Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is ARTC Group Inc?
A: ARTC Group Inc is an international trading company, incorporated in its present format in USA in 2010 by Anders Ranebo and Tomas Navratil.

Q: How long has ARTC been around?
A: ARTC has its roots in Sweden and is now partially operated by the third generation of its founder. The foundation for ARTC Group’s current structure was laid in the mid-1940's by Helmer Ranebo.

ARTC Group was re-organized in 2010 but the name ARTC goes back to 2006 when Anders Ranebo formed ARTC LLC as an offspring to R. Woodtrade International Inc. which was started in 1994. Collectively, ARTC has been in existence under the ARTC name for more than 15 years.

Q: Where is ARTC's Head Office located?
A: Tacoma, WA - USA

Q: Does ARTC Group Inc have any manufacturing of its own?
A: No, not directly but several of our supplying partners are working with ARTC on an exclusive basis. In 2010 we will open two production facilities that will be fully controlled by our selfs in teh ARTC Group.

Q: Which products does ARTC Group trade in the International market place?
A: All soft- and hardwood products, provided they are harvested and produced in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.

Q: What is Artcecom?
A: Artcecom is a member based site for buyers to post RFQs directly online and for sellers to post offers to sell. For more information on how it works and how you can get started using "Artcecom", please refer to our "Artcecom" page in the Services section.

Q: Is Swede Home Inc part of ARTC?
A: Yes, it owned by ARTC and are building and marketing low energy and zero enery houses according to Swedish Building Codes. But also social houses.

Q: Is STR Building Company LTD part of ARTC?
A: Yes, it is a subsidiary of ARTC which produces and markets affordable modular housing to East African countries, according to Swedish Building Codes.