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News at Ergofokus

See you at FFCR Stockholm January 28-29, 2026!

SEE YOU IN STOCKHOLM! We are coming to FFCR Stockholm 28 to 29 January 2026. Welcome to Sweden's largest restaurant fair - the obvious meeting place for the industry. Here you will meet nearly 250 exhibitors who offer exciting product news and in our live kitchen you can listen to inspiring speakers. Registration is now open! See you on 28–29 […]

IDESTA acquires Ergofokus

Idesta acquires Ergofokus

Idesta acquires Ergofokus The Idesta Group, through its subsidiary Wapeco AB, has signed an agreement to acquire all shares in L&d Ergofokus AB from the previous owner Björn Bok. The transfer will be carried out on March 12, 2025. The acquisition strengthens the Idesta Group's presence in the catering market by including Ergofokus' unique range of ergonomic catering products. Since its inception almost 25 years ago, Ergofokus has built […]

Ergofokus delivers specially adapted lifting trolleys to France

Drawing of a specially adapted lifting trolley

At Ergofokus we offer tailor-made solutions that facilitate and improve the working environment for our customers. One of our latest deliveries of custom-built lift trucks to France is an excellent example of how we meet demand from international customers in various types of industries. The customer has a need and we find a solution together to optimize […]

Optimized working environment with ceiling-mounted systems

School kitchens that use ceiling-mounted systems, the ergoscope.

Ergonomics and efficiency go hand in hand in today’s commercial kitchen. When the workday consists of heavy lifting, repetitive movements and high demands on productivity, it is crucial to create an environment that does not strain the body. This is where our ceiling-mounted systems – Ergomixer and Ergoskopan – come into the picture. Our solutions make the workday smoother, safer and […]

Ergonomics in focus - inspiring visit to preschool in Umeå

School kitchen with ergonomic solutions.

We recently had the opportunity to visit the kitchen of a preschool in Umeå, where we got an insight into their efforts to improve the ergonomics and working environment for the kitchen staff. During the visit, we conducted a comparison test between two different can openers. The Ergofokus WM10 manual can opener with a removable table attachment was put to the test against another supplier’s existing model. […]

Wear and tear injuries in the workplace, ergonomics, money and health

Ergoscoop users

How much do wear and tear injuries cost companies? Wear and tear injuries are a problem in both commercial kitchens and industrial environments, and the economic consequences are significant. According to the Swedish Work Environment Authority's report for 2023, ergonomic stress factors accounted for 26% of all occupational illnesses and are the largest reason for sick leave among men in Sweden. These injuries are often caused by repetitive movements, heavy lifting and poor […]