Rutab AB, or "Runbom and Tapper AB" as it was formerly known, was founded in 1987 by Ken Tapper and Bernt Runbom.
Rutab was originally a pure agency company, but has since 2000 developed further and become a distributor also with own unique, patented products.
Rutab’s primary activity at the beginning was, just like today, mainly electro-technical materials to wholesalers and the industry as the main clientele.
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| 1987 |
1987 The company is founded and started operations on Bangårdsgatan in Nässjö. Main focus was switches, circuit breakers, screwdrivers and cable glands.
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| 1992 |
Rutab AB acquires Rekab and take over the agency for i.e Schyller.
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| 1997 |
Bonab Component AB is acquired with alarm indicator panels and pressure regulators. Bonab also produced rubber grommets in Thailand.
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| 2000 |
Rutab ceases production in Thailand, developing and setting up their own production of rubber grommets in Nässjö. RUTASEAL® and RUTASEAL LIGHT® are launched.
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| 2001 |
Rutab A/S is established in Norway, part owned with Dag Andreassen.
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| 2004 |
Rutab moves to new premises in Nässjö. Offices, production and storage facility now under one ceiling.
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| 2005 |
Rutab launches KLIKSEAL® both internationally on the Hannover fair and nationally on the Elfack Fair.
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| 2007 |
Rutab is issuing new shares and brings in a partner, Nordstjernan, that owns 35% of the shares.Rutab now able to take a significant part of the market consolidation.
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| 2009 |
Rutab acquires Treotham AB, a company based in Stockholm with a market leading position in flexible conduits in Sweden.
Direct sales and cooperation with partner commenced in Finland. Rutab’s organization, strategy and vision are developed. DAF® is launched.
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| 2010 |
Rutab AB acquires 100% of Rutab A/S in Norway and launches a focused approach on how to reach a market leading position also in Norway. |