From Malaysia to Sweden: Monitor ERP’s Industry 4.0 & Smart Manufacturing Study Tour 2026
From September 26 to October 3, around 40 Malaysian customers representing 20 companies traveled to Sweden for the Monitor ERP Sweden Industry 4.0 and Smart Manufacturing Study Tour 2026, jointly organized by the Machinery and Engineering Industries Federation (MEIF) and Monitor ERP System Malaysia.
Led by Daniel Häggmark, CEO; Tyreal Tai, Sales Director; and Shirley Chin, Customer Success Manager, the study tour gave our customers an exclusive, firsthand look at Sweden’s approach to modern manufacturing — from advanced production and automation to digitalization, innovation, and sustainability.
Inside Swedish manufacturing with Monitor ERP customers
Our customers visited leading Swedish manufacturers across diverse sectors, gaining direct insight into advanced ERP implementation, smart manufacturing, automation, engineering, and digital production.
KB Components in Örkelljunga: A global manufacturer specializing in advanced, sustainable polymer and injection-molded components for the automotive, industrial, and medical sectors.
Koenigsegg in Ängelholm: A world-leading manufacturer of high-performance megacars, pioneering advanced automotive engineering and hypercar technologies.
Huddig in Hudiksvall: A premier developer of high-precision, heavy-duty backhoe loaders for utility, railway, and construction applications.
Sunfab Hydraulics in Hudiksvall: A specialized manufacturer of high-performance hydraulic pumps and motors designed for mobile equipment and demanding industrial environments.
Together, these visits provided a comprehensive look at modern manufacturing in action across the automotive, plastics, machinery, and hydraulics industries.
Stepping inside Monitor ERP’s home in Sweden
Returning to where the Monitor ERP story began, the delegation visited Monitor ERP headquarters in Hudiksvall. Morgan Persson, Group CEO, and Johan Holmsten, Global Sales Director, shared the company’s history and vision, while Adrian Aptowitzer, CEO, and Stefan Olsson, Group CTO, offered insights into the emerging technologies and product development shaping Monitor ERP today.
Exploring Sweden–Malaysia bilateral trade with Business Sweden
To deepen their understanding of Sweden-Malaysia commercial ties, the delegation met with representatives from Business Sweden:
Emma Broms, Regional Manager, State Assignment APAC, presented an overview of Swedish investments, local business presence, and bilateral trade with Malaysia.
Michail Pagounis, Head of Materials, and Jenny Kjellberg, Invest Lead Advanced, shared key trends driving Sweden’s sustainability, digitalization, and smart manufacturing landscape.
Insights from industry leaders
Key industry leaders also shared market perspectives and practical innovations:
Peter Bryntesson, CEO, FKG (The Scandinavian Automotive Supplier Association): Shared insights into Sweden’s automotive supply chain.
Elisabet Österlund, CEO, Svensk Elektronik (Swedish Electronics Industry Association): Offered perspectives on the electronics sector.
Lerry.ai: Demonstrated practical AI applications in finance and manufacturing designed for smarter operational decision-making.
These sessions provided valuable context on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping Sweden’s automotive, electronics, and tech ecosystems.
Experiencing Sweden beyond the factory floor
Outside of plant visits and executive briefings, participants immersed themselves in Nordic culture and local landmarks — from sightseeing in Copenhagen, Denmark, and Stockholm, Sweden, to catching an ice hockey game at the Monitor ERP Arena in Gävle and visiting Ockelbo Moose Park.
Bringing Swedish manufacturing insights home
The journey offered Malaysian industry leaders fresh perspectives on modernizing production through digitalization, automation, AI, and green manufacturing. Beyond generating new ideas, the tour strengthened cross-border industry connections and highlighted how technology and sustainability work hand-in-hand to build the future of manufacturing in Malaysia.
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