9 October, 2014
Akriform welcomes three new employees
We are pleased to introduce three new employees starting at Akriform Plast AB this autumn. Per Sima starts his position in the sales team and will be in charge of the European market. He has previously worked with sales of technical products in a number of different countries. Per will work with both Akriforms...
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7 April, 2014
Akriform at the 2014 Sweets and Snacks Expo in Chicago
The Sweets & Snacks Expo takes place in Chicago at McCormick Place West from May 20th to May 22nd. This year’s show will be the largest show ever. The Sweets and Snacks Expo is expected to attract more than 15,000 candy and snack industry professionals from 90+ countries. More than 620 exhibitors will showcase candy,...
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17 March, 2014
Bulk Retailing: 6 products that are perfect to sell in pick & mix displays
Do you remember going to the candy store as a kid? One of the best parts of that experience was getting to create your own goody bag from the bins of different candy. Over the last decade, different stores and venues have taken this concept and put a modern twist on it. With the help...
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21 February, 2014
What is Acrylic and How Does it Work? The Coolest Acrylic Projects!
What is Acrylic and How Does it Work? Poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) is a transparent thermoplastic, most commonly called Acrylic or Plexiglas. PMMA is the scientific name for the material derived from the chemical compound. PMMA is most commonly called Acrylic by most plastic industry professionals and individuals familiar with plastic ...
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31 January, 2014
EuroShop 2014: Overview of the Trade show The original EuroShop Trade Fair took place in 1966 and has developed into one of the world’ largest retail investment trade fairs. The trade fair has grown from about 300 exhibitors from about 10 countries with attendance at about 28,000 in 1966, to over 2,000 exhibitors from over...
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23 January, 2014
“Maximising Sales”- Akriform in Sweets & Snacks World
Maximising Sales Sweets and Snacks World, Confectionery Production 20 December 2013 Robert Engström, director of operations for bulk merchandising at Akriform Plast considers strategies to help retailers and suppliers maximise confectionery sales. What is your strategy to remain relevant to the confectionery customer of tomorrow? Despite ...
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7 January, 2014
ISM 2014 – The candy industry’s most prominent trade show
ISM stands for Internationale Süßwaren-Messe which is German for “International Sweets and Biscuits fair”. The 2014 ISM: The Future of Sweets show will mark the 44th annual trade show. ISM is the candy industry’s most auspicious trade show with over 110,000 m2 of gross exhibition space. ISM considered among many as the ...
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20 December, 2013
Akriform Closed: December 23rd – January 6th
Akriform will be closed from Monday, December 23rd through Tuesday, January 6th in observance of the holiday season. Akriform will reopen on Tuesday, January 7th at 8:00am. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause. Happy Holidays from all of us at Akriform!
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10 December, 2013
Akriform has a full trade show calendar next year: ISM, EuroShop and Sweets & Snacks. If you will be attending any of these trade shows, we would like to meet with you! Akriform will exhibit our Pick & Mix candy display solutions. Akriform will partner with Candy People for ISM and Sweets and Snacks. ISM:...
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9 December, 2013
Blog: Is plastic the right material for me to use?
What is Plastic? Plastic is the general common term for a wide range of synthetic or semi-synthetic materials used in a growing range of applications. Different common types of plastic include; polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE), polycarbonates (PC), polypropylene (PP), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA or acrylic), etc. Plastics are ...
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12 September, 2013
Akriform custom acrylic project used in Obama/Reinfeldt joint press conference in Stockholm
(Photo: Martina Huber/Regeringskansliet) By Akriform Plast AB – September 12, 2013 US President Barack Obama recently visited Stockholm, Sweden, for the first-ever bilateral visit by a US President to Sweden. Akriform Plast AB from Stockholm, Sweden, was proud to be a very small part of the historic event. Akriform Plast AB was ...
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20 May, 2013
Akriform at the Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago
2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo: Unwrap Innovation! McCormick Place, Chicago, USA May 21-23, 2013 Booth 330 Akriform and Candy People partnered for the 2013 Sweets & Snacks Expo in Chicago. Together we showcased the Akriform pick & mix merchandising solutions with Candy People’s Scandinavian confectionery. We received a lot of ...
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7 March, 2013
Quickbox Display in Time Square, New York City
February 2013 The launch of the Quickbox display in the US inspired this Time Square preview. Visitors and residence of New York City were able to see the 2 story tall video screen debut an image of the Quickbox display in February 2013. The title above the image read, “Akriform Announces First Quickbox Solution Distribution...
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25 February, 2013
Akriform at Melodifestivalen 2013
Saturday, February 24th 2013 Akriform and Visual Act provided a custom stage prop for Sylvia Vrethammar at Melodifestivalen 2013. Melodifestivalen is Sweden’s qualifying event for Eurovision Song Contest. Akriform constructed a custom acrylic prop that read “SYLVIA.” The stage prop was 1.6 meters high and .4 meters deep for ...
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1 February, 2013
Akriform at Gulfood 2013 in Dubai
Please Join Akriform and Candy People at the 2013 Gulfood Expo in Dubai. Gulfood- The World’s Biggest Annual Food & Hospitality Show Dubai World Trade Center February 25-28, 2013 Hall 9 Stand C9-1 Akriform and Candy People will partner for the 2013 Gulfood Expo in Dubai. Together we will showcase the Akriform pick & mix...
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30 January, 2013
2013 ISM Expo- A SWEET Success
ISM Expo: the Future of Sweets in Cologne, Germany January 27- 30, 2013 As always the ISM Expo was a blast and huge success. Thank you for visiting The Candy People and Akriform booth. If you were unable to attend, do not worry, we have included photos for you! Akriform and Candy People will also...
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4 January, 2013
Akriform in FinanzNachrichten
Akriform Announces First Quickbox Solution Distribution in the U.S. FinanzNachrichten Germany Jan. 23, 2013 STOCKHOLM, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Sweden-based Akriform recently announced the U.S. launch of the Quickbox scoop bin. Akriform is the developer and manufacturer of Quickbox. Its team of designers and engineers has developed ...
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4 January, 2013
Akriform in Market Watch, The Wall Street Journal
Akriform Announces First Quickbox Solution Distribution in the U.S. Sweden-based Akriform Growing Markets Globally Market Watch, The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2013 STOCKHOLM, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Sweden-based Akriform recently announced the U.S. launch of the Quickbox scoop bin. Akriform is the developer and ...
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4 January, 2013
Akriform in Yahoo Finance
Akriform Announces First Quickbox Solution Distribution in the U.S. Sweden-based Akriform Growing Markets Globally Yahoo Finance, Singapore January23, 2013 STOCKHOLM, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Sweden-based Akriform recently announced the U.S. launch of the Quickbox scoop bin. Akriform is the developer and manufacturer of Quickbox. Its ...
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4 January, 2013
Akriform Announces First Quickbox Solution Distribution in the U.S. Sweden-based Akriform Growing Markets Globally Reuters Wed Jan 23, 2013 STOCKHOLM, Jan. 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Sweden-based Akriform recently announced the U.S. launch of the Quickbox scoop bin. Akriform is the developer and manufacturer of Quickbox. Its team of ...
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10 December, 2012
2013 ISM Expo: The Future of Sweets
See You at the 2013 ISM Expo! The 2013 ISM Expo is January 27th-30th in Cologne, Germany. Akriform and Candy People have partnered once again for the 2013 ISM Expo. Please visit our booth to enjoy candy and learn more about the Akriform merchandising solutions- Quickbox Scoop Bin and TurnOflex Gravity Bin. Booth: Sweden Section...
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10 December, 2012
Happy Holidays from the Akriform Team! Akriform Holiday Schedule Closed: Monday, December 24th – January 1st. Akriform will reopen with normal business hours on January 2nd.
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3 December, 2012
Akriform Welcomes Our New Team Member Dino Kotorcic
Akriform Welcomes Our New Sales Representative Dino Kotorcic December 2012 Akriform proudly welcomes our new sales member Dino Kotorcic. Dino recently received his degree in Mechanical Engineering from Örebro University. Dino will play a key role for standard and custom solutions.
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15 October, 2012
Machinning Without Borders
October 2012 PlastForum Publication Sweden For Akriform AB in Sollentuna, nothing is impossible, almost anyways. A dinosaur skeleton in laser cut acrylic. Merchandising display for Pick& Mix candy. A protection for medical cabinets or a news desk for channel TV4. Why not a podium in acrylic for the Swedish Government for the prime minister ...
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