With our roots in Karlstad and operations that today span several continents, we work in environments with widely different conditions and traditions. Yet despite these differences, our recipe for success remains the same today as when Martin Thomas founded the company more than seven decades ago: our ability to work together toward a common goal.
Knowledge Together as the theme for 2026 is our response to a world in which the rules are constantly being rewritten. We live in a time when old truths no longer apply and the future can feel uncertain. In times like these, long-term thinking, and what truly endures, becomes more important than ever.
Throughout our history, our collective knowledge and ambition have guided us through landmark projects such as the construction of the Ringhals Nuclear Power Plant, Karlatornet, the tallest building in the Nordic countries, Charlotte-Douglas Airport Tower, Lenovo Center Raleigh, the Elbe tunnel Hamburg and the bridge to Sobieszewo. These challenges have always been approached through innovative problem-solving and the management of complex workflows to achieve optimal results. Each project has been a testament to trust and collaboration between clients, partners, and end customers, with outcomes that impact the daily lives of thousands of people, every day.
“Our success has always been entirely dependent on moving the business in the same direction. On that journey, culture is critical. That is why it feels natural for us to move into the future with a strong focus on sharing knowledge. True strength is not just about standing firm, but about adapting, evolving, and learning from one another—no matter where in the world we are,” says Hans Karlander, President and CEO of Thomas Concrete Group.
In 2025, we reached a major milestone in our history as we celebrated 70 years as a company, from the first concrete delivery in Karlstad in the spring of 1955 to our global position today. In 2026, we will place even greater emphasis on activities that promote knowledge sharing across our countries and departments. The goal is to continue earning our customers’ trust every day.
“We are The Concrete Specialists, but our expertise lives in our people and in how we share it with one another. Knowledge Together is our path forward to ensure that we remain relevant, innovative, and able to build sustainably for at least another 70 years,” concludes Hans Karlander.
