At the end of the 19th century, Trelleborg became an industrial town and the foundation of modern Trelleborg has largely been created by a few large companies; most notably Trelleborg Industries and the ferry company and business related to the seaport. Much of it has been the work of the influential businessman Johan Kock. Other important industries he established were Akzo Nobel Inks, Today called Flint Group Sweden, manufacturing printing inks (established as Gleitzman Industries in the 1890s), and DUX, who make beds.
At the end of the 19th century, Trelleborg transformed into an industrial town, and its foundation was largely built by a few major companies; notably Trelleborg Industries and the ferry company along with seaport-related businesses. Much of it was influenced by the influential businessman Johan Kock. Other significant industries he founded included Akzo Nobel Inks (formerly Gleitzman Industries), which manufactures printing inks, established in the 1890s, and DUX, who produce beds.