25 Years of Growth, Partnerships and Development

Our Journey Through 25 Years

From two businesses founded in Norrköping to an international group of companies, our history reflects continuous growth, entrepreneurship and long-term partnerships.

2001 – Where It All Began

The foundations of today's MAPAIE Group were laid in Norrköping, Sweden, with the establishment of two businesses.

ERLEC was founded as a sole proprietorship, specialising in electronic components.

During the same year, LE&AB was established, operating from its first premises on Lindövägen in Norrköping.

2002 – European Components AB Is Born

ERLEC was incorporated as European Components AB (ECAB), marking an important milestone in the company's development.

The business relocated to Kabelvägen 17 in Norrköping, occupying approximately 500 m² in a former Ericsson factory.

2004 – The Beginning of the Ericsson Partnership

LE&AB began its cooperation with Ericsson AB, establishing a long-term industrial relationship that would become an important part of the group's history.

2006 – Expansion to Röda Stugans Gata

As both ECAB and LE&AB continued to grow, the companies relocated their operations to a larger warehouse on Röda Stugans Gata in Norrköping.

The new facility provided approximately 1,800 m² of warehouse space, significantly increasing storage and logistics capacity.

2011 – Further Expansion to Exportgatan

To accommodate continued growth, ECAB and LE&AB expanded their operations with the opening of a new 2,500 m² warehouse at Exportgatan 28 in Norrköping.

This expansion strengthened the companies' capacity for electronic component storage, inventory management and logistics.

2013 – Establishment of MAPAIE Group

MAPAIE AB was established as the parent company, bringing the different business activities together under a common corporate structure.

2016 – Establishment of MAPAIE Fast AB

MAPAIE Fast AB was established to manage future property acquisitions and investments, marking an important step in the group's long-term development and diversification.

2020 – Expansion into Property Ownership

The group acquired four smaller properties in Norrköping, further developing its real estate activities and strengthening its long-term investment strategy.

2025 – Acquisition of Returgatan

The group acquired a larger industrial property on Returgatan in Norrköping.

This investment represented an important step towards establishing a permanent headquarters and creating a long-term base for the group's operations.

2026 – Our New Headquarters in Norrköping

In January 2026, ECAB and LE&AB relocated to their newly acquired premises at Returgatan 7 in Norrköping, Sweden, marking a new chapter in the MAPAIE Group's development.

ECAB and LE&AB headquarters – Returgatan 7, Norrköping, 2026.

January 2026 – Relocation and Reorganisation

The group's headquarters relocated to its newly acquired premises on Returgatan in Norrköping.

At the same time, the remaining material and inventory were transferred to Litiumgatan, completing a major reorganisation of the group's facilities and logistics operations.

2026 – The End of an Important Ericsson Chapter

After 22 years of cooperation, LE&AB concluded its long-standing partnership with Ericsson.

This marked the completion of one of the most significant industrial relationships in the group's history and the beginning of a new chapter.

Read more about the personal journey behind this relationship in From a Student's Dream to Ericsson.

Looking Ahead

From two small businesses established in Norrköping in 2001 to a diversified group of companies, MAPAIE Group has grown through entrepreneurship, long-term relationships and continuous investment.

Today, the group continues to develop its activities in electronic component distribution, surplus inventory management, sustainable component reuse and property management.

MAPAIE Group – Building on Our Experience Since 2001.