{"id":8914,"date":"2024-09-25T13:47:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-25T13:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tekotryck.getsocial.oderland.agency\/historia\/"},"modified":"2025-01-07T10:02:07","modified_gmt":"2025-01-07T10:02:07","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/tekotryck.se\/en\/about-us\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Ever since we began in 1984, TekoTryck has been a pioneer in screen printing. Welcome to take part in our history, where quality, craft and environment walk hand in hand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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From the beginning, about 40 years ago, TekoTryck has been a pioneer in screen printing. We have advancer our craft, focusing on quality, environmental awareness and innovation. Already in 1994, we introduced the first screen printed dishcloth to the market \u2013 today that product is on display all over the world, printed by us, in S\u00f6lvesborg, Sweden.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1949<\/div>\r\n

The Swedish Dishcloth Comes to Life<\/h3>\r\n

Civil Engineer Curt Lindquist, in Norrk\u00f6ping, Sweden, is fed up with cloths that don\u2019t wipe the surface dry. Using a meat grinder, he pressurises cotton and salt into a sheet that finally meets his expectations. The dishcloth is born.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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1984<\/div>\r\n

TekoTryck AB is Founded<\/h3>\r\n

TekoTryck AB is founded by the Larsson family in S\u00f6lvesborg; Rune Larsson and his sons, Bosse and Uffe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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1990<\/div>\r\n

The Only Screen Frame Tensioning System in Sweden<\/h3>\r\n

TekoTryck already had its own in-house colour mixing. At this point we also want our own screen frame production, to gain full control from start to finish. 1990 TekoTryck invests in a screen frame tensioning system. As of today, there is only one of those left in Sweden \u2013 the one at TekoTryck; still a central part of our screen frame creation. Other screen printers buy ready-made frames, we make our own. We think that\u2019s pretty cool!<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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1994<\/div>\r\n

A Major Milestone in Our History<\/h3>\r\n

It is at this point (mid 90\u2019s) the dishcloths enter the scene. The first designer we print them for is Anna Petermann, followed by Lena M Karlsson. Nisse at TekoTryck quickly realises that prints on dishcloths may become something really big, and goes all in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Hard Rock Cafe<\/h3>\r\n

TekoTryck begins printing all T-shirts for Hard Rock Caf\u00e9, in the Nordic countries. 120\u00a0000 \u2013 150\u00a0000 T-shirts are printed each year, throughout the 90\u2019s. That\u2019s a lot of T-shirts!<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2000<\/div>\r\n

The Japan Concept<\/h3>\r\n

One of the most important events in our history \u2013 The Japan Concept. TekoTryck, like the spider in a web, connects and introduces our Japan based customer, to Scandinavian designers. This concept lays the foundation for several future co-operations, world-wide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Our Own Warehouse<\/h3>\r\n

TekoTryck evolves from being a production-oriented, into a market-oriented company. From now on, TekoTryck has its own warehouse, with dishcloths and velour towels in stock.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2005<\/div>\r\n

The Swedish Dishcloth<\/h3>\r\n

The first dishcloth delivery for USA is shipped \u2013 ever since, we have delivered millions of printed dishcloths to North America. Together with our customers we have introduced the dishcloth to the North American market, using the phrase \u2018The Swedish Dishcloth\u2019. We are quite proud of how the launch has turned out.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2006<\/div>\r\n

TekoTryck Relocates<\/h3>\r\n

A third relocation for TekoTryck, since other tenants in the building need more space. TekoTryck just moves to the other side of the street (Thure Carlsson v\u00e4g 14), but it also turns out to be a major revitalization for the company. We are still here, in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2010<\/div>\r\n

Formpress Co-Operation<\/h3>\r\n

Nisse meets with a designer, Maria Holmer Dahlgren, in Stockholm. Maria suggests Nisse to contact Christian at Formpress. Her instinct says that our two companies should be able to do much together and help each other. And how right she is\u2026 from that day on, Formpress are still our close friends and partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2010<\/div>\r\n

H&M Supplier<\/h3>\r\n

TekoTryck provides screen printed dishcloths to H&M (Hennes & Mauritz AB), with their own designs. The dishcloth reaches 14 different countries through one channel. TekoTryck is one of two Swedish H&M suppliers, and for 7 years we deliver dishcloths to them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2013<\/div>\r\n

Nils Persson Owns 100%<\/h3>\r\n

After gradually buying into the company, Nils Persson now owns 100% of TekoTryck.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2016<\/div>\r\n

20 000 Unique Artworks<\/h3>\r\n

At this point TekoTryck passes 20\u00a0000 unique printed artworks since the start, 1984. Artworks are printed on kitchen towels, bath towels, T-shirts, dishcloths and much more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2018<\/div>\r\n

New TekoTryck CEO<\/h3>\r\n

2018 Johanna Olofsson becomes CEO of TekoTryck. Though it all started in 1984, by the Larsson family, TekoTryck is from now on run by a new family, steering the company into the future, as Johanna is the daughter of Nils Persson, the owner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2020<\/div>\r\n

The End of an Era <\/h3>\r\n

Bath towels are replaced by dishcloths. Since 1985 TekoTryck has screen printed bath towels, table runners and other large formats. At this point the demand for bath towels is in steady decline, while there is a significantly higher demand for dishcloths. With new dishcloth printing machines and an oven on their way in, our oldest machinery moves out, to make room. A heartfelt decision, but it makes the company better equipped to meet the customer\u2019s needs, looking ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2021<\/div>\r\n

Best Company in Blekinge<\/h3>\r\n

TekoTryck wins L\u00e4nsstyrelsen\u2019s award: Best Blekinge Company, at Guldeken Gala, in 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2022<\/div>\r\n

The World\u2019s First and Largest <\/h3>\r\n

During the S\u00f6lvesborg City festival, Killebom, in summer of 2022, TekoTryck organises the World\u2019s first and largest dishcloth exhibition. In close partnership with our fantastic customers, TekoTryck has now printed more than 15\u00a0000 artworks on dishcloths, exported to more than 60 countries. The exhibition is a success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2023<\/div>\r\n

Di Gasell 2023<\/h3>\r\n

TekoTryck recieves the award \u2018Di Gasell 2023\u2019, a yearly award since 2000, appointed by the magazine \u201cDagens Industri\u201d, to the fastest growing companies in Sweden. TekoTryck meets all the hard-earned criteria required of a Gazelle company. Only a few succeed.<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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2024<\/div>\r\n

Trippel A<\/h3>\r\n

TekoTryck certifies for AAA + 15 years with the highest credit rating. That means we are one of 2481 companies, out of 681\u00a0879 limited companies in Sweden, with the highest credit rating between 2009\u20132024. We proudly stand up for this achievement!<\/p>\n<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

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