Rosti
Our History
Rosti has a History of Precision Plastic Injection Molding Solutions dating back to 1944
Founded in Denmark by Rolf Fahrenholtz and Stig Jørgensen, Rosti began with the production of buttons using injection molding shortly after the Second World War. This innovative and relatively new method allowed for increased production at a lower cost compared to traditional press molding.
Founded in Denmark
Founded in Denmark by Rolf Fahrenholtz and Stig Jørgensen, Rosti began with the production of buttons using injection molding shortly after the Second World War. This innovative and relatively new method allowed for increased production at a lower cost compared to traditional press molding.
In 1948, the company began to manufacture mixing bowls and dinnerware from melamine. The Margrethe mixing bowl, named after Queen Margrethe of Denmark and designed by renowned Danish industrial designer Jacob Jensen at Sigvard Bernadotte and Acton Björn’s design studio for Rosti, remains a kitchen icon more than 60 years after it was first produced. By the mid-fifties, Rosti was making melamine cosmetic packaging for the cosmetics empires Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein.
Major Changes in the 1960s
In 1965, Rosti became a limited company. The company also began producing plastics for petroleum companies, as petroleum was becoming a widely used fuel at the time.
Rosti received its largest order to date: 2,000 10-liter jugs for the oil giant BP. Production of jugs for a number of other oil companies, including Shell, Esso, and 4K, soon followed, and Rosti became one of the largest producers of plastic petroleum jugs in addition to its existing melamine production capabilities.
Part of A.P. Møller – Maersk Group
In 1971, Rosti became part of the A.P. Møller – Maersk Group, a world leader in shipping, oil, and logistics.
Strengthened by the strong reputation and financial stability of its new owner, Rosti began the same year to acquire several companies in different countries worldwide, including the USA and Mexico, forming the Rosti Group.
In 1989, Rosti was divided into two divisions: Rosti Industrial and Rosti Houseware. In 1993, the houseware division was sold to the Dutch company Mepal BV and merged to become a single business known today as Rosti-Mepal.
Acquired by Nordstjernan
In 2010, Rosti’s industrial division, with operations in Europe and Asia, was acquired by the family-controlled Nordic investment company Nordstjernan and became a wholly owned part of the Nordstjernan Group.
Ownership has given us the advantages of resources, financial security, and the strong reputation of both our past and present partners.
Becoming Truly Global
By significantly strengthening Rosti Group’s market position across the United States, in 2022 Rosti acquired Plastic Components Inc (PCI), making the group a truly global partner to our customers.
Rosti 80th Anniversary
In 2024, we are proud to celebrate Rosti’s 80th anniversary. Over eight decades, we have become a leading global plastic injection molding partner, recognized for our collaborative approach and our commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for our customers.
