On 1 September, Hoganas Bjuf announced that Niclas Sjoberg became the new CEO for Borgestad Industries and Hoganas Bjuf AB.
Niclas replaced Egil Friestad, following his retirement after a long service as CEO. Niclas has more than 20 years of experience in the refractory business and is both CEO and one of the founders for Macon AB, which was established in Gavle 2004. Borgestad industries acquired the majority of the shares in Macon and Niclas has since then been a member of the management team.