100 Years of Bergkvist Siljan – A Century of Timber Expertise in Sweden
Insjön/Dalarna, June 2025 – Swedish heritage company Bergkvist Siljan is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Founded in 1925 by Axel Bergkvist with initial capital of SEK 30,000, the company has evolved into a modern and internationally successful sawmill group. Since 2022, Bergkvist Siljan has been part of the Austrian Mayr-Melnhof Holz Group.
“We are proud to have Bergkvist Siljan as part of our group. This long-established family business enriches us – particularly in the Scandinavian markets – not only with its deep-rooted expertise, but also through its strong regional ties and a corporate culture focused on long-term partnerships. We are proud of the first 100 years and look forward to many more successful decades,” says Richard Stralz, CEO of Mayr-Melnhof Holz Holding AG.
Today, Bergkvist Siljan operates three specialised production facilities in the Dalarna region: the Insjön site focuses on spruce products, while Mora specialises in high-quality pine, and Blyberg primarily processes small-dimension timber. Despite its international orientation – including a sales office in Shanghai and strong export markets such as Japan, China and South Korea – the company remains deeply rooted in its local region.
“A century is a long time, but when compared with the trees we process or the houses built with our timber, it becomes relative,” says Niklas Båtelsson, CEO of Bergkvist Siljan. “Our anniversary is part of a long story and also a sign of our confidence in the future.”
Today, the Bergkvist family remains actively involved in the company, with Per-Ragnar Bergkvist representing the fourth generation. Ulf Bergkvist, from the third generation, serves as Senior Advisor. The entrepreneurial spirit of the founding family continues to live on – both in leadership and in close relationships with employees and forest owners, many of whom have worked with Bergkvist Siljan for generations.
Anniversary celebrations are taking place throughout the year, including a summer party for all staff, attended by Mayr-Melnhof Holz owner Franz Mayr-Melnhof-Saurau, who will address the Bergkvist Siljan team. In addition, an open day will be held at the Insjön sawmill site on June 5th, featuring guided tours, exhibitions, photographs from 100 years of company history, and speeches – open to forest owners and the wider public.
Further information at: www.bergkvistsiljan.com
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