PROTON GROUP
History The Proton Group was founded in 1990 when a number of stakeholders, including Leif Malveholm, bought out a group of ten industrial companies and delisted them from the stock exchange. The aim was to build an industrial group with several pillars to stand on. The existing base was the surface finishing companies that currently make up the business area Proton Finishing. The strategy was to invest in environmental improvement measures, as the group owners expected that tighter environmental regulations would make it harder for smaller companies in the business to compete. Part of that strategy involved creating synergies between the surface finishing business and the construction business, which is now the business area Proton Engineering. Throughout its history, the Proton Group has faced both opportunities and setbacks, but it has always succeeded in offering stability to its customers and employees. The Proton Group has maintained an AAA credit rating for more than 25 years. After a series of significant investments in environmental and other measures, as well as divestments of non-strategic assets, the Proton Group is well-equipped for future growth.
1990
The Proton Group is founded.
2000
2008
The Proton Group is hard hit by the recession.
Record sales and profit. SEK 782m/SEK 55m and 723 employees. 14
2011
Generation change – ownership passes to Leif Malveholm’s children Daniel, Marcus and Sanna.