Eriksbergs Mekaniska Verkstad
The story begins at the Eriksberg shipyard in Gothenburg, which opened its first quay in 1871. The yard was known as “Torpet” and grew into a workplace for thousands of people.
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Rooted in shipbuilding
Ture Johansson developed and patented the folding-wing tool at the Eriksberg shipyard in 1972. Erix Tool then took the invention to industry around the world.
Ture Johansson patents the tool
Inventor Ture Johansson developed and patented the back spotfacing tool in 1972. The folding wing is still the basic principle of every Erix tool.
The shipyard crisis and the start of Erix Tool
By 1977 the shipyard crisis had cost more than 5,000 people at Eriksberg their jobs. Among them was managing director Per Alsén, who some time later founded Erix Tool AB.
Part of Västindustrier
Erix Tool is part of Västindustrier. The tools are made in Sweden and used in aerospace, defence, automotive and other industries around the world.
Made in Sweden
Erix Tool is based in Surte, north of Gothenburg. The tools are made in Sweden and marked MADE IN SWEDEN.
Erix Tool AB · Hamnvägen 4 · 445 52 Surte · SwedenPart of Västindustrier
Erix Tool belongs to a Swedish group of specialised industrial companies. Its sister companies offer CNC turning, machining and surface treatment, among other services.
Available worldwide.
Erix tools are sold through authorised distributors and agents worldwide, or directly from Sweden. Tell us which country you are in and we will help you from there.