{"id":12147,"date":"2020-09-22T11:20:31","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T09:20:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.joab.se\/?page_id=12147"},"modified":"2026-01-19T17:50:04","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T16:50:04","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.joab.se\/en\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"History"},"content":{"rendered":"
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    1963<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB was founded by Jan Olsson at Hisingen in Gothenburg, working\u00a0 at first with vehicle repairs.<\/p>\n

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    1965<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB moved to the \u00d6sterg\u00e4rde Industrial Park and continued repair shop operations.<\/p>\n

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    1966 \u2013<\/strong> JOAB started manufacturing dump truck bodies.<\/p>\n

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    1967<\/strong> \u2013 The first \u201cJOAB Lift\u201d SkipLoader was manufactured.<\/p>\n

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    1969 \u2013 <\/strong>JOAB manufactures its first dump truck.<\/p>\n

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    1970 \u2013 <\/strong>First export order. To Porsgrund, Norway<\/p>\n

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    1974 \u2013 <\/strong>A new skiploader\u00a0 was developed. Prototype.<\/p>\n

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    1975<\/strong> \u2013 Retractable-arm skip loader \u2013 The new generation of SkipLoaders was launched.<\/p>\n

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    1979<\/strong> \u2013 The Retractable-arm SkipLoader was supplemented with an overhang platform for 2 containers.<\/p>\n

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    1986<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 JOAB acquired one of the longest-established truck body manufacturers in Sweden, the Hjalmarsfors Vagnfabrik AB in Dals-Rostock, to where manufacturing was relocated. Operations in Gothenburg was moved to new premises in the \u00d6sterg\u00e4rde Industrial Park.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    1987<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB\u00a0began manufacturing HookLifts, the first one being Type J18.<\/p>\n

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    1990<\/strong> \u2013 In Dals Rostock, the factory was extended with a third factory area.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    1992<\/strong> \u2013 Cameleont\u00ae was launched as a swap body system for rapid and easy body swaps.<\/p>\n

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    1996<\/strong> \u2013 Production capacity was increased with the installation of a welding robot in Dals-Rostock.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    1997<\/strong> \u2013 A low-frame HookLift, L20 (low 20 tns), was designed and launched, and became an immediate market success.<\/p>\n

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    1999<\/strong> \u2013 In December Lessebo Hydraulik AB in Sm\u00e5land was bought, and JOAB added the Lessebo Lift to its range.<\/p>\n

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    2001<\/strong> \u2013 In Gothenburg, the business moved into a completely newly built larger property.<\/p>\n

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    2002<\/strong> \u2013 Peter Olsson appointed as new Managing director. The Finnish competitor Hookmaster was bought and incorporated in the company.<\/p>\n

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    2003<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB - Environment and Quality Certified according to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    2005<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB inaugurated it's up-to-date paintshop in Dals Rostock.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    2006<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB started RVC production in M\u00f6nster\u00e5s municipality.<\/p>\n

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    2008<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB bought an industrial estate in Blomsterm\u00e5la and moved the RCV production to Blomsterm\u00e5la.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    2009<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB invested in a second industrial estate in the same area. The new production building of 7000 sqm gave a total production space of 12000 sqm. Together with the latest investment was also 2 complete robot welding stations bought.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    2013<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB celebrates 50-year anniversary. New office opens in Finland, strengthening sales organization in Finland.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/li>\n

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    2014<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB entered a partnership with the largest refuse collection vehicle manufacturer in Europe, German-owned Faun\/Zoeller and gets thereby a more complete and comprehensive range of products to offer the market. JOAB also invested in a new welding robot plant for its production of hooklifts in its factory in Dals Rostock.<\/p>\n

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    2015<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB introduces three new products, L18X, L26 and JOAB E-Power, an environmentally friendly PTO which allows you to run your bodywork on electric power. JOAB also invested in a new welding robot plant for its production of hooklifts in its factory in Dals Rostock.<\/p>\n

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    2016<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB is investing over 50 milion SEK in expanded assembly capacity. The new assemly hall gets an area of 3000 square meters and will be located near JOAB headquarters in Gothenburg. JOAB moved into its new premises at Stora Holm in November 2016.<\/p>\n

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    2018<\/strong> \u2013 JOAB launches the patent-pending hooklift program EcoDrive, which significantly reduces fuel consumption and gives the user more efficient, faster and safer work.<\/p>\n

    \u2013 From 1 April 2018, JOAB Recycling AB will be transferred to JOAB F\u00f6rs\u00e4ljnings AB. It relates to JOAB Recycling's operations in the field of development, production, marketing and sales of RCV. The transfer of operations takes place to make the administrative routines of the JOAB Group more efficient.<\/p>\n

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    2019 \u2013<\/strong>JOAB acquires Finnish Pro Lift OY's operations on April 1, 2019. The acquisition complements the Group's operations with the addition of mainly HMF cranes and an expanded service market in Finland.<\/p>\n

    \u2013 JOAB launches fixed flatbed that we develop and produce in-house. The new, self-developed flatbeds, together with Pro Lift's existing range of flatbeds adapted for the largest cranes, means that JOAB can now offer a complete range of fixed flatbeds for cranes between 10 and 100TM.<\/p>\n

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    2020 \u2013<\/strong>JOAB takes over the distribution of Hillend front loaders for the Nordic countries previously operated by KD Hydraulik in Denmark and Zetterbergs in Sweden.
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    \n\u2013 JOAB delivers seven hooklifts til Swedavia that will sweep, salt & clear airports around the country.
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    2021 \u2013<\/strong>JOAB launches the 30-ton hooklift L30A EcoDrive, which is the strongest low-rise hooklift on the market.
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    \u2013 Sweden's first hydrogen-powered garbage truck is developed in collaboration between Renova, Powercell Sweden AB, Scania and JOAB.
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    - JOAB receives its largest order in the company's history and includes approximately 230 units for the Armed Forces in Sweden.<\/p>\n

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    2022 \u2013 <\/strong>JOAB launches the first EcoDrive skiploader, model VL is first out.
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    - Delivery of a hooklift to Molanders Transport in Gothenburg: Scania T143 8x4 with JOAB L24. Behind the cab, the motif features ice hockey star Henrik Lundqvist.<\/p>\n

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    \u2013 Elmia Truck was a successful fair with many visitors.
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    2023 \u2013 <\/strong>Solar Park - JOAB starts producing its own electricity in Dals Rostock.
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    - JOAB appoints a new CEO, Stefan Hartz\u00e9n<\/p>\n

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    \u2013 JOAB celebrates its 60th anniversary
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    2023 \u2013 <\/strong>JOAB launches an entirely new standard for on-site waste collection, FNI-4.
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    2023 \u2013 <\/strong>The defence segment has been developed with new products during the year. JOAB has been awarded a framework agreement for a new bridge-layer, BAP, and has also obtained an NCAGE code, meaning registration as a NATO supplier and strengthened opportunities to participate in international procurements.
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