Biosorbe is an efficient and environmentally friendly absorbent of hydrocarbons in water, air and soil. It replaces the plastic and oil-based alternatives that exist on the market today but can also clean where there are no suitable product alternatives available. The absorbed oils can be extracted and re-used, degraded into harmless components, or be incinerated.
The product is a result of a science project at the Royal Institute of Technology, KTH, and has been developed and commercialized by Biosorbe AB, with continued collaboration with KTH and the University of Karlstad.
Our revolutionary Swedish bio-based product absorbs oil spills both on land and in water. Biosorbe is a natural oil absorbent, as well as a hydrophobic water repellent–allowing it to resist rain on land or float on water for extended periods to collect oil from the surface.
Ekman is a global sales and marketing organization strategically aligning buyers and sellers of forest products around the world.
Every innovation starts with an idea. For Biosorbe, it all started 2005. Over the past few years the idea has been shaped into a world-unique environmentally friendly product.
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Chairman
CEO and co-founder Perpressa Invest AB. University of Skövde, HIS, Engineering and Technology, mechanical engineer, studies in Industrial Economics and lean production.
Other Commitments:
CEO and co-founder Perpressa Invest AB and Perpressa Fastigheter AB. Chaiman of the board Perpressa Fastigheter AB and CelluCircle AB. Member of the board in Planevo Invest AB and The Sole Theory AB.
Background:
Markus has long experience within Swedish industry from his role as part owner and CEO of Åkerstedts Verkstads AB
Director
Stockholm School of Economics, HHS, Economics and Business Administration.
Other Commitments:
Senior Advisor, Trudvang & Partners. Chair: Intellic Group, Agreat. Member of the Board: Rexor and Resortecs.
Background:
Mattias has long and broad experience from leading roles within Swedish industry, CEO Re:newcell, CEO Medley, Stockholm, CEO (and co-founder) Visma Proceedo, CFO Diversey Lever AB. Chairman Almega Friskvårdsföretagen, Board Member Vendemore, Board Member Cortus
Director
Professor, PhD Wood Chemistry, KTH Executive School Industrial Management.
Other Commitments:
Head of Division Wood Chemistry and Pulp Technology, KTH, Supervisor Wallenberg Wood Science Center (WWSC). Fine Cell, Founder, Sr Scientific Advisor (board member). Marcus Wallenberg Prize Selection Committee, board member Sundbladsfonden, and SPCI.
Background:
Monica has extensive academic experience, but also from the industry with research at Stora Enso and at RISE, as well as international organizations, i.e. American Chemical Society, and European Polysaccharide Network of Excellence
Director
Business Administration and Economics at the University of Stockholm. Naval Officer.
Other Commitments:
Chairman Bellman Group AB, Chairman Umia Sweden AB, Chairman EW Group AB, Chairman AWiWo AB
Background:
Björn has a background in both the oil industry (Shell) and the construction industry in roles such as CFO NCC AB, CEO Oden Anläggningsentreprenad AB, and advisor to the industry as a partner at Neuman & Nydahl
Director
Economics and Business Administration at the University of Umeå, Sweden.
Other Commitments:
Executive Vice President at Ekman & Co AB
Background:
Peter has a lot of experience in leading roles within international wholesale and industrial companies. CEO Optigroup, CEO Korsnäs AB, Kinnevik Management Team, EVP M-real, and other senior positions. Chairman of Innventia (RISE) and Eugropa, and various board memberships such as e.g. Skogsindustrierna, CEPI Fine, and Svenska Aerogel AB.
Director
Economics, Business Administration and Political Science at University of Lund, Sweden.
Other Commitments
CEO Biobase Sweden AB
Background:
Erik has a long experience from leading roles within international industrial companies and startup experience from different business. Head of Sales Eastern and Central Europe and Global Depot Manager Nynas AB, Founder Biosorbe AB, Sales and Partnership Director Peepoople AB, and various board memberships e.g Solvatten Foundation, Nexus by Sweden AB
Ekman Group, a global trading house in he forest industry.
Ekman is a global sales and marketing organization strategically aligning buyers and sellers of forest products around the world. We make international trade easy and profitable for partners in more than 100 countries.
With global presence and local excellence, we add value throughout the business process by offering competetive purchasing, strong financial solutions and efficient logistics. Ekman has more than 300 employees in 40 offices worldwide and handles around 4.5 million tons of forest products every year.
Contact Ekman Group: biosorbe@ekmangroup.com or Andreas Utas +4676 6260556
2005
Monica Ek, professor at KTH in Stockholm, lays the foundation for the idea behind Biosorbe
2013
Nordic Bioengineering AB is founded, the company then focuses on letting bacteria/microbes break down oil spills
2017
The founders of Nordic Bioengineering AB contact Professor Monica Ek who presents the idea behind the absorption of oil and other hydrocarbons
2018
The company submits its first patent application
2019
The first major capital investment in the company is made by Johan Bennarsten and Lars-Erik Sjögren, who take over as Chairman and CEO respectively
2020
Test facility is completed and 2 tons of hydrophobicized pulp are produced and potential customers are allowed to test the product
Christmas and others enters as a co-owner
A decision is made to invest in a so-called Up scale production unit in Rottneros
The company changes its name to Biosorbe AB and the operations are moved entirely to Värmland
The company begins to build an organization
2021
The production unit in Sunne is inaugurated
LOI with Ekman Group on global sales assignment is signed
2022
Production is started.
First sales order.
Ekman Group joins as co-owner.
Development for diversification of the product catalog (product development/various applications)
2024
Biosorbe buys Renewcell’s facility in Kristinehamn
