With the rapid industrial development following the war, compressed air was increasingly used as an energy source for pneumatic tools and equipment. This resulted in growing demands for reliable efficient components, such as the need for a convenient, leak-proof method of quickly connecting airlines. Couplings available then were unreliable, awkward to use and very restrictive.
In 1955 Carl Erik Josef Nyberg, (C.E.J.N.), designed and patented a revolutionary quick connect coupling which overcame many of the shortcomings of old designs. It dramatically simplified handling and provided reliable, efficient connections.
This invention became the foundation for a large part of CEJN’s modern range of products as well as the starting point for CEJN’s commercial success of the world market.
2008
CEJN's two brands, VACULA and CEJN, are consolidated under the CEJN name.
An updated version of our renowned 208 Blowgun is introduced that is suitable for both air and fluid applications.
After 5 years as a rep.office, CEJN Australia is established as a self-sustaining sales company with its own warehouse facility.
After 8 years as a rep.office, CEJN Korea is established as a self-sustaining sales company with its own warehouse facility.
2007
The CEJN Group has a total of 450 employees worldwide and consists of 19 companies.
2006
CEJN is certified according to ISO-14001.
CEJN establishes sales office in India, CEJN Products India Ltd.
2005
CEJN celebrates 50 years of innovative quick connect solutions.
The CEJN Group has a total of 400 employees and sales revenue of SEK 440 million.
CEJN establishes a sales office in Brazil, CEJN Do Brasil Ltda. Assembly and testing of products are carried out here.
2004
A series of modular quick couplings for fluids, the CEJN Non-Drip range, have their world premier.
2003
VACULA Tools AG moves from Switzerland to Sweden and becomes a division within the CEJN Group.
CEJN establishes a rep. office in Australia, CEJN Australia & New Zealand Rep. Office.
2002
CEJN’s drip-free, flat-face couplings and nipples for mobile hydraulics, the X65’s, are launched.
CEJN AB acquires the subcontractor Automatindustri i Borås AB. Assembly and testing of products are carried out here.
CEJN strengthens its presence in Asia by opening a sales office in China - CEJN Shanghai Fluid Systems Company Ltd. Assembly and testing of products are also carried out here.
2001
A new European central warehouse is founded in Germany to give the European customers a better support and shorter delivery times.
2000
The WEO Plug-In system, up until now available only on a very limited market, is launched worldwide.
The new 208 blowgun is also launched.
CEJN establishes a rep. office in Korea, CEJN Korea Rep. Office. And after 19 years as a rep. office, CEJN Japan is established as a self-sustaining sales company.
1999
CEJN's quick connection couplings get a new look and improved performance with the launch of the 'New Generation'.
CEJN establishes a sales office in Spain, Ibérica S.L.
1998
CEJN AB acquires WEO Hydraulics in Kungälv and takes over the development and marketing of the WEO Plug-In coupling.
1997
CEJN establishes a sales office in Denmark, Denmark Aps.
1996
CEJN launches hose and cable reels for compressed air, water and electricity into the range.
1995
CEJN AB is certified in compliance with ISO-9001.
The CEJN Group has a total of 300 employees and sales revenue of SEK 307 million.
1994
CEJN acquires the supplier TRIO Perfekta in Lönsboda, Sweden. Assembly and testing of products are carried out here.
1988
CEJN establishes a sales office in Italy, CEJN Italy S.r.l.
1987
CEJN is the first manufacturer of quick connection couplings to introduce PUR hose in its standard range, something that has today become an industry standard.
1985
The blowgun gets a new design with Series 205.
1983
The compressed air Series 315 goes into production and begins CEJN's entry into the Far East market.
1982
Two new sales companies are established: CEJN Industrial Corp. in the USA and CEJN Products Far East, Singapore.
1981
CEJN establishes a sales office in Japan, CEJN Japan Corporation.
1977
CEJN develops a vacuum-powered brake bleeder, which later becomes the start of the VACULA trademark.
1976
CEJN establishes two sales offices, one in France and one in Canada: CEJN France S.A. and CEJN Products Inc.
1973
Switzerland becomes another export market with its own sales company, CEJN AG.
1972
CEJN begins developing and selling pressure testing systems.
1971
In Cologne, Germany CEJN’s first subsidiary, CEJN Product GmbH, opens.
The CEJN Group’s network of agents grows to cover 15 countries and generate sales revenue of SEK 5 million.
1970
New workshop and office spaces are built in Skövde, Sweden.
1968
Quick connect couplings are developed for breathing air - Series 341/342. The company has 50 employees.
1967
CEJN patents a unique coupling for high-pressure hydraulics that can withstand a pressure of 1000 bar (14,500 PSI), which no previous quick coupling has held up to.
The first plastic blowgun is launched - the Series 204 - a product that can still be found on some markets today.
1965
CEJN’s success generates work for 25 employees.
1959
Carl Nyberg develops and patents a new coupling design with a drop-shaped valve. The coupling - Series 320 - becomes one of CEJN's big sellers. It also forms the basis of the internationally recognised Euro industry standard.
CEJN has 15 employees and sales are made through agents in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands and Germany.
1956
CEJN’s first blowgun - the 201 - is launched and goes into production.
1955
CEJN AB is founded by Carl Erik Josef Nyberg and is granted a patent for an innovative quick coupling for pneumatics.
CEJN starts operations in a basement workshop in Skövde, Sweden and two employees are recruited.
The newly founded company's first quick connect coupling is called the Series 14.