This year, we can celebrate our 50th anniversary as a strong and innovative player in the automotive aftermarket. From the very beginning until today, we have been driven by a clear mission: to provide quality spare parts and create value for our customers. The anniversary is not just an opportunity to look back – it is first and foremost an opportunity to look forward in an industry that is undergoing change.
From Tridon Scandinavia to Triscan
The story of Triscan started in 1976, when American-owned Tridon established a subsidiary under the name Tridon Scandinavia A/S in Denmark. Back then, the focus was completely different from today. Compared to today, we had a narrow product range that was allocated primarily to workshops and gas stations in Scandinavia. In the late 90s, senior executives were given the opportunity to take over the company, which subsequently led to a change in both name, product and sales strategy. Since then, the product range, which is sold exclusively at the wholesale and distributor level, has developed considerably, and our customers can now be found in most of Europe, but also outside Europe's borders. Since the end of 2025, we have again gained American owners, as A.P.A. Industries LLC is today the majority shareholder.
Economic growth and internationalisation
We are proud that we have succeeded in developing Triscan into what we are today – including having:
- Achieved steady growth year after year
- Expanded our presence to more than 40 markets
- Invested in logistics and IT systems that ensure fast delivery and efficient management of an assortment of over 50,000 item numbers
- Established strategic partnerships with wholesalers and distributors
- Strengthened our position in an industry characterized by globalization
This development has made Triscan a company with both local roots and international reach – a combination that is crucial for future success.
The future is for the innovative, digital and sustainable
The automotive industry is changing. Electrification and sustainability requirements are changing the rules of the game. Triscan sees these changes as opportunities – not challenges and will in the coming years invest further in:
- Innovation in our product range
- Digital platforms that make ordering and inventory management more efficient
- ESG work and thereby issues relating to the environment, social conditions and management
Partnership at the center
We believe that the success of the future is created in collaboration. Therefore, we will continue to seek strengthening relationships with our customers through:
- Personal advice and technical support
- Flexible solutions that match different business models
50 years – and ready for the next 50
The anniversary is an opportunity to look back at everything that has brought Triscan to where we are today. But it is also an opportunity to set a direction. With a focus on partnerships, innovation, digitalization and ESG, we are ready to continue to place ourselves at the forefront of the field in an industry that never stands still.
"We are proud of what we have achieved, but we are not resting on our laurels and have set a direction for how we continue to be able to create value for our customers in an industry that is constantly changing."
Michael Juul Hansen, CEO, Triscan a/s