Borghamns Stenförädling today
Borghamns Stenförädling was founded in 1951 by father and son Oskar and Ola Ericsson. Today, more than 70 years later, the company is run by third and fourth-generation business leaders.
Mats-Ola Ericsson
Tim Ericsson
Kajsa Ericsson
Borghamns Stenförädling – Through the Years
It all began in 1951 when Oskar and his son Ola Ericsson purchased a relative’s farm on the outskirts of Borghamn. Kalle-Lasse, as he was known, had grown tired of farming and sold the property to his relatives. Shortly after the purchase, the company received its first major order: the reconstruction of Ånestaskolan in Linköping.
A few years later, Oskar passed away, leaving Ola Ericsson to manage the company on his own. Mats-Ola Ericsson, Ola and Karin Ericsson’s son, began working at the company at a young age and, like his father, earned a master’s certificate in stonemasonry.
In 1993, Borghamns Stenförädling acquired the Oxåker quarry in Kolmården, allowing them to resume quarrying of Kolmården Marble, a long-discontinued material. However, it would take many years for the demand for this classic green marble to pick up.
A generational change occurred in 1997 when Ola Ericsson handed over the company to his son, who began running it alongside his wife, Ann Ericsson.
As the company continued to develop, another generation joined the ranks. After spending several years on a different path, Tim Ericsson returned home to become part of the business. He quickly earned his master’s certificate in stonemasonry and, with a focus on digitalization, invested in new machines that propelled the company forward.
Several years later, it was time for another generational transition, and Mats-Ola’s daughter, Kajsa Ericsson, joined the company after studying Industrial Economics and gaining experience in the business consulting sector.
Today, the company is run by Mats-Ola, Tim, and Kajsa, who share the goal of quarrying and refining Swedish natural stone for both large and small customers.
