Axel Johnson International enters the Norwegian filter market
Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions enters the Norwegian filter market by the acquisition of DP Filter AS, a leading technical distributor of filters for industrial, marine, and mobile applications.
“The acquisition of DP Filter is well-aligned with our business group strategy of geographical expansion. DP Filter has a strong position in the Norwegian filter market and their offering is a great complement to the group’s existing product offering in the Norwegian market,” says Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions.
DP Filter AS was founded in 1953 and is located in Haugesund on the Norwegian west coast. The company is a distributor of filters to customers in the marine, industrial, and mobile machinery market in Norway. DP Filter also offers comprehensive application and technical knowhow and provides highly appreciated technical support services for a broad range of different filter applications.
“We look forward to become part of Driveline Solutions and Axel Johnson International with its entrepreneurial culture and value-driven leadership. Being part of a large group will help us continue to grow and strengthen our position in the market,” says Finn Nistad, majority owner and Chairman of the board, DP Filter AS.
For further information, please contact:
Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions
+46 70 652 65 20, jan.brattberg@axinter.com