AB Betong Sweden EPD status and next steps
AB Betong, the small Vimmerby‑based concrete maker behind abbetong.se, sells and installs a broad mix from ready‑mix supply to stamped concrete and microcement. That range plays well locally. The catch is that projects in Sweden increasingly document embodied carbon, and teams prefer products with product‑specific EPDs because generic database values are set conservatively higher. If AB Betong skips EPDs, bids can look heavier than competitors on climate math, even when the mix itself performs well ([Boverket, 2024](https://www.boverket.se/en/start/laws-and-regulations/climate-declaration/climate-database/)).
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Company snapshot
Axelsson & Berg Betong AB operates in Vimmerby with a concrete station in Västervik and a six‑person team, focusing on concrete production plus on‑site work, according to their own “Om oss” and Betongstation pages. They pitch quality, service, and “miljömedvetenhet” as part of the offer.
What they sell
The site lists ready‑mix supply, stamped concrete, microcement, villa slabs, stairs, pools, matrices, pigments, and floor leveling. That is roughly half a dozen product families with dozens of SKUs when variants and colors are counted. It is a multi‑product shop rather than a pure play in one item.
EPD coverage today
We did not find public, product‑specific EPDs for AB Betong’s mixes or finishes in the major European registers as of December 25, 2025. Their Betongstation page mentions environmental focus, yet there is no dedicated EPD or downloads page. That suggests low coverage.
Why it matters in Sweden now
Developers must file climate declarations for most new buildings, and they can use either generic data or specific product EPDs. Boverket’s generic values are set about 25 percent higher than average, which means suppliers without EPDs often look worse on paper than those with verified product data (Boverket, 2024). The International EPD System also reports rapid growth, passing 10,000 valid EPDs by late 2024, so spec teams increasingly expect to find one when they look (EPD International, 2024).
A likely best‑seller at risk
Ready‑mix for villa slabs and small commercial pours appears central to their work. In that lane, competitors with ready‑mix or element EPDs already show up in tenders. Thomas Betong AB has multiple concrete EPDs registered and valid into 2027, which gives project teams dependable, third‑party data to plug into their models (EPD Norge, 2022). Sydsten AB’s ready‑mix EPDs covered Swedish mixes through early 2025, another example of peers documenting footprint in the same market (EPD Norge, 2020). Even when exact mixes differ, the presence of product‑specific EPDs avoids a generic‑data penalty.
Competitors they’ll often meet
On ready‑mix and small structures: Thomas Betong, Betongindustri, Sydsten, and regional independents. On prefabricated elements for comparable outcomes: Heidelberg Materials Precast Abetong and Contiga in residential, education, healthcare, and light industrial. Specifiers can swap between on‑site pours and precast for schedule or logistics, so the comparison is fluid across building types.
Where the EPD gaps likely are
AB Betong’s finishes portfolio is broad. Stamped concrete systems, pigments, and microcement often lag in EPDs because they are composite systems rather than single inputs. Yet these are precisely the items architects query when carbon budgets tighten. Having at least product‑group EPDs or project‑specific declarations for the key systems would remove friction.
Smart first steps that keep momentum
Start with one reference year of plant data from the Västervik station and your top three strength classes for slabs and industrial floors. Pick the most common exposure classes and admixture packages. Align with the EN 15804 framework used by Swedish program operators so the output slides cleanly into climate declarations and LEED v5‑aligned owner policies. The heavy lift is data wrangling. Teams who make that painless for plant and operations staff tend to ship declarations weeks faster, which is usually when bids are still live.
What this means for spec‑driven sales
AB Betong has a likeable, service‑first story and a product range that fits local demand. EPDs would let that story survive the spreadsheet. Even one set for the core mixes would neutralize the generic‑data handicap and make comparisons fair. Then expand to the high‑volume finishes. It is definately easier to win the conversation when the climate math is already attached.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sweden require EPDs for all construction products used on new buildings?
No. Sweden requires climate declarations for most new buildings. EPDs are not mandatory, but using them avoids the conservative uplift in Boverket’s generic database, which is set about 25% higher than average to encourage specific data (Boverket, 2024).
Which competitor EPDs are most visible in Sweden for concrete?
Examples include Thomas Betong AB with EPDs valid into 2027 listed on the EPD‑Global portal powered by EPD Norge (EPD Norge, 2022). Sydsten AB also registered ready‑mix EPDs valid through 2025 (EPD Norge, 2020).
How many product EPDs should a local concrete supplier start with?
Begin with the top mixes by volume and exposure class. A small set that covers most pours usually delivers the biggest commercial lift, then iterate based on bid feedback. Keep scope tight so data collection stays fast and accurate.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
