TVH Nordic: 50 years of expertise in motion

Celebrating 50 years of TVH Nordic

This year, TVH Nordic is celebrating 50 years of expertise, growth and partnership in the Nordic market. Throughout 2026, we will mark this milestone with special activities, campaigns and initiatives to honour our journey and the customers and partners who made it possible.

From a small family business in Ed, Sweden, to a key member of the global TVH Group, TVH Nordic has built a strong reputation for high-quality parts, technical know-how and a one-stop-shop approach, supporting customers in material handling, construction, industrial and agricultural sectors across the Nordics since 1976.

From Bozela to TVH Nordic

On 6 February 1976, Bo Zetterlund founded Bozela Parts AB in Ed, Sweden.
With experience from Jungheinrich and strong connections in the forklift industry, Bo saw an opportunity: provide high-quality spare parts using the same suppliers as the OEMs.

The philosophy was simple and powerful:
“Use the same parts as the fork truck is built of.”

What started in a family home selling electrical contacts — with Volvo in Gothenburg as the first customer — quickly grew into a recognised specialist for forklift and electric vehicle spare parts.

Growing with the Scandinavian industry

During the 1980s and 1990s, Sweden had a strong forklift manufacturing industry. Brands such as BT and Atlet were expanding internationally — and Bozela grew alongside them.

By developing dedicated product lines for Scandinavian brands, Bozela became known as a specialist beyond Sweden’s borders. Export activities started early, especially to Norway, just 17 km from Ed.

The company steadily expanded:

• Broader product range (wheels, tyres, electronics, mechanical parts)
• Strong supplier partnerships
• One-stop-shop positioning
• Continuous growth in turnover and team
   

Becoming part of TVH

On 6 September 2004, Bozela joined the TVH Group.

This marked a new chapter.
By combining deep local expertise with TVH’s global range and logistics strength, new opportunities opened up for customers across the Nordic region.

In May 2011, the company officially became TVH Nordic AB, taking responsibility for the entire Nordic market in close cooperation with the TVH team in Belgium.

Investments in offices and warehouse facilities followed, supporting further growth and improved service levels.
 

Today: local expertise, global power

Today, TVH Nordic serves OEMs, dealers and end customers across the Nordic market.

Our strength lies in:

• Extensive product range
• Unique knowledge of Scandinavian brands
• Strong supplier relationships
• One-stop-shop approach
• The backing of a global leader in spare parts

From a small family business in Ed to a key player within the TVH Group — our journey is built on entrepreneurship, expertise and long-term partnerships.

And we continue to build on that foundation every day.