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 World War II. This innovative and relatively new method provided increased production at a lower cost compared to conventional 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 World War II. This innovative and relatively new method provided increased production at a lower cost compared to conventional press molding.
In 1948, the company began to produce mixing bowls and dinnerware in melamine. The Margrethe mixing bowl, named after Queen Margrethe of Denmark and designed by the renowned Danish industrial designer Jacob Jensen at Sigvard Bernadotte and Acton Björns design studio for Rosti, remains a kitchen icon more than 60 years after its first production. By the mid-fifties, Rosti was producing melamine packaging for cosmetics 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 had started to become a widely used fuel at that time.
Rosti received its largest order for 2,000 10-liter jugs for the oil giant BP. The production of jugs for a number of other oil producers, including Shell, Esso and 4K, 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. Moller – Maersk Group
In 1971, Rosti became a part of the A.P. Moller – Maersk Group, a world leader in shipping, oil, and logistics.
Strengthened by the strong reputation and financial stability of its new owner, that same year Rosti began to acquire a number of companies in several countries around the world, including the USA and Mexico, forming the Rosti Group.
In 1989, Rosti became 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 enterprise, which today is known as Rosti-Mepal.
Acquired by Nordstjernan
In 2010, Rosti’s industrial division, with operations in Europe and Asia, was acquired by the family-owned Nordic investment company Nordstjernan and became a wholly owned part of the Nordstjernan Group.
Ownership has provided us with the benefits of resources, financial security, and the solid reputation of both past and present partners.
Becoming Truly Global
Significantly strengthening Rosti Group’s market position across the United States, 2022 saw Rosti acquire Plastic Components Inc (PCI), making the group a truly global partner to our customers.
Rosti 80th Anniversary
In 2024, we proudly celebrate Rosti’s 80th anniversary. Over eight decades, we have grown into a leading global plastic injection molding partner, recognized for our collaborative way of working and our commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable solutions for our customers.
