70 YEARS TOGETHER – AND OUR BOND IS STRONGER THAN EVER

It is very appropriate to liken the almost 70-year partnership between Arnon and Xylem to a diamond anniversary. In 1952, B.O.Park (acquired by Arnon in 2020) and Flygt, which joined the Xylem Group in 2011, started a collaboration that, by today’s standards could be seen as somewhat modest.

– Throughout my professional career, I have learned that everything is constantly changing and that flexibility and the ability to adapt to customers is an absolute requirements. Because of innovation, quality, and early automation of processes, the symbiosis between the company has lasted for almost 70 years. It is a pleasure to continue to develop this relationship with the entire. Arnon Group’s combined competence and strength, says Leif Thalberg, CEO of Arnon in Sweden.

Thalberg took over as CEO for family-owned B.O. Park in 1992.
– I think that working together for 60 years is quite unique. It places very high demands on us as a supplier. Knowledge, quality, and ability to deliver are important ingredients to gain renewed confidence year after year. I’m really looking forward to taking the next step and continuing our development.

In connection with Arnon acquiring B.O. Park, Jörgen Hedström was appointed Director of Sales. One of his main duties is to ensure that the new skills gained are utilized.

– Until now, commitment and responsibility areas have focused on the design, construction and assembly of various electrical and automation solutions intended for both the domestic and foreign markets explains Hedström.

– With Arnon’s collective arsenal of skills and expertise, we are stronger and can deliver much more, and thereby grow together. As I see it, our partnership is heading toward a fresh start. Xylem is a world-leading water technology company that works to safeguard water security by creating innovative and smart technology solutions that meet the world’s needs in water, wastewater and energy.

As the world struggles with intensifying challenges such as climate change, urbanization and stricter requirements for energy efficiency, Xylem provides innovative water technology solutions throughout the water lifecycle. The company has around 1,600 employees in Sweden, of which 1,150 work in production in Emmaboda. The U.S. is the largest market, but there is great potential for continued growth in Sweden and the Nordic countries.

– Stronger collaboration where we jointly develop customized solutions is beneficial to both parties, says Patrikson.

– To remain competitive in these times, it is of utmost importance to work closely and engage in dialogue to ensure high-quality, on-time deliveries. We must always keep up-to-date and guarantee the highest possible quality, and there is a reason we have maintained our partnership for such a long time.

Long-term perspective and sustainability are two recurring themes when Xylem and Arnon describe their partnership – along with the fact that they want to increase the degree of innovation together.