The Camfil Story

A very interesting story about creative entrepreneurs who achieve wonders by evolving their business model when circumstances change. The author - a researcher who is truly familiar with the everyday life of enterprises - gives us an insider's view of the importance of entrepreneurship for innovatio [...]
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A very interesting story about creative entrepreneurs who achieve wonders by evolving their business model when circumstances change. The author - a researcher who is truly familiar with the everyday life of enterprises - gives us an insider's view of the importance of entrepreneurship for innovation and growth. It is probably not - as many politicians seem to believe - research alone that creates successful growth companies, it is more a question of persistent daily work. I hope those who set the conditions for enterprise will read this book. Rune Andersson, Entrepreneur and former Chairman of Electrolux, Trelleborg and Getinge The Camfil Story is not a tale of praise - it is a textbook describing the strategic challenges that an entrepreneur-driven company faces. I have been a member of Camfil's board and I have also gotten to know the author through other channels. I am deeply impressed by his ability to describe a complex development process in such an interesting and accessible way. This book provides insights and useful knowledge to readers in both the academic and business communities. Carl Bennet, Chairman and principal owner of Getinge, Lifco and Elanders The book describes how an industrial company develops into a world-leading group. It is a document of how times change and how a company's development is interlaced with political currents in an interesting way. But most of all, the book illustrates the importance of having far-sighted owners with the ability to change and think differently. New product and market opportunities are leveraged, new knowledge is integrated and expanded, and new ownership structures are developed. I warmly recommend this book. It is an excellent introduction to the subject of industrial economics and management. ...