[pageLogInLogOut]

#Making-Up

Coloreel appoints new CEO

In alignment with Coloreels extensive and international growth strategies a new CEO has been appointed, Torbjörn Bäck. With previous experience from various senior positions at companies such as Camfil, Nederman and IBM. Torbjörn will steer Coloreel and its unique patented technology for digital dyeing of textile thread on-demand into a prosperous growth journey.

The Board of Directors of Coloreel has appointed Torbjörn Bäck as CEO starting Aug 9, 2021. He will succeed Mattias Nordin who will transition to a new roles within Coloreel as Senior Vice President Business Development. “We like to take the opportunity to thank Mattias for his great contribution during his four years as CEO” says Anders Persson, Chariman of the Board.

Torbjörn Bäck most recently came from the role as President of Camfil Northern Europe, an international manufacturing group with world leading technology. Prior to this, Torbjörn was Senior Vice Persident for Nederman in Asia Pasific. From his previous career, Torbjörn has a long industrial experience from sales and marketing, product management including hands on leadership experience for how to create growth for products and innovative companies.

“After a thorough search process, we are pleased that Torbjörn has agreed to join Coloreel. Torbjörn is a highly experienced and trusted senior leader with strong international experience. The Board and I are convinced that Torbjörn is the right person to lead Coloreel to the next level of our scale up and international expansion” Anders adds.

Torbjörn, who has already started his Coloreel journey comments:

"I am very exited to join Coloreel. Our strong offering for high-quality digital dyeing of textile thread on-demand will fundamentally change the textile and embroidery industry. I look forward to work with the entire organization and our partners to execute on the strategy and to grow Coloreel. The fact that our products enables sustainable and stunning fashion and apparel details makes me proud and exited about the journey ahead."




Torbjörn Bäck, CEO Coloreel (c) 2021 Coloreel
Torbjörn Bäck, CEO Coloreel (c) 2021 Coloreel






More News from Coloreel

More News on Making-Up

Latest News

#Textile processing

Automatex introduces game changing quilting machine

Having achieved rapid market success with its fully automated fitted sheet system, Automatex, a member of TMAS, the Swedish textile machinery association, has developed a game changing quilting machine which doubles productivity compared to what has previously been achievable.

#Techtextil 2026

RETECH showcases high-precision godets for high-performance fiber processing at Techtextil 2026

RETECH designs and manufactures godets and draw frames for heated, ambient and cooled processes, enabling precise heat treatment and consistently high yarn quality for a wide range of polymers and applications, with process temperatures of up to 400 °C for high-performance fibers. The company’s key competence lies in exact and stable temperature and speed control, individually adapted to the specific material and process requirements.

#Dyeing, Drying, Finishing

BW Converting expands Southeast Asian presence with new agency partnerships in Vietnam and Indonesia

BW Converting is strengthening its presence in Southeast Asia through new agency partnerships in Vietnam and Indonesia, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting textile manufacturers across the region. The expansion comes as BW Converting prepares to exhibit at SaigonTex 2026 (April 8–11, Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam) and INDO INTERTEX 2026 (April 15–18, Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia).

#Recycled_Fibers

Worn Again Technologies unveils the Accelerator

Worn Again Technologies unveils the Accelerator, the next major step towards commercialising its pioneering Textile-to-Fibre recycling process and proving the technical and economic feasibility of polycotton recycling.

TOP