DCOS Sweden, a leading supplier of electrical automation solutions for printing presses, welcomes Hasko as new majority owner

Hasko Invest has acquired a majority of the shares in DCOS. The founders and the CEO will remain as minority shareholders and will continue to lead the company after the transaction.

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The company has been operating for over 20 years and currently employs 33 people. Its headquarters are located in Kinna, outside Gothenburg, with additional offices in Germany and the USA. The company specializes in two segments: customizing retrofit solutions for printing presses, and developing inspection systems for printing presses.

An electrical retrofit involves replacing an outdated electrical drive and control system with a modern system. The main purpose is to extend the lifespan of older machines, improve performance, and reduce production costs. The inspection systems mainly consist of a proprietary special camera that improves production quality control and reduces waste, thereby lowering costs for customers. The company reported net sales of approximately SEK 80 million in the past fiscal year, with solid profitability.

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Comment from DCOS Co-founder and CEO, Mattias Andersson:

“DCOS has been an exciting journey since day one, and it only becomes more interesting every year. Growth has accelerated over the past five years, and last fall we decided that strategic and organizational support would be important for our journey ahead. Bringing in the right ownership partner is a step towards securing DCOS’s long-term future. After a thorough analysis and selection process during the winter and spring, we chose Hasko. In Hasko, we see a reliable partner and a strong team that shares our core values, brings new expertise, and can challenge us to continue innovating and succeeding.”

Comment from Hasko Invest CEO, Joakim Tengzelius:

“DCOS is an excellent example of the type of niche and profitable companies we want to work with. We are impressed by their market-leading position and high customer satisfaction, and we look forward to contributing with our ownership support to accelerate the company’s international growth and continued innovation.”

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About DCOS Sweden AB

DCOS is a leading product and system supplier of electrical automation solutions for web-fed printing presses, operating on a global scale. The company has 33 employees, with its headquarters and warehouse located in Kinna.

For more information, visit www.dcos.com.

About Hasko Invest AB (publ)

Hasko was founded in 2021 and makes selective investments in growing, profitable, and niche product companies in the Nordics. The company’s vision is to be the natural choice for entrepreneurs and business owners seeking a long-term ownership partner. The company is headquartered in Stockholm.

For more information, visit www.hasko.com.

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