20/08/2026
At EdmoLift, lifting is part of our everyday work. For our colleague Håkan Reher, it also takes place on a very different stage.
Earlier this month, Håkan defended his title at the European Classic Bench Press Championships in Lithuania. After securing gold and setting a European record with 245.5 kg, he raised the bar to 251.5 kg – and set a new world record. He was also named Best Open Lifter at the championships.
“The world record means the most. That is the achievement that carries the most weight,” Håkan says.
When he is not competing, Håkan works as an assembly technician in EdmoLift’s special assembly department, building customized lift tables for customers worldwide across a wide range of industries.
For Håkan, the connection between his work and the sport goes beyond lifting heavy loads.
“It is mainly about stopping and thinking before you act. Whether I am training or working, technique matters. You have to lift correctly.”
The result in Lithuania was Håkan’s second consecutive European title. His earlier achievements also include three Swedish Championship gold medals and a World Championship bronze. Next up is the Swedish Championship – and perhaps another Swedish record.
Congratulations, Håkan, on the gold medal, the world record, and an outstanding achievement! 🏆
Read our interview with Håkan on our website: https://www.edmolift.com/en/about-edmolift/news/hakan-lifts-heavy--both-at-work-and-on-the-championship-stage
Watch the world-record lift on the Swedish Powerlifting Federation’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DbtIXmqIPc3/