Catena

The story of what is now Catena AB, a major player in Scandinavian logistics real estate, has its roots back in 1967 when Volvo established a subsidiary to manage its dealer network. This entity, later named AB Catena, went public in 1984 as Volvo reduced its ownership. For years, it diversified into finance, trade, and property. However, a strategic pivot in the mid-90s saw the company, which would become Bilia, divest non-core assets to focus on vehicle distribution. The modern iteration of Catena as a focused logistics property company began to take shape later. A pivotal moment arrived in 2013 when the company acquired Brinova Logistik AB. This single transaction transformed Catena into one of Sweden's largest owners of logistics properties, dramatically increasing its portfolio and setting a clear course for the future. With a new focus, the company began developing, owning, and managing efficient logistics facilities in strategic locations across Scandinavia. The vision was clear: to link the flow of goods across the region. Catena's journey as a public company continued on the NASDAQ Stockholm exchange under the ticker CATE. Rather than a single founding team, its growth has been steered by major shareholders like Backahill and a series of strategic acquisitions. The business model is straightforward: own and develop properties in prime locations for supply chains, serving leading logistics and retail companies. Through a combination of targeted acquisitions and new development projects, Catena has solidified its role as essential infrastructure for modern commerce in the Nordics.