ForankraForankra is mainly active in Scandinavia, France, Spain and Poland. In addition, it also has a partnership with the AxLoad group company allsafe JUNGFALK in Germany, with branch offices in The Netherlands, Italy, Turkey and Australia. Forankra has 200 employees and a turnover of EUR 50 million.

Strategy

Our strategy is clear. Expansion in Europe is focused on growth, both organically and through acquisitions. Continued product development within our core business and maintained capability to customize products is at the heart of our vision to always have the best solution for the customer. Our main sales channels go either through resellers or direct sales to OEMs.

Forankra companies

Forankra aBT Vårgårda, Sweden www.forankra.se

Forankra aCk Lyon, France www.ackforankra.fr

Forankra EspaÑa Barcelona, Spain www.forankra.es

Forankra pol Goleniów, Poland www.forankra.pl

Special competence areas

Shipping:

ro-ro InTErnaTIonal Gothenburg, Sweden www.ro-ro-int.se

Air transport:

GpI Forankra Angers, France www.gpi-int.fr

Partners

allsaFE JunGFalk Engen, Germany www.allsafe-group.com

FranCE arrImaGE Lyon, France www.france-arrimage.fr

A vital link in the logistics chainHighly efficient logistics are as important to the industries of today as production, marketing and R&D. Thanks to integrated transport and information systems, manufacturing companies can geographically extend their supply chains globally in order to optimize their production and sales.

Finding partners of choice in the logistics and cargo securing sectors is, therefore, crucial in order for companies to maintain competitive-ness and profitability.

Quality and experience

Forankra is a leading European supplier of cargo securing and cargo optimization equipment. We have a global customer base in the road, air and shipping transportation sectors. We are certified according to SS-EN ISO 9001-2008.

Forankra is part of Axload – Europe’s largest supplier of lifting and lashing equipment – within the Swedish group Axel Johnson AB.

Forankra’s products and solutions make handling and transport by road, air and sea efficient and safe. The product portfolio consists of a complete range of products, from consumables to highly customized solutions, covering all aspects of customer needs and demands in terms of costs, quality and minimized risks.

Mission and vision

Forankra’s mission is to make the securing of goods in transit the strongest link of the supply chain. In simple terms, the vision is to always supply the best solutions to meet the customers’ needs.

The Swedish word “forankra” means to anchor or to secure firmly.

Solutions for manufacturing industries and logistics companies

Factories receive large amounts of raw materials of various kinds and sizes that go into their production. What leaves the factory are the ready products that need to be packed and distributed – often by logistics companies. Forankra contributes to this chain of constant lifting, shifting and reloading with packing and lashing equipment that makes the logistics of handling goods both safer and more efficient.

Solutions for local and regional transportation

Regardless of the distance, goods being transported need optimal lashing to secure them. Most of the time our range of standardized products will do, but we often develop customized solutions for cargo securing and cargo optimization. We have innovative systems that cover most needs. For example, our patented Safe Cold system allows us to divide a cargo unit into different temperature zones.

Another flexible tool is our invention, the self-adjusting gas-suspended cargo bar.

Solutions for bodybuilders

It makes sense both economically and environmentally if the transportation of goods is as efficient as possible. With the widest range of tracks, beams and other solutions available in the market, Forankra is well equipped to take on any bodybuilding project to optimize transportation – from large mass-produced systems, to solutions adapted to specialized vehicles with very specific needs.

Often we get involved as a partner right from the planning phase to find customized solutions for our customers. Regardless of complexity, we always strive to be the partner of choice.

Forankra – secures everything in transit Our expertise and product range cover all modes of transport – from the strapping of products onto pallets in the factory, to efficient cargo optimization solutions, and the securing of cargo on gigantic sea carriers or in the belly of an airplane. And everything in between! Forankra products make cargo handling rational and minimize the risks of damage.

Solutions for long distance transportation

Long distance shipments place special demands on the securing of goods. Our specially developed lashing system for automobile trans-portation has made Forankra a world leader within the ro-ro shipping business. For air transport, we have specialized products like ultra-light cargo nets and lashings, even adapted to specific aircraft models.

Our double decking systems for truck transportation are another example of a Forankra highly-efficient cargo securing and optimization system.

Where to find us

Most of our standardized products are sold through our network of resellers in our different markets. The resellers are trained by Forankra and have the competence required to maintain a high level of service.

Customers that need special solutions often have a continuing cooperation with Forankra and often maintain a direct relationship with us.

You are welcome to contact us or any of our resellers to find out more about us and what we can do for you!

Forankra’s promises to youOur products and solutions are vital to the functionality and efficiency in our customers’ transport and logistics systems, and ultimately their profitability and level of competiveness. We view ourselves more like a partner than just a “supplier”. To live up to this role we always strive to fulfill three promises to all our customers:

Expertise

Forankra should be the expert in cargo securing and cargo optimization. Our competence ranges from norms, standards, certifications, to product knowledge, which enables us to provide the correct advice and solution for any given situation related to the securing of goods in transit.

You should always expect us to solve your problem.

Widest product range

Forankra should have an easily available product range to secure the goods for any mode of transportation – at land, at sea, and in the air. All products are subject to quality control, regardless of whether they are produced by Forankra or a partner company, and regardless of whether it’s a standardized product or a customized solution.

You should always expect us to provide the products you need.

Customer focus

Forankra should be a partner that keeps your needs and interests a top priority. We have 30 years’ experience cooperating with different companies, users, dealers, suppliers, industry organizations, logistics experts, governments, schools and universities... so we believe we know the needs quite well and how to handle them. But we never fail to commit ourselves to your needs!

You should always expect us to put your needs first.

AxLoad – a European leader and world player in lifting and lashingForankra is part of AxLoad, one of the business units within Axel Johnson International. Axel Johnson International is, in turn, part of Axel Johnson AB, one of three separate units of Axel Johnson Group.

Comprising about 30 companies with 1,000 employees in 14 countries, AxLoad is the leading supplier of lifting and lashing equipment in Europe. Its three divisions, Certex, Forankra and Haklift, supply customized solutions and lifting equipment for material handling in industry and transportation; for lashing cargo to trucks, trailers, aircraft, and ro-ro vessels; and also for specialized industries like manufacturers of wind turbines and offshore applications. Customers include some of the biggest shipping and transportation companies in the world, as well as leading airlines, automotive manufacturers and the engineering, paper, mining and steel industries.

Axel Johnson International

The companies owned by Axel Johnson International, like AxLoad, have well established market positions where they operate. The goal is clear: companies within the group should be number one or two in their respective markets.

Axel Johnson International prioritizes organic growth but also has an active policy for further acquisitions. The aim is to be a natural choice for entrepreneurs looking for a partner to engage in discussions with.

axel Johnson GroupTurnover € 8,000 M

Axel Johnson ABAxel Johnson INCAxFast AB

axel Johnson aBTurnover € 5,600 M

Axel Johnson InternationalAxfoodMekonomenNovaxServera R&S ABSvensk BevakningstjänstAxstores

axel Johnson InternationalTurnover € 550 M

AxLoadAxFlowAxIndustriesAxImage

axloadTurnover € 250 M

ForankraCertexHaklift

ForankraTurnover € 50 M

Forankra ABTForankra ACKForankra EspañaForankra PolGPI ForankraRoRo International

Goods representing vast values are constantly moving across the world. Lashing and other means of securing goods may be invisible to most, but they play a crucial part in minimizing damages and enabling quick and efficient handling of goods.

Forankra is a leading European supplier of cargo securing and cargo optimization equipment for road, air and sea transports. The product portfolio consists of a complete range of products from consumables to highly customized solutions.

Forankra’s mission is to make sure that the securing of goods in transit is never the weakest link of the supply chain.

Forankra is part of AxLoad within the Swedish Axel Johnson Group.

Forankra is part of AxLoad AB

Aröds Industriväg 74, SE-422 43 Hisings Backa, Sweden Tel: +46 (0)31 50 90 80. Fax: +46 (0)31 50 90 90. info@forankra.com www.forankra.com

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