When blacksmith Axel Edvard Sandstedt opened the doors to his new forge in Färila 1898, he probably could not have imagined what he was about to create. In addition to being a skilled craftsman, he was also perceptive to what farmers and foresters in the region needed. Whether deliberately or not, he created the values that have guided ExTe ever since. Values aimed at strengthening relationships with customers and based on knowledge, experience and the ability to listen. Axel’s wisdom has been passed down through the generations and established the direction for ExTe’s develop-ment into a world-leading company in the industry.