Carbomax AB

When the world changes and the right raw materials get harder to come by, but you still need reliable, fast deliveries. When you want to source an alloy while staying in control of its origin, environmental performance, and carbon footprint. When you like Carbomax and realize that, as part of Traxys, we can do all that – and then some.

In September, the entire Carbomax team gathered at the beautiful Färna Herrgård to kick off the autumn together. It was a day filled with great food, good company and inspiring discussions that gave us fresh energy for the months ahead. One of the highlights was welcoming Anders Olsson, also known as “The Iron Man”. A multiple Paralympic gold medalist, Anders shared his remarkable journey and inspired us with his message: “There are no limits.” A message that feels particularly relevant as we continue our own journey as part of the Traxys Group. We also took the opportunity to unveil our new logo to the team – a symbol of our continued development and the future ahead. A big thank you to everyone who made it such a memorable day. We're looking forward to an exciting autumn together!

When Robert Idegren founded Carbomax in 1992, the ambition was to create value for customers through product knowledge, availability and a deep understanding of metallurgical raw materials and processes. More than three decades later, Carbomax has grown into an established Nordic industrial partner. Along the way, we’ve invested in our own briquetting plant, expanded through the acquisition of AB Ferrolegeringar and developed new solutions within recycling, biocarbon and circular materials. But the Carbomax story has never been shaped by investments and business decisions alone. It has been built by people – by colleagues who have developed our expertise, strengthened our customer and supplier relationships, solved problems and taken responsibility for moving the company forward. Today, as part of the Traxys Group, a new chapter has begun. Robert will continue to contribute his experience and perspective through his role on the Board of Directors, while the next phase of Carbomax will build on the collective knowledge, entrepreneurship and commitment of our entire organization. Carbomax started with an idea in 1992. Since then, many people have helped turn that idea into reality. And together, we continue to build what comes next.

More than 100 days have passed since Carbomax became part of the Traxys Group – and a lot has happened already. The first months have been filled with integration activities, commercial discussions, new ideas and valuable meetings across the Traxys organization. From our first visit to the headquarters in Luxembourg to the commercial conference in Turkey, we’ve had the opportunity to get to know more of the people, expertise and global network that are now part of Carbomax’s extended family. What has stood out most is the warm welcome we’ve received from colleagues across the group. There’s an entrepreneurial spirit that feels familiar to us, along with an openness to share knowledge, exchange ideas and support each other. Being part of Traxys gives Carbomax access to broader sourcing channels, new opportunities to expand our product portfolio and an even stronger platform for future growth. And after our first 100 days together, we’re only just getting started. A big thank you to everyone at Traxys for making us feel so welcome. Because in the end, companies are built by people – and we’re looking forward to seeing what we can build together.

Our test center has a new addition: an extruder that gives us another way to agglomerate materials and explore new solutions. While our roll press is well suited for briquetting many materials, not every material behaves the same way. The extruder adds another agglomeration method to our toolbox – opening up new possibilities for testing a wider range of materials, including those with smaller grain sizes and lower density. Extrusion is a new method for us at Carbomax, and with Flor Staflin leading the testing, we’re now getting to know the equipment and exploring what it can do. There’s plenty to learn about both the process and its possibilities, and we’re looking forward to seeing where it can take us. Another tool in the lab – and another way to keep experimenting, learning and developing.

While many people are enjoying a well-earned summer break, an important part of the Carbomax team is hard at work behind the scenes. Every summer, when many of our clients pause production, we take the opportunity to carry out maintenance that simply isn't possible during the rest of the year. This year, one of the largest projects is the replacement of a major bucket elevator – a complex operation that involves lifting the equipment out through the roof and installing a new one, a process expected to take an entire week. The summer shutdown also allows us to perform in-depth inspections of critical equipment and complete selected investments that strengthen our production for the future. And of course, make sure everything is ready for a safe, reliable and efficient restart after the summer.