SJEC Danmark A/S Becomes Part of Ascenco Group

As of January 15th, Ascenco expands its presence to Denmark, as SJEC Danmark A/S (“SJEC”) has decided to join the group. SJEC will continue to be led by its CEO Claus Thorsen with the same entrepreneurial spirit as before, under its strong and widely recognized brand.

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SJEC is Ascenco’s second group company outside of Sweden and is an important milestone in the group’s ambition to establish itself as a leading Nordic group, specialising in critical infrastructure like elevators, escalators and automatic doors. Through the partnership, Ascenco is now active in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark.

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“Joining Ascenco marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for SJEC Danmark. This partnership provides a strong and stable foundation, giving our employees greater security and opportunities to grow. At the same time, it opens the door for us to share and expand our product portfolio from SJEC Corporation with our new colleagues across the group. Together with the other companies in Ascenco, we see a unique opportunity to accelerate our ambitions, strengthen our presence in multiple markets, and deliver even greater value and quality to our customers,” says Claus Thorsen, CEO and main owner of SJEC Danmark.

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“SJEC has built a strong reputation and a skilled team in the Danish elevator industry, and the company is known for its technical expertise and high service standards. Establishing a solid platform in Denmark through SJEC marks a significant milestone in Ascenco’s Nordic expansion, and I look forward to developing our businesses together and unlocking new opportunities for growth,” says Erik Svensson, CFO of Ascenco Group.

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For more information, please contact:

Erik Svensson, CFO of Ascenco Group

erik.svensson@ascencogroup.com, +4670 985 91 91

Claus Thorsen, CEO of SJEC Danmark

ct@sjecdanmark.dk, + 4530 30 81 71

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About SJEC Danmark:

SJEC was founded in 2008 and is a well-established Danish company specialising in elevators, escalators, moving walkways, and automatic doors. Headquartered in Jyllinge, SJEC provides a comprehensive range of services including advisory, modernisation, service, and new installations, catering to clients across Denmark. The company has a turnover of over DKK 60 million and employs approximately 30 individuals. SJEC is recognised for its technical expertise, high standards in service, and commitment to quality and safety, as evidenced by its ISO 9001 certification. Moreover, SJEC has received multiple industry awards, including the Børsen Gazelle (2014-2017 and 2025) and the Succesvirksomhed price (2023-2025), recognising its stable growth and strong collaboration with customers throughout Denmark.

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About Ascenco Group:

Ascenco Group is a group of companies specialising in the maintenance of critical infrastructure, including elevators, industrial doors, and escalators. Ascenco’s mission is to deliver sustainable, high-quality, customer-focused solutions for some of society’s most essential systems. With experienced and knowledgeable personnel, the group offers proactive solutions across a wide range of service areas.

The group consists of Heiskompaniet, Hissbyggarna TGS, Hiss-Craft i Norrland, Nordic Lift Tech, Stockholm Hiss-Service, and as of January 15, SJEC Danmark. Together, the companies have a pro forma annual turnover of over SEK 400 million and employ around 180 people.

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