About Speedheater Systems AB

The Company that Invented and Developed IR as a Paint Removal Method

Today, we are a company that develops, manufactures, and sells products and system solutions for paint, putty, and lacquer removal. Everything to solve our customers’ problems in this area.

Speedheater System is our patented method for paint removal using IR, and it is a product that is both invented, developed, and manufactured here in Sweden by us at Speedheater.

The company was founded in 1988 by Birger Ericson and was focused on facade renovations with a growing proportion of paint removal tasks. The work was performed with the methods available on the market at that time, such as chemicals or blasting. It was found that these methods caused significant damage to the wood surface and had a negative effect on the user’s health. Birger saw a great need for new and better technology. Three important things had to be fulfilled in the development of the new technology:

1. Not damage the substrate
2. Not harm the environment or the user
3. Easy to use

Birger’s solution was the new invention Speedheater, which is based on IR technology that softens the paint layers all the way to the wood surface.

The Speedheater technology was presented at a paint trade fair as early as 1991, and during the 1990s, the business was mainly focused on renting and selling to the professional market.

In 2000, the Speedheater 1100 was launched. A smaller, handheld model that was also developed to facilitate window renovation and was aimed at ordinary consumers. Over the years, we have developed the Speedheater concept with new, more efficient solutions for the 1100 model (Speedheater Standard and Speedheater Rapid) as well as various accessories such as hangers and scrapers. We have also developed the entirely new model Speedheater Cobra, which is even more flexible and easy to handle.

How We Work

We are a company that strives to facilitate and streamline work at every stage. This applies to the development of new products for our customers as well as in internal work processes. We have an inclusive corporate culture where each employee is equally important. Working at Speedheater System means having individual responsibility for one’s work area in combination with support from all colleagues. This provides strength and an efficient service organization that our customers clearly notice.

Birger Ericson, Founder & CEO

Meet Speedheater’s Founder and CEO

Birger Ericson

Even before 1988, when Speedheater System AB was founded, Birger was driven by an unwavering commitment to develop innovative solutions that make it easy for both professionals and enthusiasts to restore buildings, furniture, and boats. Throughout the years, he has faced many challenges, but Birger has never lost his passion for creating and developing high-quality solutions that are safe for both users and the environment. Birger’s inventions have transformed the industry and set new standards for both experts and DIY enthusiasts.

In addition to being a dedicated family man and a top-notch inventor, he also leads Speedheater’s fantastic team with humility and great personal commitment. Not only that, he was recently elected chairman of Företagarna in Alingsås and has been a long-standing member of the board of the Inventors Association in Gothenburg.

Swedish Office and Production

Our headquarters and production are located in Alingsås, Sweden. Here, we develop and manufacture our products, as well as handle storage and marketing. Our organization includes several departments led by our inventor, founder, and CEO, Birger Ericson. We have a marketing department, logistics department, sales department, production department, and main warehouse.

 

Speedheater USA

Christopher Hewett and Lourdes Garcia are leading Speedheater’s expansion in the U.S. market. With over 12 years of experience using Speedheater System tools, Chris and Lourdes bring extensive knowledge in global logistics, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. Their deep passion for historical preservation and renovation, along with their work with My Old House Fix, has given them a comprehensive understanding of the industry. This makes them the perfect partners to develop our dealer/Authorized Retailer network and enhance customer service at the Wholesale level.

 

 

American Third-Party Warehouse

To improve our service and availability in the USA, we have established a third-party warehouse in Alexandria, Virginia. This allows us to offer better shipping rates and shorter delivery times, providing a better shopping experience for our American customers. The warehouse will stock the entire Speedheater range, making it easy for our customers to access our products locally.