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Swedish and Korean modular building specialists team up

15 Dec 16 Swedish modular housing creator Fleksihus has signed an agreement with South Korea-based S-One, which specialises in the production and installation of accommodation units.

Fleksihus creates modular housing
Fleksihus creates modular housing

The parties have put in place a five-year renewable exclusive agreement to cover Europe, USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand for land-based accommodation solutions.

Fleksihus Managing Director Martin Nilsson said: "We are delighted to have partnered with an experienced and innovative company such as S-One. The Fleksihus vision is to radically change the way the general public view housing by creating eco-friendly, sustainable and comfortable homes which are both affordable and stylish, whilst at the same time offering better value than traditional housing. We feel S-One is the ideal partner to help us realise our vision and we look forward to the journey we are about to embark on together."

S-One began operations in 1999, originally establishing itself as a marine and offshore pipe supplier before diversifying and expanding its scope to cover a wide range of accommodation projects and engineering solutions. The company has its headquarters in Busan, Korea, and employs approximately 200 staff, with 30 based locally and over 160 overseas. It has carried out projects in countries including the UAE, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Iran, Philippines, Norway, Croatia, Brazil, Singapore.

Nilsson added: "S-One share our commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable development of the modular accommodation and housing industry, and we are looking forward to growing this new and exciting industry together along with S-One team."

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