Thule Group

Finally! The doors are open to Kind + Jugend in Cologne, Germany: the biggest juvenile trade show in the world! The first day of the trade show has been very successful, and the Thule booth is as usual bringing a lot of attention from both customers and journalists.  “Life´s adventure start here”: amplifying Car Seats by Thule, introducing our new exciting retail concept - and a booth packed with great innovations: · Thule Palm - Our first i-size highback booster seat · Thule Spring 2 – The compact all terrain stroller · Thule Glide 3 – The update of our dedicated running stroller · Thule Chariot accessories: Thule Chariot Air Purifier Cover and Thule Sun and Wind Tarp, both making the Thule Chariot even more versatile while protecting kids from environmental influences. We are above proud that the Thule Chariot Air Purifier Cover was announced as the winner in the innovation award given out by the midwives: “Midwives Choice”. Above this, Thule Sun and Wind Tarp was nominated as a finalist to the Kind+ Jugend innovation award in the category “Moving and Travelling”. The award gave us a lot of media attention, which we could perfectly use at our PR event: 35 journalists from different countries joined our lunch at the Thule booth to have a look at our impressive innovative upcoming products. See more ->>> https://lnkd.in/dsQ8piTi

Come join us at the Kind+Jugend trade show in Cologne, Germany! The doors to this year’s exhibition on the world-leading juvenile trade show will open soon, and we are so excited. From Tuesday September 3rd to Thursday September 5th we will present an impressive range of new Thule products, and we promise: you will not be disappointed. Welcome to visit us at Köln Messe, Hall 10.2, D010-E015, opening hours 9:00-18.00. See you in Cologne!

Today we present our results for the second quarter of the year. STRONG PROFITABILITY EVEN WITH MAJOR INVESTMENTS New Thule products continued to drive growth in the second quarter despite tough market conditions, and profitability was good even with major investments in future growth. The new product categories of dog transportation and car seats, which have been under development for several years, have now been launched and have been very well received. Read CEO & President Mattias Ankarbergs full comments to the results at the Thule Groups corporate website >>>> https://lnkd.in/dBYEN5_V

We bring Thule Store to Germany We have opened Thule Store in Munich, Germany. Located in the city center on Dultstrasse, with many outdoor brand stores in the area. Featuring 140 square meters of open and airy space where visitors can explore, experience and test our top Thule product range. Our store includes a convenient garage where consumer can have their Thule gear mounted on their car directly after purchase. This is our first store outside of Sweden, aimed at strengthening our brand within the local community through various events and activities. We look forward to welcoming you!

Come along to Crankworx, don't forget to bring your MTB Thule is, for the second year in a row, partnering the European part of Crankworx, one of the world's most spectacular, professional and beautiful big mountain bike events. Innsbruck mixes urban city vibes with big mountain adventure, making it a unique and exciting place to bring together the top names in MTB with the local community for Crankworx good times. https://lnkd.in/dN9pTZqZ

Thule Honored as Red Dot: Design Team of the Year 2024 This globally prestigious award, granted annually to teams demonstrating exceptional innovation and quality since 1988, places Thule alongside esteemed predecessors like Apple, Porsche, Ferrari, Braun and Sony. Rooted in a design philosophy that encourages individuals to embrace their outdoor passion, Thule seamlessly integrates functionality and style, offering products that inspire exploration. This recognition underscores Thule's unwavering commitment to crafting designs that are both timeless and modern, reflecting sophistication and professionalism while capturing the spirit of adventure and exploration.  A landmark achievement for Thule Thule’s recognition as Red Dot: Design Team of the Year is a testament to the collective effort, creativity, and high standards of its design team. In addition to being designated Design Team of the Year, Thule celebrates a record-breaking haul of twelve Red Dot Awards in 2024, showcasing its versatility and dedication to quality across diverse categories. From minimalist strollers to rugged roof platforms, Thule continues to innovate, setting new standards in design and functionality. Read more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ercTdNZ6

Since launching our first dog crates in January, we have been actively showcasing our products at various shows and fairs. It is fantastic to see such positive market response. Our latest appearance was, in beginning of May, at the Interzoo in Nuremberg, Germany. Interzoo is the world's leading trade fair for the pet industry showing the latest trends and innovations in the market. The event attracted a total of 37,000 trade visitors from 140 countries.  Thule presented: Thule Allax, Thule Bexey, Thule Courier and the Thule Allax Threshold as well as some other Thule products.

Thule Group AGM – always a pleasure to meet our shareholders Thule Group's AGM 2024 was held Friday last week, April 26. As several years before, we hosted the Assembly at the Quality View Hotel in Malmö, Sweden. About a hundred shareholders had gathered to decide on the AGM's formal agenda items, as well as to listen to Mattias Ankarberg in his first address at the AGM as CEO and President. Among others, the decision was made to elect Paul Gustavsson and Sandra Finér as new members of Thule Group's board or directors. At the same time, the board's re-elected chair, Hans Eckerström, thanked outgoing board member Heléne Mellquist for her eight years as a member of the board. Auditor Eric Salander, Öhrling PricewaterhouseCoopers, was also thanked by the chairman since he is leaving his role due to the so-called rotation requirement for auditors. You can find all formal documentation about the meeting here https://lnkd.in/dR9qrd5F

Today we present our results for the first quarter of the year - In short, it has been a good start to the year! The year has started well. Sales increased, profitability was good and our new products have been very well received. More new products will be launched in the coming quarters and we are now looking forward to an intense spring season. Read CEO & President Mattias Ankarbergs full comments to the results at the Thule Group corporate webiste >>> https://lnkd.in/d8VJa4tm

Thule Group included in the new Nasdaq OMX Sweden Small Cap 30 ESG Responsible Index™ Earlier today, Nasdaq Stockholm announced the launch of the ‘OMX Sweden Small Cap 30 ESG Responsible Index™’. We are happy to announce that Thule Group is included in the new index. Nasdaq comments: The index (OMXSS30ESGGI) is designed to track the performance of the 30 most liquid small-cap securities listed on Nasdaq Stockholm whose issuers meet specific ESG criteria. “We are very pleased to meet the strong market demand for an index future covering the Swedish small cap segment,” said Alessandro Romani, VP, Head of European Derivatives at Nasdaq. “The new index future offering is part of Nasdaq Europe’s strategy to support investors with a liquid and diversified product for the Nordic region combined with our strong commitment to ESG.” The full announcement can be found at Nasdaq website >>> https://lnkd.in/dgNJYz6R The Nasdaq OMX Sweden Small Cap 30 ESG Responsible™ Index >>> https://lnkd.in/dpbdRVmu