Founding story
When we first established Eryk, we never imagined we’d grow into a leader in the industrial market—providing specialised technical services, developing young talent, creating sustainable jobs, and offering remote IT services across the globe. So, how did we get here?
It all began in 2004 with the founding of BIC Electric Sp. z o.o. by Lucja Kalkstein and Jens-Christian Møller. Their vision was clear: to provide technical services for industrial projects. The initial focus was on offering competent electrical services to companies, particularly in Denmark’s building installation industry. With a commitment to quality and reliability, BIC Electric embarked on a journey that would eventually become Eryk.
Over the years, the company’s mission evolved to be a trusted partner for industrial customers, providing professional services with skilled technical specialists. This foundation has shaped what Eryk is today — an international technical service provider with a growing global presence, registered in Poland, Denmark, and recently Nigeria.
Milestones
2008 – 2010: Growth, adaptation and strategy
By 2008, our team had grown to over 50 employees specialised in performing electrical installations. Then came the global financial crisis in 2009, which was the first major challenge for the organisation and slowed down the company’s growth for the first time. This period prompted the need to diversify and expand both our business areas and geographic reach, to markets outside of Scandinavia.
2011 – 2015: New business areas
At this time, we had fully diversified our business sectors into 3 areas while introducing mechanical installations to the services offered. During this period, we also took on a range of projects that broadened our expertise, including automation projects in the automotive sector—such as car factories and automated parking systems—as well as work in the food industry and large intralogistics projects for postal operators and airports. It was also during this time that we embarked on our first major long-term offshore project.
2016 – 2018: Expanding our expertise and corporate responsibility.
By this time our team had grown to over 150 employees, and we proudly completed several high-profile projects. We played a key role in the electrical installations for Hornsea One (which was the world’s largest offshore wind farm at the time) and in constructing the New Safe Confinement in Chernobyl, Ukraine, securing the area from nuclear radiation for future generations. These technically challenging projects proved our ability to deliver complex, large-scale solutions in highly demanding environments.
In 2018, BIC Electric was among the first companies in Poland to have its CSR system certified to ISO 26000 standards, recognising our commitment to corporate social responsibility. As a core of our operation, Eryk has maintained a strong belief that business is not only about profit. We prioritise the value we deliver to our customers, employees, and the community. That year, Jens-Christian Møller received the Danish Royal Export Medal, acknowledging the company’s contribution to Danish exports. These highlight our ability to operate with integrity while delivering quality services internationally.
2019-2020: Towards a new identity
During this period, we welcomed our first trainees from Ghana and Nigeria, strengthening our commitment to international and cultural diversity. This laid the foundation for our Apprenticeship Program, ensuring a new generation of skilled professionals.
By 2019, after landing our first project in Australia, we set a new record – we had worked on all continents except Antarctica which included projects in over 40 countries (a number that has continued to rise with time). This milestone reflected our established global presence.
In February 2020, BIC Electric rebranded to Eryk. The new name and logo reflect our ambitions, loyalty, mobility, and commitment to quality – a blend of the best traits of Scandinavian and Pomeranian cultures. The new name provided a clearer identity and stronger market presence, making it easier for clients to recognise and trust our expertise.
See Eryk’s movie (it has even been played in one of the Danish Cinemas!)
2020: Through the pandemic
Like most organisations, Eryk was also heavily affected by the coronavirus pandemic – we saw a slowdown in the order book and faced obstacles in our mobility. With projects being postponed, and various regulations and travel restrictions in constant flux, we managed to navigate safely and relatively quickly.
Most importantly, we did not scale down. We are proud that we could keep our promises to our customers while meeting their expectations on time and ensuring safe working conditions for our technicians working cross-borders. Thanks to teamwork across our departments, we could run our projects safely and come out stronger on the other side. See more here.
2021 – 2024: Scaling Smart and Building for the Future
Eryk played a key role in a number of significant European projects within the fast-growing intralogistics, order fulfilment and pharma sector, working for the biggest players on the market. As a technical service provider with an extensive portfolio of projects, we have established long-term business relationships with our customers, who value Eryk as a reliable and professional partner.
With Eryk’s Apprenticeship Program in full run, we also marked the first graduation of apprentices, followed by a series of later graduations and efforts that support our workforce sustainability for the future. See more here.
Launching Remote IT Services
In 2024, Eryk launched a new business area focused on providing remote IT services from Nigeria. By tapping into Nigeria’s growing talent pool, Eryk creates sustainable employment and delivers cost-effective IT support remotely. This initiative not only expanded Eryk’s service capabilities but also paved the way for new opportunities in bridging global markets through innovative IT solutions.
Generational change at Eryk
On July 1, 2024, Jens-Christian Møller, the former Group CEO, passed the leadership of Eryk to the next generation. Maj Winther Møller became CEO of Eryk A/S, and Cezary Miller took on the role of CEO for Eryk Sp. z o.o. This leadership transition marks a significant moment in our company’s history, setting the stage for continued growth under new guidance.
Looking ahead
Since 2004, Eryk has remained guided by principles of quality and commitment to our customers. Today, we have over 350 dedicated team players working across borders, a diverse service portfolio and a broad international reach focusing on four key sectors: Industry & Automation, Building Installations, Energy & Renewables, and IT Services.
As we look to the future, we remain dedicated to delivering technical services that meet the demands of our customers worldwide, while embracing new opportunities and challenges in the evolving industrial landscape.
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🎬 Watch movie below to see our technicians in action 👇
