Sweden: who works there
Preem sells fuels, heating oil and lubricating oils to companies and individuals in Sweden and Norway, and since 2026 its parent company has been part of VARO Energy, so site procedures may follow the new group.
Sweden · IECEx
IECEx Smartphone Distributor in Sweden
The IS-04Z1 is an intrinsically safe Android handset designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21, built for refinery and cracker rounds on the west coast, mill and recovery boiler areas inland, and winter shifts in the north where a device is handled through two layers of glove. Preem has announced plans, still in progress, to expand its refinery at Lysekil, which indicates continuing construction and maintenance work on the west coast. Distribution partners for Sweden are being identified ahead of the Q4 2026 launch of the IS-04Z1.
Pre-launch · certification in progress · Launching Q4 2026
Marking targetEx ib IIC T4Intrinsic safety, Zone 1 / 21 design target · certification in progress
AvailabilityQ4 2026via authorised distributors
Search topicIECEx
DeviceSmartphone
RouteDistribution
WhereSweden
Short answer. Sweden has no appointed SAMS distributor yet: the IS-04Z1 is pre-launch (certification in progress, no certificate issued, launch planned for Q4 2026), and distributor applications are open.
For the record, no certificate exists for the IS-04Z1 today. The programme is under way ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. A buyer's engineering review is separate from the certificate. Certification status. Place facts reviewed October 2026.
At a glance · IECEx
Checklist: IECEx smartphone for Sweden
| Check | What to look for | IS-04Z1 today |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of conformity | Number checkable on the IECEx online register | In progress; not issued |
| Standards edition | The IEC 60079 edition the certificate cites | Stated on the certificate when issued |
| Schedule of conditions | Limits of use, batteries and accessories | Published with the certificate |
| Where it applies | Sweden: Stenungsund, Nynäshamn, Perstorp | Classified by the site operator |
Product · Sweden
The product behind this search: the SAMS IS-04Z1.
SAMS IS-04Z1
An intrinsically safe Android smartphone designed for Zone 1 and Zone 21 hazardous areas in Sweden. It is pre-launch: IECEx, ATEX and NEC 500 certification is in progress ahead of the Q4 2026 launch.
- IP68 sealed
- 4,000 mAh battery
- 50 MP camera
- Android 16
- Zone 1 / Zone 21 design target
The market · Sweden
Where an Ex phone is used in Sweden
Operators and classified areas drawn from the SAMS Sweden market guide.
Operators, EPCs and contractors
- Preem
- Refineries at Lysekil and Gothenburg with renewable fuel production.
- St1
- Refinery and renewable production on the Gothenburg river bank.
- Nynas
- Specialty naphthenics and bitumen production at Nynäshamn.
- Borealis
- Ethylene cracker and polyolefin production at Stenungsund.
- Perstorp
- Specialty chemicals at Perstorp and Stenungsund.
- Nouryon
- Chlorate and specialty chemical production at Bohus and Alby.
Industrial areas and sites
- Lysekil
- The largest refinery in the Nordic region, on the Bohuslän coast.
- Gothenburg river bank
- Refining, renewable fuels and the fuel terminals along the Göta älv.
- Stenungsund
- The Swedish petrochemical cluster, with a cracker and connected plants.
- Nynäshamn
- Specialty refining, bitumen handling and the harbour terminal.
- Perstorp
- Specialty chemical production in northern Skåne.
- Oxelösund and Luleå
- Steel plants with coke, blast furnace gas and hydrogen projects.
Field notes · Sweden
More about Sweden that matters for portable equipment
Sweden: industry on the ground
Preem's refineries provide roughly half of all petroleum products consumed in Sweden and nearly 65% of its production is sold abroad, mainly in north-west Europe, so its refineries are large and busy classified-area sites.
Sweden: logistics and access
The Port of Gothenburg is the largest in the Nordic countries and handles nearly 30% of Sweden's foreign trade, about 39 million tonnes a year, so most imported equipment can enter through one port.
Sweden: background
The Lysekil refinery plan began in 1945 when the consumer-owned oil company OK was formed, but the plant was only inaugurated in 1975, and it remains one of the area's main employers.
The term · IECEx
What “IECEx” means for a smartphone
IECEx is the international scheme for certifying equipment used in explosive atmospheres. A certificate of conformity is issued by an accredited certification body against a specific edition of the IEC 60079 standards and carries a schedule of conditions of safe use. It is not a legal requirement in most countries on its own, but many national schemes accept it as the technical basis.
The IECEx certificate for the IS-04Z1 is in progress and has not been issued. The marking target is Ex ib IIC T4, the intrinsic safety concept for Zone 1 gas with the hardest gas group (IIC) and a 135 °C temperature class.
In Sweden. IECEx matters in Sweden through multinational owners and visiting contractors at the Stenungsund cracker cluster, at SSAB and at LKAB, who read the international scheme first. A certificate of conformity and its schedule of conditions would give them a common reference. The IS-04Z1 certification is in progress and not yet issued.
The route · distribution
Distributing the IS-04Z1 in Sweden
SAMS is appointing authorised distributors ahead of the Q4 2026 launch. No territory has been granted for Sweden yet and applications are reviewed company by company. Because a certified Ex device cannot be opened by an ordinary phone workshop without invalidating its certificate, SAMS looks for partners who can provide competent technical support and after-sales service locally.
What SAMS looks for in a partner
- Operator relationships
- Existing supplier registrations or a clear route to them with the main operators and contractors in Sweden.
- Ex-competent staff
- People who understand zone classification, markings and the conditions of a certificate.
And equally important
- Local-language support
- Documentation, training and helpdesk in the languages the workforce uses.
- Service capability
- Spares, battery replacement and repair routed through SAMS-approved channels.
Questions · Sweden
Frequently asked questions
Can we buy an IECEx smartphone in Sweden today?
Not yet. The IS-04Z1 is pre-launch and its certification is still in progress ahead of a Q4 2026 launch. No unit goes into a classified area before the certificate covering it exists. The datasheet, the certification schedule and safe-area evaluation units are available now.
What does an IECEx smartphone in Sweden cost?
There is no list price yet. SAMS gives indicative pre-launch pricing in writing, against a stated quantity and site, and does not commit to a lead time before certification completes.
Does the IS-04Z1 hold an IECEx certificate?
No. The IECEx certificate is in progress and has not been issued. SAMS will publish the number when it exists.
Which sites in Sweden does this cover?
The market guide for Sweden covers Lysekil, Gothenburg river bank, Stenungsund, Nynäshamn, among others. Site-level pages are linked below.
How do I become a SAMS distributor for Sweden?
Apply through the distributor page with your company details and the territory you cover. SAMS reviews applications company by company and has not yet granted a territory for Sweden.
Do Swedish refineries require ATEX certified phones?
Sweden is an EU member, so ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU applies to equipment and Directive 1999/92/EC to zoning. Zone 1 and Zone 2 devices should carry CE and Ex markings. Refineries such as Lysekil typically add their own permit and device registration rules, so ask the HSE office.
What language should device documents be in for Swedish sites?
Swedish is the working language but English is widely used at international industrial sites. ATEX instructions are typically expected in the language of the destination country, so confirm with the operator whether Swedish documents are needed. Bring the declaration of conformity and certificate.
How cold can the IS-04Z1 be used at a northern Swedish site?
A rugged build covers low temperature and thermal shock, but the certified ambient range is a certificate parameter, published with the datasheet. Certification is in progress. Check the lower limit against the coldest conditions at the mine or steelworks before specifying.
Related guides
Keep exploring
Other guides for Sweden, other places in Sweden, and the pages behind them.
Industrial Mobile Phone Distributor in SwedenSame place, different guide
ATEX and IECEx Mobile Phone in SwedenSame place, different guide
Intrinsically Safe Mobile Phone in SwedenSame place, different guide
Hazardous Area Mobile Phone Distributor in SwedenSame place, different guide
Rugged Mobile Phone Supplier in SwedenSame place, different guide
Explosion-Proof Mobile Phone Supplier in SwedenSame place, different guide
Sweden market guideCertification route and regulators
All guides for SwedenEvery route we cover
Certification statusWhat is in progress
Enquiry · Sweden
Ask about the IS-04Z1 for Sweden
Tell us what you need to equip and where. The SAMS team answers by email with the datasheet and where each certification route stands.
Enquiry · Sweden
Launching Q4 2026
Planning for Sweden?
Name the site and the operator and we will send what is available before launch.