1998
Coor Service Management formed. The company was at that time called Skanska Facilities Management and was part of the Skanska construction group.
1999
Intensive market cultivation gets under way and Coor receives its first orders.
2000
Ericsson’s internal service company is acquired in one of the Nordic region’s biggest ever outsourcing deals related to service operations.
2001
The Swedish operation expands with several new clients. Polstjärnan – the Pole Star, a tailor-made business game – starts up. Operations launched in Denmark.
2002
Contracts are signed with new clients in new sectors, including pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Operations in Finland launched.
2003
We win our first major service contract for the manufacturing industry.
2004
Coor receives its first large order for the public sector, to develop and provide services for hospitals. Coor is acquired by 3i, a European venture capital company. Operations also start up in Norway during 2004.
2005
The company changes name to Coor Service Management. Coor expands dramatically in both Norway and Sweden. The company increases its focus on production service by acquiring Volvo’s service company.
2006
Turnover more than doubles in 2006. Service companies are acquired in Norway, improving Coor’s geographical coverage. In Sweden Coor strengthens its position in the nuclear, processing and manufacturing industries through acquisitions.
2007
With the takeover of a Finnish service company, Coor grows dramatically in Finland. Venture capital company Cinven Ltd acquires Coor Service Management from 3i.
2008
Growth continues – new sectors, new clients, new services. Coor celebrates its 10th anniversary.
