YTAB Group's vision is to be the customer's first choice for industrial wet coating and specialist treatments for manufacturing industries. For society, YTAB Group wants to be an attractive workplace that is socially engaged with its employees and has a positive impact on our surroundings. YTAB Group aims to combine a socially, environmentally and economically sustainable perspective to generate long-term profitability through its sustainable processes.
About YTAB Group
Quality and precision in every detail
At YTAB, quality always comes first. We strive for absolute perfection in every detail — from exact colour tone and gloss to a consistent finish — with the smallest possible environmental impact and waste. By integrating our customers' own quality-control methods, we guarantee a final result that matches the very highest industry standards.
From local expertise to a sustainable future
As a supplier of coated products, Ytbehandlingsteknik i Näsum AB (YTAB Group) shall meet customers' specific requirements for a functional and aesthetically appealing product in a customer-focused and competent manner.
Our production
With strategically located facilities in Sweden and Hungary, we're a cost-effective partner for industries across Europe. Both of our production facilities are equipped with highly automated lines for precision coating. To give you a complete, end-to-end solution, our Hungarian facility also offers advanced injection molding — from raw plastic to a finished, surface-treated part, all under one roof.
YTAB Sweden
Flexibility and precision
With 12,000 m² of production space in southern Sweden — logistically ideal, close to Copenhagen Airport — we offer a highly flexible facility. Our specialists handle everything from advanced robotic coating to tailor-made, manual detail projects, regardless of volume.
- Techniques: Wet coating, environmentally friendly EcoChrome, and Water Transfer Printing.
- Capacity: Three automated robotic lines and four manual coating booths.
- End-to-end solution: A dedicated assembly department for finished parts.
YTAB Hungary
From raw plastic to a finished part
Our facility just outside Budapest offers a complete production chain under one roof. Here, we combine advanced injection molding with high-quality coating of plastic components.
- Plastics manufacturing: Five injection molding machines (50–500 tonnes) for materials such as ABS, polycarbonate, nylon and acrylic.
- Coating: Two robot-automated lines, suited to both water- and solvent-based systems.
- Finishing: Ultrasonic welding, hot foil stamping, pad printing, screen printing, laser engraving and assembly.
YTAB Group's History
For more than 30 years, YTAB Group has grown from a local surface-treatment workshop into an international player in coating and surface treatment. That journey has been driven by the same principles since day one in 1987: craftsmanship, continuous improvement, and long-term partnerships. Here's the story of how we got here.
2026 – Investing in the future
Major investment plans for new process lines, land, and facilities lay the groundwork for continued growth.
2025 – New leadership
Helena Lönegård became CEO as part of a planned generational succession, and a new management team was established.
2022 – New key customer
Volvo AB became a direct customer of YTAB.
2018 – Long-term partnership
Scania became a direct customer, and the relationship has grown into a long-term partnership over the years.
2018 – Property company founded
YTAB established the property company Pizzo Fastigheter AB.
2008 – International expansion
YTAB Group acquired Horvarth Kft, based in Hungary.
2005 – Change of ownership
Arne Vraalsen acquired 70% of YTAB SE from founder Mats Karlsson.
2000 – New technology
Launched a new automated robot line, the Millennium Line.
1995 – Company founded
Mats Karlsson founded YTAB SE, carrying out large-scale paint and surface treatment of plastics. Before that, from 1987, the business operated as part of Karlshamns Lack AB, painting both crash-damaged passenger cars and industrial products for customers including ABU.
OUR VALUES - STEGRA
Values & principles
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Collaboration
For results and growth. We're focused on results, collaboration and continuous improvement. We work with each other, not against each other.
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Transparent with one another
We're honest with each other, and clear in our information and communication. We set clear expectations and clarify mutual requirements.
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Engaged
With high motivation. This contributes to positive growth and creates good conditions for community and pride in our work.
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Joy in our work
We want our work to be shaped by joy and enthusiasm. We believe joy is a prerequisite for feeling pride in your work and your professionalism, so you can deliver high quality. Everyone should get to go to work with a spring in their step.
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Respect
We listen actively, we care about each other, and we show mutual respect and dignity.
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Responsibility
We take responsibility for our work, are punctual, and collaborate with each other for a great end result.
Sustainability in every layer
We leave nothing to chance. We tailor our quality controls entirely to your specific requirements and processes – whether that means rigorous testing of paint adhesion or wear resistance. Our work is governed by the industry's highest standards: our Swedish facilities are certified to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, and our Hungarian factory to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
Quality assurance & certification
We leave nothing to chance. We tailor our quality controls entirely to your specific requirements and processes – whether that means rigorous testing of paint adhesion or wear resistance. Our work is governed by the industry’s highest standards: our Swedish facilities are certified to IATF 16949 and ISO 14001, and our Hungarian factory to ISO 9001.
Transparency & reporting
We want to drive our industry forward and be a partner you can fully rely on. As part of our commitment to transparency, we choose to produce a voluntary sustainability report every year. It gives you full visibility into the goals we’ve set, our day-to-day work, and our company policies.
Become part of the team in Näsum
We're looking for curious, driven and meticulous people who want to help build the future of surface treatment — whether you're a machine operator, engineer, logistics specialist, or simply curious about the industry for the first time. With us, you'll take on responsibility from day one, in a modern, international and sustainable business.
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