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Vretenborgsvägen 28, floor 6
SE – 126 30 Hägersten
Phone: + 46 8 683 03 00

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Midstranda 51
NO – 2321 Hamar
Phone: + 47 62 54 02 91

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Hassellunden 14
DK – 2765 Smørum
Phone + 45 70 300 310

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From Swedish roots to Nordic strength

The Recab story

Founded as Metric Industrial in 1965, Recab has evolved from Swedish roots into a leading Nordic provider of embedded computer systems and industrial data communication. Through strategic expansions into Norway and Denmark, and key milestones such as joining the Addtech Group, merging with INL Systems, and uniting with Metric and Synective Labs, Recab has built a foundation of technical excellence and customer trust. Each step in our journey has strengthened our mission to deliver reliable, mission-critical solutions across industries.

Foundation

Metric Industrial is founded

Establishing expertise in embedded systems and industrial technology.

1965

Beginning of Recab

Recab is founded

A Swedish company specializing in Embedded Computer Systems and Industrial Data Communication.

1996

Sweden

Expansion

Recab expands operations

Entry into Norway and Denmark, strengthening presence across Scandinavia.

2006

Norway and Denmark

Growth within Addtech

Metric joins Addtech

Metric Industrial becomes part of Addtech Group.

2007

Growth within Addtech

Recab joins Addtech

Recab becomes part of Addtech, expanding its opportunities for innovation and growth.

2015

Merger

Metric merges with INL Systems

Expanding technological capabilities through integration.

2016

A new Recab

Recab & Metric merge

The two companies join forces to form the new Recab.

2018

Expansion of expertise

Synective Labs becomes part of Recab

Adding advanced FPGA and ASIC design expertise to Recab’s offering.

2021