We are Rahmqvist
How do I order?Rahmqvist stands for expertise and specialization. We will never be a generalist company that caters to all your needs. Instead, we excel where we can make a substantial difference in your workplace.
Our story
1953
Signe and Eric Rahmqvist founds the company.
1953
The first Salesman, and later Director of Sales, Karl-Gustav Nyqvist is employed.
1961
Sales legend, Kjell Isaksson, starts and is still active.
1970
Leif Rahmqvist takes over as CEO.
1978
The start of the new building for the headquarters on Lidingö.
1988
Rahmqvist College opens its doors.
1996
Head of environment Inga-Britt Rosenblom becomes responsible for ISO-certification for environment and quality.
2011
The lamp Vidamic Phos casts its light on form and design.
2014
Joakim Rahmqvist takes his position as CCO.
2017
1953
Moistening sponge is the first product to be released.
1960
Zenith's dustless chalk improves the school environment.
1970
Industrial Marker scores a success on the market.
1974
Christina Winner becomes head of information and develops new brands.
1980
Zenith becomes Rahmqvist. Several brands are added.
1990
Tape Printer makes marking with embossed tape old-fashioned.
2008
Jesper Rahmqvist takes his position as CEO and creative director.
2012
Leif Rahmqvist takes the initiative for the orphanage in Mapungubwe.
2015
2023
1953
Signe and Eric Rahmqvist founds the company.
1953
Moistening sponge is the first product to be released.
1953
The first Salesman, and later Director of Sales, Karl-Gustav Nyqvist is employed.
1960
Zenith's dustless chalk improves the school environment.
1961
Sales legend, Kjell Isaksson, starts and is still active.
1970
Industrial Marker scores a success on the market.
1970
Leif Rahmqvist takes over as CEO.
1974
Christina Winner becomes head of information and develops new brands.
1978
The start of the new building for the headquarters on Lidingö.
1980
Zenith becomes Rahmqvist. Several brands are added.
1988
Rahmqvist College opens its doors.
1990
Tape Printer makes marking with embossed tape old-fashioned.
1996
Head of environment Inga-Britt Rosenblom becomes responsible for ISO-certification for environment and quality.
2008
Jesper Rahmqvist takes his position as CEO and creative director.
2011
The lamp Vidamic Phos casts its light on form and design.
2012
Leif Rahmqvist takes the initiative for the orphanage in Mapungubwe.
2014
Joakim Rahmqvist takes his position as CCO.
2015
2017
2023
It all started with the personal touch
It’s 1953 and in Sweden, Eric and Signe Rahmqvist establish a small office supply company. The basic idea is that you must get to know the customer to really understand what needs they have and how to best help them.
Our philosophy
We have grown since the start, but we stay true to our philosophy: to give you the best solutions, we need to spend time with you at your workplace and fully understand your challenges. This way we help you find a more fun, more efficient and more sustainable workday.