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Reel Diving is a premier European distributor of high-end diving equipment, serving recreational, technical, commercial, and military sectors. With deep roots in the industry and a passion for exploration, we represent top-tier brands and support a wide network of dive professionals across Europe. 

Based in Sweden, our state-of-the-art facility and expert team reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation, and underwater adventure.


2009

Reel Diving was born

Reel Diving is founded on a tiny budget, with Johan running operations solo for the first five years..

2011

First Offices


The company opens its first modest office and warehouse: a 54 m² basement space in central Gothenburg.

2012

Distribution of SANTI 

Begins official distribution of SANTI products.

2014

First Full Time Employee


Operations move to a larger 250 m² facility in Mölndal. Jamie Parker joins as the company’s first full-time employee.

2015

The Team Grows


Oscar Svensson becomes the second full-time member of the growing team.


2016

SUEX joins the distribution portfolio


2018

Reel Diving Relocates 

Relocates to a new, purpose-built 800 m² warehouse in Mölndal. Halcyon distribution starts. 


2021

Warehouse Extends 

 The warehouse is extended to 1150 m2.


2022

Distribution in the UK

SANTI & SUEX distribution starts in the UK


2024


Shearwater, SANTI and the UK 

Becomes the official Shearwater distributor across 25 European countries. SANTI distribution launches in Germany, and Reel Diving UK is established.


2025


AGIR 

Reel Diving partners with renowned Swedish brand AGIR. The facility expands once more, now covering 1,500 m².

Now That's Reel History

Some photos from the years.