquired KA Wiking in 2004. Much
attention has been focused on coordinating the activities
between the companies. During the fall 2006 decision
was made to move the contracted production from Estonia
to our own facility in Poland and to cut down of the
production in Skänninge. Mr. Alfredsson has in
a skilful manner led this extensive restructuring.
Mr. Alfredsson has now taken the decision to seek a
career outside the TVAB Group and we wish him all the
best. The period of employment at KA Wiking AB will
end February 28.
Ms. Christina Nordh has been appointed as Plant Manager
for KA Wiking. Ms. Nordh, with a vast experience in
the company, is at present production manager and responsible
for business area Railway.
The market organisation will be reinforced with additional
resources. Our intention is to increase the service
levels and clarity in communication. We will come back
with more information on changes that may concern your
operations.
We will be happy to answer any questions.
Per Axéll
Managing Director & CEO
Tel. + 46 070 570 3336
Christer Alfredsson
Tel. +46 070 664 1495
Date: 2006-11-03
Technical Manager at TVAB Sp.z.o.o.
I am glad to announce that Mr. Sören Rundin has accepted
the assignment as Technical Manager at TVAB Sp.z.o.o..
Sören will begin his new assignement on December 1.
2006. I am sure that Sörens vast experience and know-how
will greatly contribute to the progress of our business.
We wish Sören good luck in his challenging new position.
Per Axéll
Managing Director TVAB Group
Telephone: +46 573 145 09
Mobile phone: +46 70 570 3336
Press release September 27, 2006
KA Wiking AB, part of the TVAB Group, restructures Skänninge
operation.
The manufacturing is concentrated to the Polish operation
and the administration to the head office. These measures
are caused by local market drop and customer demands
for low cost country production. KA Wiking AB will be
transformed into a Market and Engineering organisation,
targeting customers with complex technical products.
A notice has today been given to the Swedish Labour
Market Administration concerning 46 employments. There
are also 9 employees with time limited contracts affected
by the notice. Labour union negotiations will start
within short.
The TVAB-group manufactures wire harnesses for the transportation
and engineering industries. The group includes TVAB
Invest AB in Töcksfors, Sweden, KA Wiking in Skänninge,
Sweden and TVAB Sp.z.o.o., in Lodz, Poland. Annual group
sales are approx 30 million euros.
For further information please contact:
Christer Alfredsson
VD KA Wiking AB
Telephone: +46 142 299713
Mobile phone: +46 70 664 1495
Per Axéll
Managing Director TVAB Group
Telephone: +46 573 145 09
Mobile phone: +46 70 570 3336
Date: 2006-09-22
Offical opening Lodz, Poland
On September 20. TVAB held the official opening of the
new premises in Lodz, Poland. The Vice President of
the city of Lodz congratulated the TVAB team to the
new modern facilities and handed over an official letter
from the city, wishing the company a prosperous future.
TVAB's CEO, Mr. Per Axéll gave a speech where he informed
about the successful development of the TVAB Group,
but also the challenges for the future. "It is all about
people", Mr. Axéll said and expressed his and his partner
Mr. Wernvik appreciation of the great job done by everybody
at TVAB, Poland.
Many prominent guest were present including representatives
of the most important customers, like Volvo Penta and
Volvo CE. After the ceremony the guest were invited
to a plant tour to inspect the new facilities and the
new modern equipment recently installed. Appreciations
and congratulations from customers and other partners
encouraged the TVAB team to continue the work for new
achievements.
Date: 2006-09-01
Information
KA Wiking, a member of the TVAB-group, is moving it’s
manufacturing from Estonia to TVAB’s plant in Poland.
The TVAB-group manufactures wire harnesses for the transportation
and engineering industries. The group includes TVAB
Invest AB in Töcksfors, Sweden, KA Wiking in Skänninge,
Sweden and TVAB Sp.z.o.o., in Lodz, Poland. Annual group
sales is approx 30 million euros.
The production in Estonia is currently placed with a
contract manufacturer. In conjunction with the expansion
of TVAB’s operations in Poland all volume manufacturing
will be concentrated here. The integration will result
in significant efficiency improvement with regards to
the flow of material and products and a better utilisation
of machines and facilities. The move will be completed
before the end of 2006 and require recruitment of approx.
35 people in Poland.
For further information please contact:
Christer Alfredsson, Managing
Director, KA Wiking. phone. no.: +4670 664 1495
Per Axéll, Managing Director,
TVAB-group. phone. no.: +4670 570 3336
Date: 2006-08-15
Common purchase organisation
for the TVAB Group
Mr. Thor Fjugstad has been appointed Purchase Director
for the TVAB Group. Thor has a long international carrier
within purchasing including leading positions within
Saab/GM, Electrolux och Lear Corporation.
Lead by Thor, the purchase organisation shall make sure
that TVAB has the best suppliers (quality, service,
price) for each sector and that there are programs in
place for continues improvements. Component reduction,
Standardisation and capital utilisation are prioritise
areas.
Per Axéll
Managing Director
Date: 2006-08-15
New IT-organisation
Mr. Per Axelsson has been recruited as IT Manager to
head the Groups IT-activities, Per is well-known at
TVAB and comes from a position as project manager at
Sys-Team. Per starts 15. september.
Lennarth Wernvik
Finance Director
Date: 2006-07-04
New board of directors
TVAB's new board of directors was constituted at the
board meeting in June. The new external directors bring
outstanding experience and knowledge of the global transportation
and engineering industry that will contribute to TVAB's
development and growth. The board of directors now consists
of the following persons:
Anders Frisinger, Chairman
Birgitta Öjmertz
Ingar Jensen
Per Axéll, Managing Director
Lennarth Wernvik
Anna Moberg, employee representative
Börje Reinholdsson, employee representative
Date: 2006-07-03
Summer closing
Due to summer closing the TVAB Group will offer limited
service week 28 and 31 and be completely closed week
29 and 30.
Date: 2006-07-03
TVAB invest in latest technology
In line with the strategy to further improve quality
and flexibility for our customers, TVAB has invested
in 4 new Cut & Crimp machines from Komax in Switzerland.
The machines, Komax Alpha 355, is the latest state of
art and allows for high productivity, superb quality
control and flexible manufacturing. 3 machines are installed
at TVAB in Poland and one at TVAB in Sweden. The machines
will be fully operational during July 2006.
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Date: 2006-01-24
New owners to TVAB
Mr. Per Axéll and Mr. Lennarth Wernvik have acquired
the TVAB Group from January 23. 2006.
Mr. Axéll and Mr. Wernvik both have long experience
from the international automotive industry most recently
at Autoliv Inc. and Lear Corporation respectively. At
TVAB, Mr. Axéll will act as Managing Director and Mr.
Wernvik as Director of Administration and Finance.
The TVAB Group is experiencing a very positive development
with steady growth for old and new customers. The new
owners will continue to build an international group
to serve current and new customers on a global basis.
Date: 2005-10-31
Elmia Subcontractor
Visit TVAB at Elmia Subcontractor during 8 - 11 November.
We will be in stand A04:28.
Welcome.
Marketing dept.
Date: 2005-03-29
Summer Holiday
TVAB has the Summer Holiday during Weeks 28, 29, 30,
31.
We kindly ask all our customers to plan for this regarding
delivery-plans, visits and other contacts.
From all of us to all of you, Have a nice summer.
Marketing dept.
Date: 2005-03-22
Volvo Powertrain D9 Penta Engine
Supplier Day
TVAB participated in Volvo Powertrain D9 Penta Engine
Supplier Day
-Lyon, France- March 22nd, 2005
TVAB have started deliveries to Renault VI Powertrain
engine plant in Lyon, France.
TVAB supply the engine harness to the D9 Penta engine.
Tomas Magnusson Planning Engineer and Roger Björnson
Business Manager participated from TVAB and met the
responsible people from Production, Logistics and Quality
dept.
Roger Björnson
Business Manager
Date: 2005-01-10
TVAB investing 10 MSEK in new
technology
During the fall 2004 TVAB has been investing in new
technology for IDC-connections. With this new machine,
the only one in northern Europe certain kind of cable
harnesses can be manufactured fully automatic.
By this investment we can achieve a degree of rationalization
which means that even "simple" jobs could be kept in
Sweden instead of being transfered to low cost countries.
The objective of TVAB is that by the use of rational
methods and hi-tech equipment being able to compete
even with low cost countries.
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Bengt Gustafsson
CEO
Date: 2004-09-01
TVAB acquires K.A. Wiking in
Skänninge
September 1:st TVAB takes over the company KA Wiking
in Skänninge. By this acquire the group of companies
becomes one of Swedens biggest suppliers of cable harnesses.
The acquire also means that we becomes a complete systems
supplier with the capacity to offer our customers services
as project management, product development, construction
and production of harnesses, as well as complete systems.
The group of companies will, after the acquire, have
production units in Töcksfors Sweden, Skänninge Sweden
and Lodz in Poland. In total the group of companies
will employ approx. 370 persons. To fulfill the customers
demands for a rational and cost effective production
there is at the moment an ongoing investment program
on a total of 20 million SEK in the Töcksfors factory,
which will mean that we can offer new complete solutions
to competitive prices.
After the acquire a cooperation will start with the
Pars Group, former owner of KA Wiking, in order to obtain
knowledge in areas such as sheet metal, mechanics and
other fields of engineering outside our own area cable
harnesses, electrics and electronics.
Bengt Gustafsson
CEO
Date: 2004-08-24
Increased co-operation with Volvo
Penta
TVAB have a long co-operation with Volvo Penta on the
Marina engines sector.
We are now very glad to the new contracts in the Industrial
engine sector.
During the spring we started production for new D16.
IND. engine.
We recently also got the contract for the new D12. IND.
engine as well.
This production starts up in during the autumn.
Those contracts are very important for TVAB and will
make Volvo Penta, TVABs largest customer.
Roger Björnson
Business Manager
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