Europe’s Partner for Serial Production
Prototal is your one-stop shop when you need parts in plastic or metal. We support companies across the entire product lifecycle — from the first prototype to full-scale serial production, and ultimately the next generation of your product.
Since 1999, we have been the preferred manufacturing partner for some of Europes biggest brands. With a strong focus on ESG combined with strategic partnerships with leading OEMs, we are reshaping the manufacturing as-a-service market with advanced manufacturing solutions that gives our customer a competitive advantage.
Our vision is to redefine European manufacturing as the most trusted, flexible & sustainable partner in serial production
Our story
Prototal’s history began in the 1980s as an internal prototype workshop at Electrolux and Husqvarna AB in Sweden.
Establishment
In 1989, Electrolux Rapid Development installs the first SLA 250 in Europe, the third worldwide. Later in 1999, employees of the prototype workshop acquire the polymer division and form Prototal AB as a management buy-out.
Strong Swedish Leadership
Between 1999 and 2017, Prototal established itself as a premier manufacturing partner, operating multiple facilities across Sweden and expanding into Norway. During this period, the company built the largest fleet of SLS machines in Scandinavia, solidifying its position as a regional leader in manufacturing.
New Majority Investors
Under Nalka’s majority investment in 2019, Prototal set its sights on becoming a European leader. This growth phase was marked by a strategic entry into the Danish market through the acquisition of Damvig A/S.
Strengthening the European Network
Between 2020 and 2024, Prototal rapidly scaled its European presence, entering the UK market by acquiring 3TAMP & CA Models, expanding into Italy with Prosilas, and establishing a foothold in Austria, Switzerland & Germany through 1zu1.
Entering Prototal Group
To better reflect our collective strength, our holding company, Prototal Industries, rebrands to Prototal Group. This shift is supported by the continuous expansion, led by Global Sales Directors positioned to drive cross-border collaboration and deliver localized expertise on a European scale.
A Digital Manufacturing Network across Europe
In an era of global supply chain volatility, Prototal provides a foundation of operational resilience. By maintaining a decentralized network of specialized production hubs across Europe, we offer our partners more than just capacity — we offer security. Our multi-facility infrastructure allows for strategic redundancy, ensuring that your serial production is insulated from localized disruptions.
Careers
Work at the center of a high-velocity production environment where we transform digital designs into serialized reality for a diverse, global client base.
- Precision
- Resilience
- Ownership
- Unity
- Delivery
We Are PROUDtotal: Precision Driven by People.
ESG
We aim to set the industry benchmark for a more sustainable manufacturing, and our focus includes:
- Digital workflows that minimize environmental impact
- Energy-efficient production
- Reduced material waste
- Development of sustainable polymers
Quality
Prototal operates under the highest industry standards, backed by a robust set of certifications:
- AS/EN 9100
- ISO 9001
- ISO 13485
- Cleanroom ISO 8
- ISO 14001
- IATF 16949
- TISAX
These certifications reflect our commitment to quality, consistency, and continuous improvement across all manufacturing stages.
Enabling the Next Industrial Revolution Together
Our mission is to preserve that specialized, regional touch
Our strength has always been our local expertise. As we continue to grow across the European markets, our mission is to preserve that specialized, regional touch while providing the industrial scale and strategic oversight of a European leader.
— Jan Löfving, CEO at Prototal Group
