About Us
We make sure every worker is seen, connected, and never alone.
Because when seconds matter, safety should act in real time.
ORIGIN STORY
Rethinking Safety in Truck Driving
Swanholm Technology began with a simple mission: to save lives.
The idea behind Swanholm Technology emerged from a stark reality – Truck drivers remain one of the most exposed professions in Europe.
Drawing on experience from the transport industry, while still working at Scania, the founder began developing a connected safety vest designed to detect accidents and trigger help when seconds matter most.
The Same Risk Across Industries
When the first prototypes were shown to professionals in transport and construction, it became clear that the problem was far bigger than trucking. Across industries, people work alone, out of sight, or far from immediate assistance. Even with modern safety routines and certified protective equipment, a critical gap remains between when an accident happens and when help arrives.
Swanholm Technology was created to close that detection gap, turning passive protective gear into intelligent safety that acts when it matters most.
"We strive for a future where every worker returns home safely, powered by intelligent safety that thinks, acts, and cares."
WHO WE ARE
The People Behind Swanholm Tech
Swanholm Technology was founded by Jonas Svanholm and later joined by co-founder Anders Dewoon. Together they combine deep expertise in connected hardware, safety technology, and digital services, built through years of experience in both global corporations and fast-moving startups. Their focus remains clear: building practical technology that improves worker safety in real environments.
Jonas Svanholm
20+ years in Volvo & Scania
Anders Dewoon
20+ years of international leadership
COMPANY TIMELINE
Our Journey So Far
From early milestones to today’s solutions, join our journey and see how we can support your organisation.
2020
September 23rd
Official founding of Swanholm Technology.
Autumn – concluded buy out of core technology from Scania.
2021
Product Development
Initiated the comprehensive redesign of the safety vest and collar technology acquired from Scania.
Operational Resilience
Sustained product development momentum despite global component shortages and extended lead times caused by COVID-19.
2022
Pilot Program - Real World Validation
Launched pilot programs with key partners, including NCC, to validate performance in demanding environments. Insights from real-world use informed continuous improvements in ergonomics, durability, and overall reliability.
Strategic Adaptation
Amid supply chain disruptions affecting illuminated components during the Ukraine War, the company accelerated development of a non-illuminated vest. Designed for warmer conditions, it features a lightweight build with detachable arms, addressing the needs of workers in Nordic summers while expanding the product offering to new use cases.
2023
Market Entry
Expanded the portfolio to two distinct product lines. Commenced market penetration while simultaneously addressing technical optimizations for the illuminated product range.
2024
Leadership Transition
Leadership transition following co-founder departure for personal reasons. Operations remained stable, with continued focus strengthening the company ahead of onboarding a new co-founder for long-term continuity and growth.
2025
Strategic Transformation
Welcomed Anders Dewoon as Co-founder, alongside a comprehensive strategic overhaul and brand relaunch.
Commercial Growth
Strengthened brand visibility and go-to-market execution through dedicated sales leadership and targeted marketing initiatives.
2026
Market Expansion/ Growth Phase
Capitalizing on increasing market demand and product visibility while looking to develop distribution channels. Actively raising external funding to accelerate product innovation and expansion across EU markets
COMPANY CULTURE
We act with integrity.
We think with curiosity.
We build with empathy.
We grow through collaboration.
We deliver with excellence.
Scandinavian Safety Engineering
Built in Scandinavia, Swanholm follows a design philosophy focused on reliability, simplicity, and human-centred technology.
Our solutions are designed to integrate naturally into daily work without adding complexity.
We believe safety technology should be:
• Invisible when everything works
• Immediate when something goes wrong
• Reliable even without connectivity
Built For Today. Designed For Tomorrow
Today, Swanholm Technology helps organisations respond faster when accidents happen. Tomorrow, our platform evolves toward predictive and preventive safety intelligence.
In line with the Vision Zero strategy, we continuously evolve our platform through software, modular hardware, and close collaboration working toward a future where workplace accidents are anticipated, avoided, and ultimately eliminated.
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