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Hammar

Manufacturer of container-handling trailers and lifting equipment

hammarlift.com

Headquarters: Olsfors, Sweden
Founded year: 1974
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 175–200
Industry: Heavy Machinery & Vehicles

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Latest news about Hammar

In short: Hammar was sold to TomEnterprise, marking its 50th anniversary with new sideloader launches and expanded global service coverage.

Company announcements

23 October 2025 Hammar

Hammar sells company to TomEnterprise for growth

Bengt-Olof Hammar transfers ownership to TomEnterprise, appointing Peter Cederholm as CEO to drive innovation and global expansion through Q4 2025.

17 September 2024 Hammar

Hammar opens new Christchurch office in New Zealand

The branch complements Auckland operations and provides full service, sales, training, and parts for Sideloaders on the South Island.

13 March 2024 Hammar

Hammar celebrates its 50th anniversary with new product launches

The company introduces the Hammar 550 and 500 models, marking a milestone in sideloader capacity and global market leadership.

2 June 2022 Hammar

Hammar invests €2 million to expand Swedish production

The investment adds 850m² of space and new robotics. Capacity increases while jobs stay in Sweden through technical innovation.

Media coverage

15 October 2025 Göteborgs-Posten

Bengt-Olof Hammar sells Hammar to Thomas von Koch | Göteborgs-Posten

The idea was born during his studies at Chalmers. 50 years later, Bengt-Olof Hammar from Olsfors is now selling his global industrial company to a well-known venture capitalist. He intends to use the profit to...

13 October 2025 Cision

TomEnterprise acquires container handling company Hammar Maskin

TomEnterprise AB ("TomEnterprise") today announces the acquisition of Hammar Maskin AB ("Hammar Maskin"). Hammar Maskin was founded in 1974 by Bengt-Olof Hammar and has its headquarters and production...

7 March 2023 Port Strategy

First Hammar 110 delivered to the United States

This high-end Sideloader is equipped with 79,300 lbs (36 tonnes) lifting capacity, a telescopic 20’-48’ capacity chassis and the latest innovation from Hammar, the Hammar...

29 September 2022 Yahoo Finance

CraneWorks Teams with Hammar Lift to Bring Industry‑Leading Sideloaders to U.S. Market

Houston‑based CraneWorks partners with Hammar Lift to install, service, and support world‑class Sideloader equipment in the United States. HOUSTON, December 16, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CraneWorks, a leading...

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