Thule

Thule is the world leader within Sports Utility Transportation delivering transportation solutions for active families, professionals and outdoor enthusiasts wanting to transport their equipment by vehicles safely, easily and in style.

The product portfolio comprises load carriers for cars such as rooftop boxes, roof rails and bike carriers. Additionally, the company offers snow chains, trailers, towing systems as well as accessories for motor homes and caravans.

Thule has approx 4000 employees at over 30 production and sales locations on all major car markets in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia.

Thule was founded by the Thulin family back in 1942. It is one of the typical Swedish entrepreneurial companies that have developed profitably year after year.

The turning point for Thule came in the 1960s when the family decided to concentrate its business on car-related products, and the first roof rack was developed. In 1979 the company was sold to the public listed company Eldon and it continued to grow both organically and through acquisitions (trailers and rooftop box manufacturing). In 1999 the private equity firm EQT acquired the company and developed it further with increased focus on growth and profitability until 2004, when the current owner – UK-based private equity firm Candover – took over together with 60 management representatives.

The word Sweden is still an important component in the company logo. Once it was a symbol for the origin of the company, while today it stands for the inherent values of a Scandinavian-based company, namely solid quality, timeless design, continuous innovation, and respect for nature and all co-workers.

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