This is Benders

Benders’ ambition is to be a strong, Swedish, family-owned company that develops, produces and markets competitive high-quality products and services for the construction and civil engineering sector.

Our customer relations shall be built on a long-term commitment in which great value is placed on knowledge of the industry, experience and personal service. Benders shall combine experience and expertise with inquisitiveness as regards new trends. We shall develop along with our customers. In this way, we shall create tomorrow’s best products in our field and contribute to the long-term sustainability of an environment in which people live, work and socialise.

To create the right conditions for expansion, and to cope with fluctuations in levels of economic activity, profits shall be reinvested in the company. Our operations shall be characterised by a strong commitment to our undertakings and a conviction that our work is beneficial for our customers and our environment.

The way we work shall be driven by the philosophy of tackling problems where they arise and thereby creating lasting improvements. We shall cherish a vision of continually developing our products, our technologies and our personnel in order to strengthen the Benders brand. We shall, in this way, be industry leaders in our product areas.

Benders was founded in 1960 by Karl-Erik Bender. Today, the company is owned by three generations of Benders: Karl-Erik; Helen (his daughter); Ove (his son and the company’s managing director and the group manager); and, Karl-Erik’s eight grandchildren. Our head office is still where Benders all started – Edsvära, just outside Kvänum in the Västergötland region of Sweden.

Benders has Swedish and European production facilities. In Sweden, we have strategic locations from Norberg in the north to Åstorp in the south. Our stone cutting operations are in the Bohuslän region. In Uddevalla, Strängnäs and Bålsta, we have three of our factories for construction components, roof tiles and paving stones. With a total of over 20 production facilities, we are always near you, our customers.

Out in Europe, we have warehouses, sales companies and distributors at some thirty sites. Geographically spread manufacturing units and stocks are essential for environment-friendly production. Short distances for inward and outward deliveries, as well as closeness to ports and railways, are important factors.

All QEW (quality, environment and work environment) initiatives are integrated into our daily work. They are also detailed in the company’s management system. Our QEW initiatives are founded on systematic management to: reduce the risks of errors and occupational ill health and accidents; and, to create the right conditions for the continuous improvement of operations.

Read more about our QEW initiatives here.

Just as our operations are permeated by a local presence and a local responsiveness to the business climate, our commitment to communities is similarly characterised by a local involvement in sports clubs and other associations and foundations.

In addition to our local commitments, Benders has for many years worked closely with Star for Life and Barncancerfonden.

Star for Life is an educational programme aimed at inspiring and motivating children and adolescents to focus on their education and health. Star for Life is particularly active in South Africa, but is now also introducing its pedagogy in Swedish schools.

Barncancerfonden fights against childhood cancer and ensures that affected children, adolescents and their families get the care and assistance they need.