About us
During our 55 years of history, we have established a great amount of experience within a variety of production techniques. We are more than happy to share these experiences with our customers to find the optimal solution for all production needs.
Our history
With its 55 years of history, Fristad Plast has seen a lot of milestones worthy to remember. In this history section you’ll find a selection of these.
The first factory
The beginning
The company was founded by Leif Forsström, in his home garage in Fristad.
injection moulding
The first machine for injection moulding was purchased.
life bouys
During 1976 Fristad Plast started to produce life bouys. This was the start of a long journey to develop the life bouy into its current prouction methods.
move to expressvägen
Fristad Plast moves to its current location at Expressvägen in Fristad.
first expansion
The location on Expressvägen is expanded with additional space.
second expansion
Expressvägen is expanded a second time.
third expansion
For a third time, Expressvägen is expanded.
swedflex – china
Fristad Plast goes to China! To further meet customers demands, Fristad Plast opens a subsiduary in China, Swedflex. The business idea is to offer “swedish production in Asia”.
rescuelife 247
Fristad Plast launches a new venture within water safety equipment. The brand RescueLife 247 is founded and launches at the nordic market.
fourth expansion
Expressvägen is expanded a fourth time. This time the expansion includes a brand new conference floor, to fulfill all needs for meetings within the growing company.
record growth
Fristad Plast closes the fiscal year with a record breaking 36% growth of turnover. A fantastic achevment made possible by all dedicated employees during the challening times of the pandemic.
New looks
Fristad Plast presents a new graphic profile, with a new logo and signature colors. The red ring honours the long history of dedication to life saving equipment, as well as symbolising the focus on circularity within the entire company.
New factory
Fristad Plast is growing! The construction of a second factory in Fristad is started. This facility will be the home to the growing business of logistics and the expanding brand RecueLife 247.
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