Category: Colleagues

Elin - Newest colleague at APD

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Janne and Elin in discussion about ID labels

Elin, one of our latest additions, comes from Bergstena, a few miles outside Alingsås. Right next to the edge of the forest, she lives with her husband Fredrik and their three daughters, on a large farm where Fredrik farms with grain cultivation and forestry.

When we sit down over a cup of coffee, we know that she is finishing two major projects that she has been working on for a long time, but more about this later.

Elin says that she previously worked as a designer, specializing in car safety before she landed with us. There it was mainly about designing details in various plastic materials and she became a baddare at reading detailed specifications and it goes hand in hand with what she does with us today.

Here she works in the development department APD, where she focuses on standards, regulations, certificates, labeling and material reporting to, among other things, IMDS.

IMDS - which stands for International Material Data System - is a global data repository used by the automotive industry to map what and how much of different substances products contain. For example, IMDS can be used to identify harmful substances, and then work to minimize them.

 - "It's important for us to keep up with and manage the demands made, not only by customers and suppliers but also by the Swedish Transport Agency, the EU and others. There's a lot of reading and in-depth study" she says and continues "I research and make sure that all information is up to date".

She has come to work a lot with her colleague Janne, who is also at APD, as well as Anna on quality and Benthe on purchasing - all three, who have large parts in reporting, investigations, risk analysis and documentation.

Looking ahead, we see some new product releases - which Elin has had great involvement in and we think it feels fun and safe to have Elin on the train...

Together with another colleague, Ms. Noack, she has helped to gather directives and rules around the new standard for wide load signs, to ensure that we have the right information and knowledge in the project. In the past few days, the latest prototypes we have developed were tested, with great success.

To our recurring question about the lunchbox, Elin replies quite quickly that lasagna is what she could imagine eating every day for the rest of her working life.

Elin and Janne look at wide load signs in Inventor

Right now she is looking forward to Christmas, which means the opportunity for a little extra crafting, cooking and Christmas coziness, something that Elin really enjoys. When she has time, she is happy to be creative in photography and other crafts or she sits down with a good book that can then be ventilated with friends in the book club.

And to return to Elin's major projects that will soon be completed... Among other things, it is an updated variant of our heater Mistral that is in the final stage, but also as we mentioned, the new range of wide load signs, which meet the new regulations from the Swedish Transport Agency and the EU.

Elin has now released its part in the wide load signs and (the range of) products is moving forward into the final stages of the process.

"We are early on the ball and will have a finished range of wide load signs for delivery in early 2025" says Jan-Krister (CEO) when we check the situation after our conversation with Elin.

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It is an exciting time ahead and we think it is really fun to have strengthened the team with Elin, who has already done a great job to continue to keep Alf Pettersson AB at the forefront of the industry!

Janne and Elin look at wide load signs in Inventor

AP Box production line - Fast and safe flow with quality

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Today we meet Karin and Tommy, two of the colleagues working at the AP Box production line. Together with the rest of the colleagues in production and production engineering, they have planned and finalized the production line to suit us, our customers' orders and our increased production flow down to the smallest detail.

Karin, who is still quite "green" here with us, has been working at this production line since we launched it right after the holidays.

Karin herself started in May, just before the holidays. But with her long experience from previous jobs at one of Sweden's largest car manufacturers, we couldn't resist involving her here.

Karin is driven and likes to learn new things, everything from puttering in the garden at home in the villa in Edsås, just outside Alingsås, to developing at work. She lives in Edsås with her daughter Hedvig, two dogs, cats and some chickens.

Tommy, on the other hand, has worked with us long before we started up the line, in May 2022 he made his first day. Tommy lives in the city, i.e. Alingsås, together with his family and two-year-old dog Lukas. Tommy is basically a welder and sheet metal worker, which suits our business perfectly.

In our production line AP Box, many of our toolboxes are now produced. Thanks to adjustable work tables, vacuum lifts, roller conveyors and a standardized flow, boxes of all sizes can be assembled easily and smoothly.

First, the sweep is prepared for riveting and sealing, and then it rolls on to the assembly of the bottom, back, shelf support, and sealing, among other things. From there, the box rolls on to the assembly of hinges, door locks—and is finally lifted over to the "finished pallet."

The process flows ergonomically, safely, and stably, for both colleagues and product flow.

Both Karin and Tommy are active in their spare time, Karin likes functional fitness and cycling, while Tommy likes to play a little floorball or badminton, preferably with other colleagues here at Alf Pettersson AB.

This happy and productive duo completes box after box quickly, easily and with high quality.

By working smarter and more efficiently, the AP Box production line has greatly contributed to our competitiveness. Our lead times have been reduced and many of our most popular AP Box variants are now in stock for immediate delivery.

In our production line AP Box, many of our tool boxes are now produced. Thanks to adjustable work tables, vacuum lifts, roller conveyors and a standardized flow, boxes of all sizes can be assembled easily and smoothly.

Our lead times have been reduced and many of our most popular AP Box variants are now in stock for immediate delivery.

The lunchbox
... and finally to get to know Karin and Tommy a little better. What would they choose to have as the only dish in their lunchbox for the rest of their lives? Karin quickly answered "Ox rolls with boiled potatoes and pickles" while Tommy is more than happy to have "Goulash soup with crème fraiche and white bread". Both dishes sound really good and are something completely different from the classic meat sauce and spaghetti.

Alf Pettersson AB - Corporate film 2024

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Corporate film 2024.

For a few intense days, we have been filming at the company in Alingsås and in the surrounding area. To help us, we had our fantastic colleagues and a happy driver, Roger, at Allatorps Åkeri.

We want to thank the participants a little extra and hope you will get a good picture of us as a company and supplier.

Team up with the best!

October 2023 Cycling Challenge

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Hello, Clara in communications here. - Me with the flowery sweater at Alf Pettersson AB...

I invited our cycling enthusiasts to a small "sit down" where I, on the last day, wanted to inquire about how it went, why they chose to participate and whether they will continue cycling even after the challenge. Of course, I myself have participated in the challenge, in addition to the fact that I have actually cycled since mid-April (yes, I actually put the car away for the summer).

This year we had 10 participants in the challenge, which took place in October, including both communicators, myself and Roland. In addition to us, Jan-Krister, Anna, Jesper, Simon, Benthe, Gareth, Henrik and Veronika also cycled, which is absolutely fantastic. What we all agree on is that the next challenge should include at least 5 more people. We all want to participate again, but we see potential in our other colleagues as well.

October is not a great month for cycling and more than once, most of us probably hesitated whether we should really take the bike.

"Because my son and I cycle past the school on my way to work, some days were difficult to motivate - he didn't want to cycle, so we actually took the car," said Jan-Krister, who nevertheless cycled many of the days.

The times you cycle past traffic jams on the way home are warmer than the rain is cooler, according to both Jan-Krister and Jesper, who live quite centrally.

Jesper usually cycles to work too - "However, it's always more fun to have a challenge and some internal competition in the workplace" he says. Everyone agrees - and most of the people who don't usually cycle are there mainly because of the challenge. "If Anna can cycle, so can I," adds Jan-Krister.

Veronika is our "veteran" - she cycles almost every day, all year round. Snow, rain, wind and sun - nothing stops her! She has, like most others in the gang between 2 - 3 km one way - but also cycles home sometimes for lunch. Anna, who lives in Lerum, clearly has the longest - but has put together different distances depending on her stamina. The commute between Gothenburg and Alingsås gives her a good boost. "They have actually fixed bicycle parking on the trains," she says, showing a picture of both bicycle racks and clear signs. Super nice, we think!

In general, we have all cycled safely in the dark - reflectors, lights, helmets and high-visibility vests - Safety is important, we think! It is only Henrik who got into a little trouble during the month, but the worst has been a dented bicycle basket and a bruised ego, fortunately.

We talked a bit about alternative challenges and came to the conclusion that a step challenge could perhaps be the next internal competition - A little smoother and also maybe you can count the steps during the rest of the day as well? - Who actually takes the most steps at Alf Pettersson AB?

Cycle safely! //Clara

Cyclist and photo: Anna Sandgren
From left: Clara (with a very flowery sweater)Henrik, Veronika, Jesper, Anna, Jan-Krister and Benthe. Missing in the picture: Roland, Gareth and Simon.

Fact box

Alf Pettersson AB has participated in the "bicycle challenge" for the second time this year. Cykelvänligast is a challenge that is organized throughout Sweden - all you have to do is register one or more teams of 3-5 people, from your workplace. You can read more here: https://cykelvanligast.se/
Together, we at Alf Pettersson AB have cycled a total of 162 days and 1195 km. Henrik has been the most diligent, who cycled 19 out of 20 days, but in the number of kilometers cycled, I actually win, with 210 km. In the internal competition, the team "AP Premium Bikers" (Anna, Veronika, Gareth, Roland and myself) who each week cycled the most kilometers to our common pot and swept the carpet with "Jeppes biker boys" (Simon, Jesper, Benthe, Henrik and Jan-Krister) won.

Sheet metal and welding technology

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Sheet metal and welding technology

The Alströmergymnasiet premises in Alingsås are home to the Sheet Metal and Welding Technology course, which is organizationally part of the Adult Education Campus Alingsås. It offers modern machines, the latest technology and relevant educational content, as well as excellent teachers. Those who complete the training in Alingsås are well prepared for a continued career in industry after completing the training.

- "In Alingsås we have one of the absolute best sheet metal and welding programs in Sweden. I am absolutely convinced of this"

Jan-Krister Johansson
CEO, Alf Pettersson AB

Many new employees
At Alf Pettersson AB, we have hired many employees directly from this training, even though their original background was not necessarily related to industry. After one year of training, they are ready to start working and contributing immediately, not many training programs can boast of that.

Great commitment
One of the great advantages of the training is that the municipality's industrial companies via the Professional Council have a high level of commitment to the training, together with principals and teachers. If the course had not existed, the skills shortage in the municipality would soon have become apparent, and companies would have pulled staff away from each other. Instead, the companies contribute to the training, which is beneficial for both the school and the companies. This ensures that the training is relevant to what companies demand, which in turn leads to graduates being employable immediately after the training.

One-year education
The education is one-year and has between 5-10 students per semester with admission periods in spring and autumn. Part of the training takes place through so-called workplace-based learning (APL). Before the APL period, which normally lasts four weeks, the students visit the companies to familiarize themselves with their operations.

Decision-makers
It is worth noting that not so long ago, many of the municipality's decision-makers were unaware of the high quality of education offered by this training, but recently the awareness has improved considerably, including a study visit to Plåt- och Svetsteknik by the municipal council. Now we at Alf Pettersson AB hope that this high standard can be maintained and that this training model can be expanded to include more specializations.

Social benefit
There is a business and social benefit to our involvement in the school, and it fits in with what we want to do in the long term, which is important for Alingsås. If you can do good where you are and operate, whether it is business, in associations or something else, it goes a long way.

Photo: Campus Alingsås

- "What the teachers at Plåt - och svetsteknik have been good at is guiding students to the right company. As the teachers know the companies' activities, values and wishes and have good knowledge of the students."

Jan-Krister Johansson
CEO, Alf Pettersson AB

Adult education Campus Alingsås

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