About Us
In Kungsbacka, a small town on the west coast of Sweden, TAWI is home to a dedicated staff performing everything from product development and design to final production. We are a market leader in smart lifting solutions, and we're committed to innovating and paving the way in this industry.
Our Journey
1923
TAWI was registered in 1923 as Tage Wiberg Limited company. Initially, it was a manufacturing company withing the Swedish steel industry.
Image of our founder, Tage Wiberg.
1940
In the 1940's, TAWI was aquired by Gunnebo, one of the largest competitors at the time. Folke Wilhelmsson became manager and led the company until 1952.
Image of Gunnebo, 1940.
1989
In 1989, Convacor, a manufacturer of VacuMyggan Vacuum Lifters, was acquired. TAWI launched the vacuum lifter on the international market, starting the journey to become a market leader in manual lifting equipment.
VacuMyggan prototype from 1989
1997-1999
Two companies, Protema and Lyftman were aquired in 1997, adding portable lifting trolleys and crane systems to the product range. Through the innovation of new lifting equipment, like the wire hoist, TAWI could now deliver complete lifting systems, setting the company apart from competitors.
2020
Since January 2020, TAWI has been a part of Piab Group. Piab Group is a global leader in lifting, gripping, and moving solutions for the automated world. We help our customers grow by providing products and smart solutions that transform their businesses through increased automation.
2023
2023 marked the TAWI brands 100th anniversary. For the last 100 years, we have grown and transformed, expanding our reach and influence in the industry over time. As we look ahead, we will remain committed to embracing new technology – a practice that has been the driving force behind our success for the past 100 years, and we are confident it will remain so for the next chapter of our company.
A Brand by Piab Group
Since January 2020, TAWI has been part of the Piab group.
Our customers are in just about every sector, including the food, automotive, logistics, e-commerce, and pharmaceutical industries. We are proud of our 1,000+ employees who serve customers in almost 100 countries across the world. They all work together to create and innovate within the advancement and technological evolution of ergonomic lifting, automation, and robotics.
Swedish Inventors, Global Reach
We are here for you, wherever you are.
Our strength lies in our extensive knowledge and experience in developing innovative solutions. we are comitted to embracing new technology - a practice that has been the driving force behind our success for the past 100+ years.
We are there for companies that want to improve working conditions for their employees and, at the same time, increase productivity and workforce flexibility - a win-win for both people and business.
We offer lifting solutions used in manufacturing plants - including food, pharma, chemical, wood and automotive - as well as logistic operations at warehouses, distribution centers, airports, retail stores and more.
If you need it lifted, it's very likely that TAWI can support your requirements.