Elanders AB
Sector unknown·ELAN-B · Nasdaq Stockholm·Fiscal year to 31/12/2024
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Carbon tax and ETS prices
Regulation
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Elanders also has the possibility to use its business model and global presence for the benefit of both a reduced climate footprint and increased profitability. Through its broad service portfolio and geographical spread, Elanders can offer customized logistics solutions close to the customer’s business and the end customer. In this way, the customer can reduce emissions, not least in their transportation systems, and at the same time optimize costs.”
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DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“We optimize freight forwarding through consolidation of goods at local hubs both outbound in the producing country and inbound in the receiving market.”
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DriverNegative impact: weakens
“These are mainly due to the Group’s dependence on non-renewable energy for transportation and emissions in relation to the production of paper. Decreasing the dependence on fossil fuels in both Elanders’ own fleet of trucks and in freight forwarding services supplied by others and adjusting the choice of energy and materials within the printing operations are two key issues for Elanders, as they make up the greatest sources of greenhouse gas emissions within the Group.”
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InputNegative impact: weakens
“The major driver of greenhouse gas emissions in our printing operations is usage and waste of paper, which we are targeting in a number of ways. A basic principle is that the most sustainable way to print is to print on demand in the location where the demand is found, thereby reducing the paper usage and waste as well as transportation.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“What initiatives have you taken when it comes to sustainability? FB: Our global network solutions let us optimize shipment to help our customers lower their greenhouse gas emissions by enabling last mile shipping closer to the consumers.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“We are also reducing our carbon footprint by using renewable energy and, for instance, choosing DHL GoGreen solutions for overseas post. Almost all our sites are FSC ® - certified, and we explain the advantages of using FSC ® -certified paper for our customers who increasingly choose to do so.”
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Chains out: this weakens Shipping and logistics, strengthens Energy efficiency, weakens Cement and building materials
Automotive
End markets
DriverNegative impact: weakens
“This change is primarily related to the Automotive customer segment that continues to face major structural challenges, which has led to strategic cost-side measures.”
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DriverNegative impact: weakens
“The change is mainly attributable to the Automotive customer segment, which is facing major structural challenges and continues to show a decline in demand.”
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DriverNegative impact: weakens
“The negative impact on the business area’s net sales was mainly due to weak demand in the Automotive customer segment.”
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Market
“Automotive — Flexibility for change Bespoke solutions to optimize production Elanders is a logistics paner to several Swedish, German and British car manufact - urers that are all included in the Automotive cus tomer segment.”
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E-commerce
Technology
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“E-commerce is increasingly important for the Fashion industry. Many customers are looking for a partner that can take an extensive and comprehensive responsibility and be deeply integrated into their e-commerce and other business operations.”
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DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Within online print, volumes continue to grow in mass production of individually customized printed matter ordered online.”
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DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“A common characteristic for the fashion industry is the fast pace, with several new collections in a year. A logistics partner must keep up with the speed of the industry, be able to handle extremely fluctuating volumes and make sure that the right goods are available in stores and ready for online orders at the right time.”
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DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“The end customer’s experience must always be excellent when it comes to service and speed of delivery.”
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DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“The largest share of sales here is found within the area of Online Print, where a range of digital printing services are growing at a good pace.”
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DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“In the digital transformation of business models through e-commerce fulfillment, LGI has years of experience and excellent references in both the B2C and B2B sectors.”
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DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Headquaered on the American east coast, Bergen Logistics is a leading contract logistics company and omnichannel expe capable of managing a great number of clients in an ecient and protable way thanks to its proprietary technological plaorm CloudX.”
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Market
“— Assembly and Testing — Production Distribution & Outbound Services — Pick and Pack — Consolidation and Transit — Global and Local Deliveries — JIS (Just-in-Sequence) — E-commerce Procurement & Inbound Services — Sourcing and Procurement — Customs Services — Freight Solutions — Warehouse and Inventory Management Recipients — Consumers — Retail — E-commerce — Factories — Hospitals All steps of the life cycle On behalf of customers, Elanders manages and optimizes the flow of raw materials, components, finished products, payments and information through all steps of a product’s life cycle.”
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Market
“When it comes to e-commerce, Elanders, combined with providing logistics services, can create and take responsibility for the operation of the customer’s web shop, including content production and management, as well as customer and financial services.”
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Market
“Currently our focus is on Health Care, FMCG, industrial mobility, excise bonded opportunities, e-commerce and value-added services like co-packing.”
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Circular economy and recycling
Regulation
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Managing returns, recycling and reuse is becoming an increasingly important part of the supply chain.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“That is why sustainability is an integrated part of the Group’s business and strategy. The goal is that the Group’s negative impact on the environment will be minimized and new business models found that can have a positive impact in the form of, for example, more circular flows of materials and resources.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“This helps stabilize Renewed life for used IT equipment Within Renewed Tech, Elanders takes care of used IT equipment, for example computers and servers, to be reconditioned and sold to new users on the second-hand market. The biggest environmental impact of a product comes from the production phase. This means that there are considerable environmental advantages of prolonging its life before it is finally recycled.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“During 2024, Elanders handled approximately 190 thousand discarded units, which equaled more than 44 thousand tonnes of avoided CO e. This meant an increase of 17 thousand tonnes of CO e compared to the previous year.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“Furthermore, we promote circularity through our after-market services for refurbishing or recycling old equipment.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“FB: Our global network solutions let us optimize shipment to help our customers lower their greenhouse gas emissions by enabling last mile shipping closer to the consumers. We also have an extensive partner program focusing on circular solutions and aiming to enhance the longevity of products through secondary markets.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“Within the category E5, the company has identified an opportunity for positive impact in the form of the business concept Life Cycle Management which contributes to more circular flows of material and avoids greenhouse gas emissions by, for instance, refurbishing discarded IT equipment to prolong the useful life of, for example, laptop computers, cell phones, computer screens and servers. This way, customers can reduce their environmental footprint and contribute to a more circular economy.”
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Market
“Besides efficient delivery to end customers, Elanders’ clients can benefit from aftermarket services such as the supply of spare parts, repair/ maintenance and updating of software or batteries. Once the end customer eventually discards the product, the services within Life Cycle Management can be added to circulate the product. There, the discarded equipment is collected and subsequently gets its data wiped and is either reconditioned and sold on the second-hand market or recycled after any reusable spare parts have been recovered.”
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Market
“At the other end of the production line, empty packaging and boxes used upon delivery are cleaned up and reused for the next delivery of components.”
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Chains in: EU climate and energy policy strengthens
Digitalisation
Technology
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“There is an ongoing shift from traditional offset print with large editions towards digital print and more recipient-adapted products. Online print, that is a strategically prioritized area for the Group, continues to show organic growth.”
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DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Elanders is a global provider within print and packaging, with its own print production sites in a number of countries and collaborations within several networks and partnerships. Although traditional commercial offset printing today is experiencing continuously decreasing volumes, the story is quite the opposite when it comes to various forms of digital print ordered online.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“What are your focus areas for the future? We are focusing on more mergers and acquisitions in the direction of online print – and digital print overall. We will also continue investing in production equipment and processes as well as marketing.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“In 2024, Elanders continued the roll-out of the company’s proprietary WMS, CloudX, and by the end of the year, the system was in use in 18 facilities around the world. As a result, the company has acquired new global customers and developed several existing local and regional customers to become global. — Print & Packaging Solutions Elanders Sverige AB, which was previously part of the business area Supply Chain Solutions, is as of January 1, 2024, included in Print & Packaging Solutions, which better reflects the Group’s internal reporting structure and the company’s product and service offering.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“CloudX will additionally be available on the market, to the benefit of customers who, for example, want to handle logistics in-house in their home market, but use Elanders overseas, and keep the same efficient WMS.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“Over the last few years, investments have been made in competitive digital technology in order to meet customer demand for flexible print production in shorter and smaller series with high quality and at competitive prices.”
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Market
“CI: A great advantage is the ease and speed of integration with all major shop systems used by brands, as well as marketplaces, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems and retailers. A fulfillment solution can very rapidly be set up or expanded to a new market, enabling standardization and a radically improved customer experience.”
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Market
““ Our strong, state-of-the-a proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS) CloudX provides a seamless workow and omnichannel fulllment.””
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Chains in: Cybersecurity (products and services) strengthens, Public investment and infrastructure strengthens
Chains out: this strengthens IT consulting and public-sector IT
Healthcare and hospitals
End markets
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“The strategically important customer segment Health Care also showed organic growth.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“We have a continued focus on Electronics, which is our core customer segment, but are also working hard to realize our aspirations within Health Care and will continue to expand our capabilities in this area to more sites.”
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Market
“— Assembly and Testing — Production Distribution & Outbound Services — Pick and Pack — Consolidation and Transit — Global and Local Deliveries — JIS (Just-in-Sequence) — E-commerce Procurement & Inbound Services — Sourcing and Procurement — Customs Services — Freight Solutions — Warehouse and Inventory Management Recipients — Consumers — Retail — E-commerce — Factories — Hospitals All steps of the life cycle On behalf of customers, Elanders manages and optimizes the flow of raw materials, components, finished products, payments and information through all steps of a product’s life cycle.”
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Market
“The industry has special regulations and strict demands when it comes to things like sterile handling of equipment, components, consumables and input materials for medical preparations. For a logistics partner, this entails considerable investments, high standards, quality-assured processes and recurring audits of required certifications.”
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Market
“The British company Kammac is a exible and reliable contract logistics provider that provides supply chain management services to a wide range of companies within, for example, food and beverages and health care.”
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Market
“Currently our focus is on Health Care, FMCG, industrial mobility, excise bonded opportunities, e-commerce and value-added services like co-packing.”
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Chains in: Ageing population strengthens, GLP-1 and obesity treatment mixed effect
Semiconductors and electronic components
Raw materials and inputs
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Our customer segmentsThis is Elanders In a world characterized by, among other things, a growing middle class, the consumption of electronics is on the rise, both for companies and consumers. This goes for everything from computers, surveillance systems and TVs to heat pumps and data centers.”
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DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“However, the business area can see increased demand in the customer segments Electronics and Other.”
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Market
“The Group provides services starting off from the procurement of components, carrying out quality controls and just-in-time/sequence deliveries for manufacturing. When the products are finished, Elanders offers warehousing and distribution according to the customers’ wishes. A range of value-added services such as assembly of components, flashing software, country adaptation and consolidating orders are also offered. Furthermore, clients can get assistance with customs clearance, certain financial services and cross-border tax management.”
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Market
“Electronics — Services throughout the life cycle From component procurement to retrieval of the nished product The Electronics customer segment is one of Elanders’ largest, with several giants within electronics and IT found among its clients.”
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Market
“Clients demand end-toend solutions to achieve efficient handling of large volumes of products and equipment that often need to be adapted to various geographical markets and types of users. The management of spare parts, repairs and handling of discarded equipment are also increasingly handed over to a partner in today’s outsourcing market.”
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Market
“The company is a partner to some of the world’s leading companies in consumer electronics, communications, computing, medical technology, software and retail.”
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Chains in: Artificial intelligence strengthens
Shipping and logistics
End markets
Market
“— Assembly and Testing — Production Distribution & Outbound Services — Pick and Pack — Consolidation and Transit — Global and Local Deliveries — JIS (Just-in-Sequence) — E-commerce Procurement & Inbound Services — Sourcing and Procurement — Customs Services — Freight Solutions — Warehouse and Inventory Management Recipients — Consumers — Retail — E-commerce — Factories — Hospitals All steps of the life cycle On behalf of customers, Elanders manages and optimizes the flow of raw materials, components, finished products, payments and information through all steps of a product’s life cycle.”
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Market
“The service offering includes everything from order management, procurement, purchasing components, customs management and warehousing to production logistics, manufacturing, configuration, quality control and delivery. The Group also handles payment flows and synchronizing purchasing and warehousing with demand, as well as managing the recycling or resale of returned or discarded products.”
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Market
“Avoided emissions in thousand tonnes CO e 1) Elanders’ two business areas Through its largest business area Supply Chain Solutions, Elanders is one of the lea ding com panies in the world in global solutions for supply chain management. The range of ser vices includes, among other things, taking responsibility for and optimizing customers’ material and product ows, everything from sourcing and procure ment combined with warehousing to aer-sales services.”
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Market
“Elanders is a global logistics company offering a broad service range of integrated solutions within supply chain management. The business is mainly operated through two business areas, Supply Chain Solutions and Print & Packaging Solutions.”
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Market
“While being true experts within the area of print and packaging, we also add value by delivering solutions in every step of the customer’s supply chain, end-to-end and beyond. Starting from the online sales process, where we can supply web shop solutions, online print production, storage and finally invoicing and aftermarket services, where we for instance can manage end customer returns.”
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Market
“Elanders offers integrated and customized solutions for handling all or part of the customers’ supply chain. The Group can take complete responsibility for complex and global deliveries that may include purchasing, storage, configuration, production and distribution. The offer also includes order management solutions, payment flows and after market services on behalf of the customers.”
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Chains in: Carbon tax and ETS prices weakens, Global trade volumes strengthens, Fuel strengthens
M&A and consolidation
Macro
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Thanks to Elanders’ financial strength, this creates opportunities for the Group to gain market shares.”
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DriverNegative impact: weakens
“When Elanders acquired Kammac Ltd in November 2023, two-thirds of the purchase price was paid at the time of the acquisition. The remainder consists of a contingent consideration that will be paid during the second quarter of 2025 and is based on the outcome of 2024.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“With the acquisitions of Bishopsgate Newco Ltd. in February 2024 and Kammac Ltd in November 2023, Elanders strengthened its market position within technical logistics and contract logistics in the UK. This has made the country one of the largest markets for Elanders which is of strategic importance, given that the UK is one of Europe’s largest logistics markets.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“Furthermore, the acquisitions were an important step in the Group’s strategy to constantly evolve its offering, increase its geographical spread and improve its EBITA margin.”
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Packaging
Raw materials and inputs
InputNegative impact: weakens
“The major driver of greenhouse gas emissions in our printing operations is usage and waste of paper, which we are targeting in a number of ways. A basic principle is that the most sustainable way to print is to print on demand in the location where the demand is found, thereby reducing the paper usage and waste as well as transportation.”
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Market
“The Group also provides global, comprehensive solutions within print that are run extremely efficiently and flexibly. Everything from print and packaging production to various add-on services, like for example kitting and packing for just-in-time or sequence delivery, are offered. In addition to packaging, most of the growth in printing services is found within online print, where Elanders has both its own efficient order platforms and delivers printed matter for a number of other well-established companies.”
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Market
“Elanders’ two business areas With innovative force and global presence, Elanders, through the business area Print & Packaging Solutions, oers cost-eective solutions that can handle customers’ local and global needs for printed material and packaging. In many cases, this is combined with advanced order plaorms on the Internet, value-added services and just-in-time deliveries.”
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Market
“Today, Elanders is one of few global companies offering solutions that include everything from printed matter and packaging to other related services such as kitting and packaging for just-in-time or sequence deliveries worldwide.”
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Chains out: this weakens Beer and beverages
Automation and robotics
Technology
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Manufacturing costs must be kept down, lead times short and product quality and delivery precision high. Logistics is a key factor for success along the supply chain all the way to the aftermarket.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“We are continuously working to optimize and improve our processes and workflows, making full use of the latest, state-of-the-art technology to deliver exceptional quality and short production times.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“Over the last few years, investments have been made in competitive digital technology in order to meet customer demand for flexible print production in shorter and smaller series with high quality and at competitive prices.”
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Business cycle and GDP growth
Macro
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“The market outlook going forward is positive for the majority of both customer segments and regions, despite a continued cautious market. During the second half of the year, demand increased gradually and is expected to remain stable overall.”
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DriverNegative impact: weakens
“This change is primarily related to the Automotive customer segment that continues to face major structural challenges, which has led to strategic cost-side measures. The majority of the company’s other customer segments, however, are experiencing a gradual improvement in demand.”
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StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“Elanders divides its customers into six segments according to the industry they work in: Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, Industrial and Other. The Group strives to have a good spread and customer mix in the segments. Diversication makes Elanders more robust in business cycle uctuations, swings in demand and global crises.”
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Chains out: this strengthens Global trade volumes, strengthens Construction
Medical devices
Technology
Market
“Today, Elanders are experts within medical logistics with a global footprint, committed to delivering services at the highest level of quality without compromise and with continuous improvements. The clients are efficiently supported throughout the product life cycle, starting from the procurement of materials, through manufacturing and assembly, as well as distribution, and on to aftermarket services and the handling of equipment that is worn-out. Elanders can manage entire logistics chains and ensure that end customers are provided with the equipment, spare parts and consumables, at the right time.”
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Market
“The Group handles all aspects of logistics and transport, as well as providing and coordinating value-added services for sensitive health care equipment and in vitro diagnostics (IVD). This includes demo pool services, installation services, taking back wornout equipment, as well as temperature-controlled storage in different climate zones down to –80 degrees Celsius.”
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Market
“The company is a partner to some of the world’s leading companies in consumer electronics, communications, computing, medical technology, software and retail.”
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Chains in: Ageing population strengthens
Retail
End markets
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Fashion showed continued rising growth in Europe while Fashion in North America has negative growth but, on a positive note, the inflow of new customers and requests continued to increase during the end of the year.”
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Market
“— Assembly and Testing — Production Distribution & Outbound Services — Pick and Pack — Consolidation and Transit — Global and Local Deliveries — JIS (Just-in-Sequence) — E-commerce Procurement & Inbound Services — Sourcing and Procurement — Customs Services — Freight Solutions — Warehouse and Inventory Management Recipients — Consumers — Retail — E-commerce — Factories — Hospitals All steps of the life cycle On behalf of customers, Elanders manages and optimizes the flow of raw materials, components, finished products, payments and information through all steps of a product’s life cycle.”
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Market
“Canada, Moldova, Netherlands and the USA Fashion and Other ~ Our largest operations — Bergen LogisticsThis is Elanders How does being pa of the Elanders Group benet Bergen Logistics?”
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Chains in: Consumer spending strengthens
Textiles and nonwovens
Raw materials and inputs
Market
“At the same time, the Group also offers more complex concepts for mature brands that crave more customization and flexibility from their logistics partner, in order to achieve desired scalability and flexibility. No matter the type of concept, the great advantage clients get from Elanders is that they can focus on their core business: designing clothes (or other fashion items) and handling the manufacturing and sales. Meanwhile they keep one point of contact and one integration for their global fulfillment needs.”
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Market
“Within this area the Group oers global supply chain manage - ment ser vices adapted to the needs of all types of customers. From new, smaller brands all the way up to well-established giants present in most consumers’ wardrobes. percent of Elanders’ total sales thousand m in total floor area at facilities within the Group number of sites globally This is Elanders Our customer segments — Fashion The Fashion customer segment includes not only clothes, but also accessories, perfumes and other lifestyle items.”
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Market
“Bergen Logistics offers global solutions for both multinational fashion customers and customers intending to expand into new markets. The company wants to be a natural partner to growth companies looking for a simple way to establish themselves and grow in new markets.”
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Grocery retail and private label
End markets
Market
“FMCG customers often demand agile flexibility from their logistics partners.”
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Market
“Since the acquisition of Kammac in 2023, another important part of the customer segment Other is FMCG, including the beverage industry. Here, the Group provides third-party logistics services with great range, including warehousing of both finished products and brewing materials, e-commerce fulfillment and transport.”
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Chains in: Consumer spending strengthens
Chains out: this weakens Agriculture and food production
Industrial manufacturing
End markets
Market
“— Assembly and Testing — Production Distribution & Outbound Services — Pick and Pack — Consolidation and Transit — Global and Local Deliveries — JIS (Just-in-Sequence) — E-commerce Procurement & Inbound Services — Sourcing and Procurement — Customs Services — Freight Solutions — Warehouse and Inventory Management Recipients — Consumers — Retail — E-commerce — Factories — Hospitals All steps of the life cycle On behalf of customers, Elanders manages and optimizes the flow of raw materials, components, finished products, payments and information through all steps of a product’s life cycle.”
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Market
“This is Elanders Our customer segments — Other percent of Elanders’ total sales glass bottles handled per year M M photo calendars per year Other Indu str ial Procurement & Customs management Warehousing Manufacturing & Customs management Warehousing Returns management White glove delivery Local and global distribution & Indu str ial Industrial — Responsiveness creates success Customized solutions at the right cost Elanders has a strong position in the Industrial customer segment and handles everything from smaller products to large-scale, logistically complex constructions and solutions. With great responsiveness to customers, the Group retains the high delivery precision and service quality demanded. percent of Elanders’ total sales outgoing deliveries every year from Elanders’ warehouses thousand m in total floor area at facilities within the Group In order to stay competitive and generate profits, industrial manufacturers today need control and efficiency at all stages.”
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Agriculture and food production
End markets
Market
“Currently our focus is on Health Care, FMCG, industrial mobility, excise bonded opportunities, e-commerce and value-added services like co-packing.”
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Chains in: Grain and agricultural commodities mixed effect, Climate change and extreme weather weakens, Grocery retail and private label weakens
Artificial intelligence
Technology
StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“What are your focus areas for the future? We are focusing on more mergers and acquisitions in the direction of online print – and digital print overall. We will also continue investing in production equipment and processes as well as marketing.”
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Chains out: this strengthens Data centres, strengthens Semiconductors and electronic components, strengthens Semiconductor industry
Beer and beverages
End markets
Market
“The British company Kammac is a exible and reliable contract logistics provider that provides supply chain management services to a wide range of companies within, for example, food and beverages and health care.”
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Chains in: Grain and agricultural commodities strengthens, Consumer preference shifts mixed effect, Packaging weakens
Energy efficiency
Technology
StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“In 2024, Elanders further expanded the use of the energy saver module “eSaver”. The “eSaver” module functions as a lowpass filter that smooths out fluctuations in the power grid, leading to more efficient energy usage. Similar to the energy recovery systems in modern electric vehicles, surplus energy is captured and reinjected as needed.”
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Chains in: Carbon tax and ETS prices strengthens, EU climate and energy policy strengthens
IT operations and cloud
Raw materials and inputs
Market
“In addition to the offer to the B2B market, the Group also sells reused and refurbished IT-related products via its own brand ReuseIT and photo products via the brands fotokasten and myphotobook directly to consumers.”
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Subscription models
Technology
StrategyPositive impact: strengthens
“In addition to this, Elanders has also chosen to discontinue a large part of the subscription box operations, which for a long time has had low profitability. As a result of this discontinuation, sales will decrease by MUSD 22 on an annual basis, of which MUSD 13 in 2024. — Newly established business in Thailand During the year, Elanders has established its first contract logistics unit in Thailand after securing an important deal with one of the Group’s major Electronics customers.”
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Fuel
Raw materials and inputs
DriverNegative impact: weakens
“These are mainly due to the Group’s dependence on non-renewable energy for transportation and emissions in relation to the production of paper. Decreasing the dependence on fossil fuels in both Elanders’ own fleet of trucks and in freight forwarding services supplied by others and adjusting the choice of energy and materials within the printing operations are two key issues for Elanders, as they make up the greatest sources of greenhouse gas emissions within the Group.”
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InputNegative impact: weakens
“The major challenge is our large fleet of trucks. Here, we are looking for new solutions including electric trucks and trailers, as well as other green alternatives to diesel such as HVO and hydrogen fuel cells. Costs remain a challenge, but customers are increasingly ready to pay the price to meet their own emissions reduction targets.”
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Chains out: this strengthens Shipping and logistics, strengthens Aviation and travel
Interest rates
Macro
DriverNegative impact: weakens
“Higher interest expenses, as an effect of the current net debt combined with high interest rate levels, continued to have a tangible impact on the income statement compared to last year. — Supply Chain Solutions Elanders Sverige AB, which was previously part of the business area Supply Chain Solutions, is as of January 1, 2024, included in Print & Packaging Solutions, which better reflects the Group’s internal reporting structure and the company’s product and service offering.”
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DriverNegative impact: weakens
“Net debt increased by MSEK 921 to MSEK 9,112 compared to MSEK 8,191 at the beginning of the year.”
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Chains in: Public debt and fiscal policy strengthens, Inflation strengthens
Chains out: this weakens Construction, weakens Real estate, weakens Wind power, weakens Housing market, weakens Office and commercial property, weakens Residential rental, weakens Residential construction
Tariffs and trade policy
Macro
DriverMixed impact: mixed
“The market as a whole is expanding, outsourcing and e-com merce is increasing, and demand is driven by a globally growing middle class. New regulations and changing behavior patterns will probably have a major impact on future logistic flows, which puts high demands on the players who want to operate in the market.”
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DriverMixed impact: mixed
“Political and economic realities are creating a new need to decentralize from China and the ASEAN region is becoming a new manufacturing hotspot. Ready to seize new opportunities as they materialize, Mentor Media has secured an important contract with an existing Electronics client enabling us to set up our first contract logistics site in Thailand.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
DriverNegative impact: weakens
“In the face of potential new customs pressures, we have developed a ‘global launch’ platform. This allows customers to move manufacturing operations to new territories, such as Mexico, and partnering with us for their supply chain needs, using our infrastructure, space and people.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Chains in: Geopolitical uncertainty strengthens
Chains out: this weakens Global trade volumes
Ageing population
Geography
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Customers in Health Care operate in a heavily regulated industry that is growing due to factors such as an aging population, lifestyle diseases and rapid technological developments.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Our customer segments — IndustrialThis is Elanders M Procurement & Customs management Warehousing Manufacturing & Customs management Warehousing Returns management White glove delivery Local and global distribution & Customs management Pick & Pack Configuration & Testing Elanders in the customers value chain percent of Elanders’ total sales thousand customer orders handled per day The Health Care customer segment has great growth potential given the fast-paced scientific and technological development, a globally aging population and prolonged life expectancy.”
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Chains out: this strengthens Healthcare and hospitals, strengthens Medical devices, strengthens Hearing aids and hearing care
Electrification
Technology
DriverMixed impact: mixed
“The development of electric and self-driving vehicles and demands for climate neutrality entail challenging transitions for the Automotive industry. Brand owners want to focus on their core business and therefore put high demands on their supply chain regarding both quality and reliability.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
DriverMixed impact: mixed
“Within Automotive today, logistics providers must be flexible and able to quickly react to changes, since the market is in the midst of a shift from traditional combustion engines to climate neutrality, electrical power and more self-driving vehicles. The ability to handle changes and support different kinds of products in the supply chain is pivotal.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Chains out: this strengthens Electricity, strengthens Power grid expansion, strengthens Copper
Other currencies
Macro
DriverMixed impact: mixed
“The change mainly referred to acquisitions and changes in additional considerations that increased net debt by approximately MSEK 500 and exchange rate fluctuations of MSEK 506.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
DriverMixed impact: mixed
“Excluding exchange rate fluctuations, discontinued operations and acquisitions, net sales declined organically by two percent.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
USD vs DKK/EUR
Macro
DriverMixed impact: mixed
“The change mainly referred to acquisitions and changes in additional considerations that increased net debt by approximately MSEK 500 and exchange rate fluctuations of MSEK 506.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
DriverMixed impact: mixed
“Excluding exchange rate fluctuations, discontinued operations and acquisitions, net sales declined organically by two percent.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Chains out: this mixed effect United States
Data centres
Technology
DriverPositive impact: strengthens
“Our customer segmentsThis is Elanders In a world characterized by, among other things, a growing middle class, the consumption of electronics is on the rise, both for companies and consumers. This goes for everything from computers, surveillance systems and TVs to heat pumps and data centers.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Chains in: Artificial intelligence strengthens
Chains out: this strengthens Electricity, strengthens Copper
ESG and sustainability reporting
Regulation
DriverNegative impact: weakens
“The market is also impacted by increased regulation and environmental requirements, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) which places high demands on companies trading with products originating from the forest to show sustainable due diligence in their operations and value chains.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geopolitical uncertainty
Macro
DriverMixed impact: mixed
“Political and economic realities are creating a new need to decentralize from China and the ASEAN region is becoming a new manufacturing hotspot. Ready to seize new opportunities as they materialize, Mentor Media has secured an important contract with an existing Electronics client enabling us to set up our first contract logistics site in Thailand.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Chains out: this strengthens Defence budgets, strengthens Energy security, strengthens Tariffs and trade policy, weakens Global trade volumes, strengthens Sea freight and freight rates, weakens Reconstruction of Ukraine
Growing middle class
Geography
DriverMixed impact: mixed
“The market as a whole is expanding, outsourcing and e-com merce is increasing, and demand is driven by a globally growing middle class. New regulations and changing behavior patterns will probably have a major impact on future logistic flows, which puts high demands on the players who want to operate in the market.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Wood and timber
Raw materials and inputs
DriverNegative impact: weakens
“The market is also impacted by increased regulation and environmental requirements, such as the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) which places high demands on companies trading with products originating from the forest to show sustainable due diligence in their operations and value chains.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Europe
Geography
Geography
“The most impoant markets are China, Germany, Singapore, Sweden, the UK and the USA.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“LGI has more than 50 sites across Europe and the USA and can service customers via its entire global network, through both sister companies within the Group and external partners. The company is a logisticsfocused service provider that offers customized solutions for contract logistics, transportation/forwarding, value added services as well as a wide portfolio of additional services along the entire supply chain.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“Mentor Media has traditionally been very strong within Electronics but is increasingly establishing a global presence within Health Care and, Headquaered in Singapore, Mentor Media is a leading provider of supply chain management solutions that are sustainable for customers, other stakeholders and the societies where it operates.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“— Elanders Print & Packaging Finding oppounities in a challenging market ~ 2,800 Elanders Print & Packaging Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Sweden, the UK and the USA Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, Industrial and Other ~ 1,300 Our largest operations — Elanders Print & PackagingThis is Elanders Sven Burkhard, President, Elanders Print & Packaging, on how the right focus nurtures future success.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“Starting from its roots in Manchester, Kammac has expanded nationally. With a unique concept the company offers its customers maximum storage flexibility through a network of, at present, twelve sites around the UK.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
United States
Geography
Geography
“The most impoant markets are China, Germany, Singapore, Sweden, the UK and the USA.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“LGI has more than 50 sites across Europe and the USA and can service customers via its entire global network, through both sister companies within the Group and external partners. The company is a logisticsfocused service provider that offers customized solutions for contract logistics, transportation/forwarding, value added services as well as a wide portfolio of additional services along the entire supply chain.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“Mentor Media has traditionally been very strong within Electronics but is increasingly establishing a global presence within Health Care and, Headquaered in Singapore, Mentor Media is a leading provider of supply chain management solutions that are sustainable for customers, other stakeholders and the societies where it operates.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“Canada, Moldova, Netherlands and the USA Fashion and Other ~ Our largest operations — Bergen LogisticsThis is Elanders How does being pa of the Elanders Group benet Bergen Logistics?”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“— Elanders Print & Packaging Finding oppounities in a challenging market ~ 2,800 Elanders Print & Packaging Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Sweden, the UK and the USA Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, Industrial and Other ~ 1,300 Our largest operations — Elanders Print & PackagingThis is Elanders Sven Burkhard, President, Elanders Print & Packaging, on how the right focus nurtures future success.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Chains in: USD vs DKK/EUR mixed effect
Asia and emerging markets
Geography
Geography
“Mentor Media has traditionally been very strong within Electronics but is increasingly establishing a global presence within Health Care and, Headquaered in Singapore, Mentor Media is a leading provider of supply chain management solutions that are sustainable for customers, other stakeholders and the societies where it operates.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“Given our strong presence in Asia and Latin America, we can work as an internal provider for our sister companies.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“Together with Bergen Logistics we are also expanding within Fashion, at present both in Mexico and in Southeast Asia.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“During the year, Elanders has also established its first contract logistics unit in Thailand after securing an important deal with one of the Group’s largest customers. Operations started in the fourth quarter and have developed in a positive direction. of assets identified in conjunction with acquisitions and one-off items, was MSEK 879 (927) which corresponded to an adjusted EBITA margin of 6.2 (6.7) percent.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Latin America
Geography
Geography
“Given our strong presence in Asia and Latin America, we can work as an internal provider for our sister companies.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Geography
“Together with Bergen Logistics we are also expanding within Fashion, at present both in Mexico and in Southeast Asia.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
China
Geography
Geography
“The most impoant markets are China, Germany, Singapore, Sweden, the UK and the USA.”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Nordics
Geography
Geography
“Canada, Moldova, Netherlands and the USA Fashion and Other ~ Our largest operations — Bergen LogisticsThis is Elanders How does being pa of the Elanders Group benet Bergen Logistics?”
Annual report 2024A · The company itself
Competitors mentioned in the report
No named competitors in the report.
Financial figures
| Revenue latest fiscal year | 14.14 bn SEK |
| Revenue growth vs. the year before, same method | 2 % |
| EBITDA reported by the company | N/A |
| Net debt debt incl. leasing minus cash | 9.04 bn SEK |
| Diluted EPS per share | 4.99 SEK |
Source: annual report (ESEF) A. See the report
Criteria
| Profit | ✓ |
| Growing | ✓ |
| Healthy balance sheet | N/A |
Only the criteria that can be computed from financial statements on this page. The remaining criteria (such as price and dividend) need a share price and are in the analysis.
Figures are in the report's currency (SEK), not converted to DKK. Quotes are shown as the company's own words in the report's original language.