A dedicated leader who never compromises on quality, Åsa is committed to leveraging each individual’s strengths to build the ultimate team, drive innovation, and establish a strong, structured R&D department - ensuring Evolabel's position as a leader in innovation and design within Print & Apply.

Driving Innovation in a Competitive Landscape

How do R&D leaders foster environments that spark creativity and ground-breaking innovation?

“The key is to establish a driving force from within,” explains Åsa. “I aim to create a shared journey with my team. I thrive on teamwork, and I see us and our partners as one cohesive unit. How can we build the best lineup? What roles and skills do I need on the field to ensure the success of this project? My role is largely about creating the right conditions for success. Our goal is to become the world leader in innovation and design”

Åsa knows a lot about building strong teams and brings extensive managerial experience, leading innovation in complex projects from large organizations. Growing up in a mid-sized Swedish town with cold winters, her background was shaped by hardworking parents and a family that was deeply engaged in team sports. “Team sports are part of who I am. I’ve seen first-hand how a team can achieve incredible things when everyone works together.”

Åsa argues that leading an R&D department is not so different from coaching a sports team. “My focus is on creating an environment where everyone can thrive in their roles, fostering a sense of unity within the R&D department, and leveraging each individual’s strengths. It’s all about building a strong, unified team. A team with an incredible winning spirit and a fantastic corporate culture will drive Evolabel to become a world leader in innovation and design”, she emphasizes.

Disrupting the industry with new innovations

Everyone at Evolabel is highly driven by innovation. The entire staff shares a passion for creating revolutionary products that redefine the market. Many are proud holders of successful patents that have transformed the Print & Apply industry.

As a commitment to our inventive spirit, we established; EVOLAB, a dedicated space where creativity and innovation are nurtured and flourish. In EVOLAB, we cultivate an environment where ideas can thrive, and the boundaries of technological possibilities are continuously pushed. Read more about Evolab.

“We aim to cultivate an identity and pride in being global leaders in design and innovation by consistently outperforming our competitors and striving for excellence in everything we do,” says Åsa.

Sustainability and Resource Management

Sustainability is undoubtedly a cornerstone of corporate responsibility. How does the Head of R&D incorporate eco-friendly practices into the strategy?

“Evolabel has had a strong commitment to local sourcing from day one, with an impressive 85% of our materials sourced locally,” Åsa highlights.

Evolabel customers often remark on the impressive longevity of their products, which is no coincidence. Evolabel products are designed, developed, and manufactured with sustainability in mind.

“Sustainable processes lead to sustainable products. We need to preserve this focus and nurture our outstanding brand. We will continue to design and develop robust, reliable solutions,” says Åsa.

The Product Development Process at Evolabel has been refined over the past year, setting exceptionally high standards from the very first step to the moment the product reaches the customer. “Although we are growing rapidly, every product leaving our factory must maintain the same high quality as always. We never compromise on the premium experience that every customer should feel when choosing Evolabel,” she asserts. “By applying structured processes, we ensure clarity, consistency and built in quality,” Åsa concludes.

We are beyond excited to announce that Evolabel has been awarded the prestigious International Gasell 2024. This honour recognizes Sweden’s top company for exceptional export growth and global impact. 

The International Gasell 2024, a prestigious award created by Dagens Industri and Business Sweden to recognize the Swedish companies that are making a significant impact on the global stage! It celebrates Sweden’s best companies with the most impressive export growth! This year Evolabel is number one!

Our founding owners- Henrik Bohre, Mattias Ackers, Gerard Dijkstra, Martin Selin Dijkstra, and Peter Hallinger - stepped onto the stage to receive this remarkable award. (A stage that, next week, will host the Nobel Prize winners!)

This achievement reflects our ongoing journey of passion, innovation, and dedication. From expanding our presence in the US to making significant commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship and world-class technology, we are proud to represent Swedish innovation on the global stage.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible founders for representing our vision, and to our amazing Evolabel team, partners, and customers worldwide - this victory belongs to you too!

"Winning this award is an extraordinary honour," says Gerard Dijkstra, co-founder of Evolabel. "It’s a testament to the power of Swedish innovation and our commitment to making a global impact."

Together, let’s continue to innovate, inspire, and grow

Read  the full article in  Dagens Industri
Foto; Pax Engström

This award celebrates Sweden’s best companies with the most impressive export growth 

We’re excited to share that we’ve been selected as one of the three finalists for International Gasell 2024 - a prestigious award recently launched by Dagens industri and Business Sweden. This honour recognizes Swedish companies making a notable impact on the global stage by expanding their reach and representing the best of Swedish business abroad.

Last week, our own Gerard Dijkstra took center stage in Stockholm to present our journey and successes to the jury, highlighting our growth in several international markets. The International Gasell award celebrates the best companies with the most remarkable export growth and proven success across diverse regions.  

"Being a finalist is an incredible honour," says Gerard Dijkstra, one of Evolabel’s founders. "We’re proud to represent Sweden internationally, sharing our vision as leaders in technology and design while contributing to a positive image of Swedish innovation and entrepreneurship worldwide."

We previously won the Export Company of the Year award, and thanks to our commitment to pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Print & Apply, we’re back on the podium as a finalist once again.

We’re grateful for the support that has helped us reach this milestone, and we look forward to sharing more as we continue our journey of growth and global impact. 

This would not be possible without our incredible global partner network! Thank you for your support,  stay tuned and keep your fingers crossed for us as we continue our journey!

Visit our booth at 4.30 PM November 4th at PACK EXPO Chicago. 

Exciting things are happening at Pack Expo, and we want you to be part of it!  Visit our booth S-4342 to witness our cutting-edge Print & Apply Solutions in action. Join our After Show November 4th at 4.30 PM. Enjoy live demos, grab some snacks, sip on refreshments, and vibe to some great music while our experts answer your questions. Innovation, fun, and more!

When: Monday November 4th

Time: 4.30 PM

Where: Booth S-4342

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As innovation is our passion at Evolabel and very close to our heart, we were very excited to host the jury for 

ScanStar - packaging competition during two days las week! 

Expertise from our Nordic countries and representatives from Svenska Förpackningsgillet, Suomen Pakkausyhdistys ry - Finnish Packaging Association, Packmarknaden, to name a few, this year review a record number of innovations. The jury’s conclusion was that we have high quality packaging know-how in Nordics!

ScanStar - packaging competition is a joint Nordic packaging competition held annually since 1969 by SPA, the Scandinavian Packaging Association. We can't wait to discover the cutting-edge innovations in the packaging industry when the winners are announced at SCANPACK Scandinavia’s leading packaging fair at Svenska Mässan, Gothenburg  October 22-25! 

A SLAM dunk in Charlotte, North Carolina! Evolabel's CEO, Mattias Ackers, and North American Business Developer, Nathan Bueneman, attended the MHI Spring Meeting at the Charlotte Convention Center this week

After delivering an engaging presentation about Evolabel, we are happy to announce that we have been voted into the Scan Label Apply Manifest (SLAM) industry group. SLAM is dedicated to providing thought leadership for best practices within “the last 100 feet” of evolving warehouse and distribution operations.

It was a packed schedule at the Charlotte Convention Center, May 19-22, with interesting lectures and keynotes, networking, and new perspectives.

“The meeting was very professionally arranged by MHI and SLAM Managing Executive Christian Dow. We look forward to this opportunity to connect with our peers, discuss industry trends, and promote the growth and adoption of end-of-line technologies and systems, always prioritizing the best interests of the users”, says Mattias Ackers.  

According to economic data from the Federal Reserve, e-commerce sales have experienced substantial growth over the past decade. Despite this, only a small percentage of warehouses today are automated. It's presumable that the North American market will increasingly demand sophisticated automation equipment and solutions, such as top-of-the-line print and apply technology.

Customers and quality are in focus for Evolabel as we gradually implement Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). It’s about becoming even more predictable and reliable on our rapid growth journey. It’s also about people open to change and strong management commitment.

Customers and quality are in focus for Evolabel as we gradually implement Product Lifecycle Management (PLM). It’s about becoming even more predictable and reliable on our rapid growth journey. It’s also about people open to change and strong management commitment.

Evolabel is ambitiously aiming to become the leading supplier in print and apply solutions. The journey's success hinges on key factors such as strong teamwork, implementing collaborative practices, fostering the product development process, and, every step of the way, embracing the core value of "simplicity through technology." A Rapid PLM journey embodies the culmination of these elements.

“Growing rapidly requires us to have a constant helicopter view while keeping a close eye on our data in an increasingly complex environment. We are deploying PLM in packages in order to have them limited in scope, and gradually introduced”, says Michael Holmberg, Configuration and Release Manager at Evolabel, and continues: “It’s also about people open to change and strong management commitment”.

Join Michael Holmberg as he takes the stage at this year's PDSFORUM at Gothia Towers, Gothenburg. He will delve into the challenges of how a Rapid PLM journey reflects a business strategy that drives operational excellence. Holmberg will be joined by QCM and PDS Vision, who both are instrumental in making the implementation happen.

“I would say PLM is a requirement, it’s about accelerating or being left behind”, Holmberg says.

Discover More: https://pdsforum.com/nordics/agenda/

Evolabel is premiering at MODEX, one of the main trade shows for supply chain solutions. Why? To meet the growing interest of Evolabel’s intelligent Print & Apply solutions from the material handling industry.

Evolabel has previously exhibited at major packaging fairs such as Interpack in Düsseldorf and PackExpo in Chicago and Las Vegas, fairs that are highly relevant and will continue to be so. It is, however, now time to address the logistics sector.  

“We have several strong products and solutions that not only meet the tough requirements of the logistics sector for capacity, reliability and quality but also meet their appreciation of simplicity regarding software integration and scalability”, says Henrik Bohre, Head of R&D at Evolabel. 

At MODEX, attendees are looking for a wide range of equipment and technologies for their supply chain operations. Automation, end-to-end solutions and robotics are on their radar, to mention a few.  

Evolabel has built a modular system, an innovative software concept that allows a group of printers to communicate and work together for increased capacity and/or redundancy; we call it Co-Op. The technology adapts to the host control system and not the other way around. It allows the customer to optimize their production with the least possible interference to their current solution. 

 
“One of our successful solutions is co-developed with a larger logistics player, which means we have listened to the real challenges and pain points of the material handling industry. High uptime is essential; our products are tailored for high throughput demands and simplicity in handling”, says Mattias Ackers, CEO of Evolabel. He continues: 

"Timing of going to MODEX couldn’t be better, as we are establishing Evolabel Inc in Atlanta! We want to be close to our North American partners and customers”. 

MODEX is arranged by MHI, an international trade association that represents the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry, of which Evolabel is a member.

Visit our booth at the  trade show Modex in Atlanta on March 11-14, 2024. Nathan will be there  to meet you in person and can tell you all  about it. 
You will find us in Hall A - Stand A10118. 

Motivation:

"This year’s winner has by innovative and intuitive technical solutions succeeded to streamline and automate their customers logistic flows. 

A global focus has created an impressive international growth with good profitability and strong conditions for a continued bright future ”.