In 1966, Göran Rosén, a truck driver turned inventor, developed the first Kinnegrip product. He aimed to simplify the tiresome task of handling truck drop sides, combining rational pallet transport with truck width. Rosén’s innovative solution was a pillar with a built-in lock that could be operated from the ground, eliminating the need for drivers to climb on the truck. He named the product “Kinnegrip” after Kinnekulle, a small mountain near Lidköping. The first drop side locks were launched in June 1966, with production in Öxnered, establishing Kinnegrip as a leading and strong brand in the industry.
Many customers from this era remain with us even today