Working together for children and the climate

A history of craftsmanship and development

The story of Hestra Inredningar began back in 1900, when cabinetmaker Natanael Petersson founded N. Peterssons Mekaniska Snickerifabrik in Hestra, Småland. Since then, the family business has grown and developed with the times and is now run by the fourth generation of Peterssons. A Corporate in shopfitting that, despite its growth, works closely with the customer - from idea and layout to construction and assembly.

Today, the company has operations not only in Hestra, but also in Solna, Dröbak (Norway), Lahti (Finland) and Vejle (Denmark).

Focus on girls' rights

Hestra Inredningar has supported local associations and youth activities for several years. In 2015, the company looked for a partner to support international aid work - Erikshjälpen became the tool. Since then, it has it has become several significant interventions and today the money goes to a school project at Buliisa Lake in Uganda that works for girls' rights and is run by Erikshjälpen's partner organization LACWADO.

- We are very happy to be able to support the project in Uganda. It is a poor country where it is not obvious to go to school, especially not for girls, and then it feels extra important to be able to contribute.

Second Hand gives new life to home furnishings

In 2024, Hestra Inredningar has started a new and exciting collaboration with Erikshjälpen Second Hand. Furnishings that are left over for various reasons are donated to Erikshjälpen, which in turn uses them in its stores around the country. Sometimes lighting, sofas, chairs and other items are also donated for Erikshjälpen to sell in its stores.

- "Although we always work to minimize overproduction, there are times when things are left over," says Johan Petersson. "Our customers often buy large volumes and sometimes the order changes. Then we got the idea that the material could be used in Erikshjälpen's stores. We see this circulation as an important part of our sustainability work.

Sustainability work that permeates the entire business. Hestra Inredningar is 85 percent self-sufficient in energy and the company is environmentally certified according to ISO 14001. The premises are heated with waste heat from a neighboring company and there are solar cells on the roof. The company is also part owner of wind turbines for the production of green electricity. In other words, a Corporate that Erikshjälpen is proud to call its partner.