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Fredrik Eklund appointed new Director of Strategy and M&A
Fredrik Eklund has been appointed Director of Strategy and M&A at Axel Johnson International, effective immediately. Fredrik will be part of the Group Management team.
Fredrik has been Corporate Finance Director at Axel Johnson AB since 2018 with focus on strategy and business development as well as execution of several M&A transactions. Between 2009 and 2018, Fredrik held several positions at ABG Sundal Collier, a leading Nordic Investment Bank, among others as Partner. During this period Fredrik focused on and executed numerous transactions within M&A as well as Equity Capital Markets.
“I have been fortunate to work with Fredrik during the autumn when he supported us in an interim role in charge of strategy and M&A. I look forward to continue our cooperation on a permanent basis and I am convinced that Fredrik will contribute greatly to the group’s strategy work and continued efforts in M&A”, says Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International.
“I’m very excited to become part of Axel Johnson International and continue to develop the strategic direction as well as support the business groups in their organic and acquisitive efforts,” says Fredrik Eklund, Director of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International.
For further information, please contact:
Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International
+46 (0)708 38 55 98, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
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“I have been fortunate to work with Fredrik during the autumn when he supported us in an interim role in charge of strategy and M&A. I look forward to continue our cooperation on a permanent basis and I am convinced that Fredrik will contribute greatly to the group’s strategy work and continued efforts in M&A”, says Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International.
“I’m very excited to become part of Axel Johnson International and continue to develop the strategic direction as well as support the business groups in their organic and acquisitive efforts,” says Fredrik Eklund, Director of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International.
For further information, please contact:
Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International
+46 (0)708 38 55 98, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
Ida Borgström Hommik
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Jernbro Industrial Services acquires GISAB (Gällivare Industriservice AB)
Jernbro Industrial Services, a Swedish industrial maintenance group, has acquired Axel Johnson International-owned company GISAB (Gällivare Industriservice AB) effective as of 28 December 2021. Access will take place in February and is subject to approval from the Swedish Competition Authority.
“We always aim for a long-term approach to ownership and to build strong business groups where our companies can find synergies within their respective niche. Considering the change that the market for heavy industrial maintenance has undergone during the last years, we came to the decision to look for a new, strong owner with focus on industrial maintenance to cater for GISAB’s continued development and growth. We are convinced that Jernbro and GISAB together will develop a powerful customer offer and become an important platform for further expansion,” says Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International AB.
For further information, please contact:
Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)70-838 55 98, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
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For further information, please contact:
Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)70-838 55 98, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
Ida Borgström Hommik
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Lifting Solutions business group expands rental offering in the UK
Axel Johnson International’s business group Lifting Solutions strengthens its presence in the British rental market through the acquisition of Lifting Gear UK, a complete lifting solutions provider with focus on equipment hire.
“We are very enthusiastic about this opportunity to expand our offering within the lifting rental market, which we believe will be a corner stone in our future growth and increased focus on sustainable customer offers. Lifting Gear UK has a well-established brand and dedicated co-workers with a can-do attitude that we believe will contribute significantly to our group,” says Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director, Lifting Solutions.
Lifting Gear UK was founded in 2007 and has 12 strategically located depots across England and Scotland, from Glasgow in the north to Bridgwater in the south. Lifting Gear UK is a complete lifting solutions provider with focus on equipment hire, but their offering also includes product sales and services such as heavy lifting projects and bespoke design and fabrication. Their success and strong growth can be attributed to their solid product know-how and outstanding customer service that have supported them in building a loyal customer base.
“Becoming part of Lifting Solutions group will provide us with an excellent platform to further expand our presence and streamline our supply chain. We are looking forward to working closer with the group to further enhance our excellent customer service,” says Andrew Harrison, Managing Director, Lifting Gear UK.
“I believe that Axel Johnson International is the ideal owner to help grow Lifting Gear UK’s business and brand recognition. I am confident that the group’s culture and knowledge of the industry will support further growth of the company,” comments Chris Turner, former shareholder and founder of Lifting Gear UK.
For more information, please contact:
Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director, Lifting Solutions,
ralf.wiberg@axinter.com, +35 84 07 66 99 16
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Lifting Gear UK was founded in 2007 and has 12 strategically located depots across England and Scotland, from Glasgow in the north to Bridgwater in the south. Lifting Gear UK is a complete lifting solutions provider with focus on equipment hire, but their offering also includes product sales and services such as heavy lifting projects and bespoke design and fabrication. Their success and strong growth can be attributed to their solid product know-how and outstanding customer service that have supported them in building a loyal customer base.
“Becoming part of Lifting Solutions group will provide us with an excellent platform to further expand our presence and streamline our supply chain. We are looking forward to working closer with the group to further enhance our excellent customer service,” says Andrew Harrison, Managing Director, Lifting Gear UK.
“I believe that Axel Johnson International is the ideal owner to help grow Lifting Gear UK’s business and brand recognition. I am confident that the group’s culture and knowledge of the industry will support further growth of the company,” comments Chris Turner, former shareholder and founder of Lifting Gear UK.
For more information, please contact:
Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director, Lifting Solutions,
ralf.wiberg@axinter.com, +35 84 07 66 99 16
Ida Borgström Hommik
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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New Managing Director appointed for Sverull ElektroDynamo AB
Fredrik Stjernholm has been appointed new Managing Director for Sverull ElektroDynamo AB, one of Axel Johnson International's companies within business group Power Transmission Solutions. Fredrik will start his new position with immediate effect.
“Fredrik has during his 11 years in Sverull, of which the last five as CFO, had an important role in Sverull’s operations and has been an influential leader in the company. I’m excited to see how the company will continue to evolve under Fredrik’s leadership,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
“I am very grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to continue Sverull’s journey together with my competent colleagues. We have a strategy that we strongly believe in, and we will continue our efforts in making Sverull the natural choice for our customers,” says Fredrik Stjernholm.
Fredrik succeeds former Managing Director Martin Elm who has decided to leave Sverull after three years in the company. The process to find a new CFO has been initiated, and Fredrik will during this time act as both CFO and Managing Director.
For more information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions,
ola.sjolin@axinter.com, +46 706 67 24 68
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“I am very grateful for this opportunity, and I look forward to continue Sverull’s journey together with my competent colleagues. We have a strategy that we strongly believe in, and we will continue our efforts in making Sverull the natural choice for our customers,” says Fredrik Stjernholm.
Fredrik succeeds former Managing Director Martin Elm who has decided to leave Sverull after three years in the company. The process to find a new CFO has been initiated, and Fredrik will during this time act as both CFO and Managing Director.
For more information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions,
ola.sjolin@axinter.com, +46 706 67 24 68
Ida Borgström Hommik
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International strengthens power transmission offering in Norway
Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions acquires TP Nordic A/S, a well-known distributor in the Norwegian mechanical power transmission market.
“The acquisition of TP Nordic is well aligned with our strategy of geographical expansion and will strengthen our offering in stainless steel products, electric motors and products focused on markets such as marine applications and fish processing in Norway”, says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
Founded in 2006, TP Nordic is a well-established transmission, motor and gear distributor in Norway. The company is located just north of Bergen and has a market leading position towards fish farming equipment and fishing industry. The core offering lies in stainless steel gears and electrical motors. TP Nordic also delivers complete machined parts tailored to the customers’ requirements in various materials, tolerances and surface treatments.
“We are excited to join Axel Johnson International. Being part of a large international group will enable us to further strengthen our position and serve our customers with a wider offering of power transmission products and services in a fast-changing global market”, says Freddy Haaberg, Managing Director, TP Nordic A/S.
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Founded in 2006, TP Nordic is a well-established transmission, motor and gear distributor in Norway. The company is located just north of Bergen and has a market leading position towards fish farming equipment and fishing industry. The core offering lies in stainless steel gears and electrical motors. TP Nordic also delivers complete machined parts tailored to the customers’ requirements in various materials, tolerances and surface treatments.
“We are excited to join Axel Johnson International. Being part of a large international group will enable us to further strengthen our position and serve our customers with a wider offering of power transmission products and services in a fast-changing global market”, says Freddy Haaberg, Managing Director, TP Nordic A/S.
For more information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International’s business group AxFlow expands offering in Finland
Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, expands its offering in valves through the acquisition of Starline Valves Oy, a well-established distributor of valves and actuators in Finland.
“The acquisition of Starline Valves fits our overall strategy of adding valves to the existing product portfolio and expanding the customer offering. Under the leadership of Lalli Jäppinen, Starline has gained a strong foothold in the Finnish market and their product expertise is highly regarded by their customers”, says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding.
Starline Valves Oy was founded in 1994. Today it’s a well-established distributor of valves and actuators from leading European brands such as Starline, Air Torque, Pekos, and Richter. Operating from their modern premises in Vantaa, southern Finland, Starline Valves serve customers in many processing industries such as oil & gas, chemical and energy. AxFlow Holding has acquired majority ownership in Starline Valves Oy, and Starline Services S.P.A. Italy continues to be a strategic partner and a minority owner.
“This new ownership between AxFlow and Starline Italy is very interesting. It will make our position in the Finnish valve market even stronger. We’ll continue servicing our customer base with our professional personnel and with our large stock of industrial valves and actuators. Together with AxFlow Oy pump expertise, we see an interesting possibility to create comprehensive solutions for our existing customers and to grow our market share”, says Lalli Jäppinen, Managing Director, Starline Valves Oy.
Sami Salonen, Managing Director, AxFlow Oy in Finland, is equally enthusiastic: “The industrial landscape is increasingly defined by the demand for one-stop-shop suppliers. Both AxFlow and Starline operate in fluid handling applications and within the same customer base. Starline’s valves and actuators are considered high-end products in terms of quality and reliability. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to join forces and to be able to offer our customers more complete solutions.”
For more information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO, AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
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Starline Valves Oy was founded in 1994. Today it’s a well-established distributor of valves and actuators from leading European brands such as Starline, Air Torque, Pekos, and Richter. Operating from their modern premises in Vantaa, southern Finland, Starline Valves serve customers in many processing industries such as oil & gas, chemical and energy. AxFlow Holding has acquired majority ownership in Starline Valves Oy, and Starline Services S.P.A. Italy continues to be a strategic partner and a minority owner.
“This new ownership between AxFlow and Starline Italy is very interesting. It will make our position in the Finnish valve market even stronger. We’ll continue servicing our customer base with our professional personnel and with our large stock of industrial valves and actuators. Together with AxFlow Oy pump expertise, we see an interesting possibility to create comprehensive solutions for our existing customers and to grow our market share”, says Lalli Jäppinen, Managing Director, Starline Valves Oy.
Sami Salonen, Managing Director, AxFlow Oy in Finland, is equally enthusiastic: “The industrial landscape is increasingly defined by the demand for one-stop-shop suppliers. Both AxFlow and Starline operate in fluid handling applications and within the same customer base. Starline’s valves and actuators are considered high-end products in terms of quality and reliability. Therefore, it makes perfect sense to join forces and to be able to offer our customers more complete solutions.”
For more information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO, AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Ida Borgström Hommik
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International signs sustainability-linked loan with Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK)
Axel Johnson International increases its ambitions in sustainability and signs a sustainability-linked loan of 55 million euro with Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK). The loan is linked to several sustainability-related goals with focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy.
“Thanks to many years of structured sustainability work and increased ambitions in our new group-wide sustainability strategy, we have been able to agree on this loan with SEK. It’s very exciting to connect our efforts in sustainability to financing in this manner,” says Malin Ripa, Head of Sustainability, Axel Johnson International.
SEK provides sustainability-linked loans to Swedish export companies on the condition that the linked sustainability goals are relevant to the industry in which the company operates, and that the goals are ambitious.
“Providing sustainability-linked loans is a way for us to direct financing towards tangible and measurable goals while offering a more favourable interest rate for our clients. It’s a win-win for all parties, especially for the climate,” says Jens Hedar, Head of Client Relationship Management at Swedish Export Credit Corporation.
Axel Johnson International’s linked sustainability KPIs relate to energy efficiency in own operations and internal transports within the group, which correspond to Scope 1 and 2 in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The third KPI relates to renewable electricity which is an important part in reducing the group’s CO\2\ emissions. Besides the sustainability aspect, the loan contributes to Axel Johnson International’s global acquisition strategy.
“We are very pleased with this agreement with SEK, which will contribute to our continued acquisition journey. Going forward, we see great potential in linking a larger part of our total financing to our sustainability strategy,” says Ola Karlsson, CFO, Axel Johnson International.
For more information, please contact:
Malin Ripa, Head of Sustainability, Axel Johnson International
+46 8 453 77 92, malin.ripa@axinter.com
Ola Karlsson, CFO, Axel Johnson International
+46 8 453 77 10, ola.karlsson@axinter.com
About the Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK)
SEK is a state-owned company that finances Swedish exporters, their suppliers and international buyers. Since 1962, SEK has offered loans that have enabled hundreds of Swedish companies to grow by increasing production, making acquisitions, increasing the number of employees and selling products and services to clients across the globe. With lending in 60 countries, SEK has long-standing experience of international funding and is a natural business partner in export financing.
About Axel Johnson International
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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SEK provides sustainability-linked loans to Swedish export companies on the condition that the linked sustainability goals are relevant to the industry in which the company operates, and that the goals are ambitious.
“Providing sustainability-linked loans is a way for us to direct financing towards tangible and measurable goals while offering a more favourable interest rate for our clients. It’s a win-win for all parties, especially for the climate,” says Jens Hedar, Head of Client Relationship Management at Swedish Export Credit Corporation.
Axel Johnson International’s linked sustainability KPIs relate to energy efficiency in own operations and internal transports within the group, which correspond to Scope 1 and 2 in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. The third KPI relates to renewable electricity which is an important part in reducing the group’s CO\2\ emissions. Besides the sustainability aspect, the loan contributes to Axel Johnson International’s global acquisition strategy.
“We are very pleased with this agreement with SEK, which will contribute to our continued acquisition journey. Going forward, we see great potential in linking a larger part of our total financing to our sustainability strategy,” says Ola Karlsson, CFO, Axel Johnson International.
For more information, please contact:
Malin Ripa, Head of Sustainability, Axel Johnson International
+46 8 453 77 92, malin.ripa@axinter.com
Ola Karlsson, CFO, Axel Johnson International
+46 8 453 77 10, ola.karlsson@axinter.com
About the Swedish Export Credit Corporation (SEK)
SEK is a state-owned company that finances Swedish exporters, their suppliers and international buyers. Since 1962, SEK has offered loans that have enabled hundreds of Swedish companies to grow by increasing production, making acquisitions, increasing the number of employees and selling products and services to clients across the globe. With lending in 60 countries, SEK has long-standing experience of international funding and is a natural business partner in export financing.
About Axel Johnson International
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International strengthens fluid handling solutions offering in New Zealand
Brown Brothers Engineers New Zealand, a company within Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, strengthens its offering through the acquisition of Galbraith Engineering, a leading fire pump specialist in New Zealand.
“The addition of Galbraith Engineering is fully aligned with our group strategy of geographical expansion and increased service offering in pumps and the fire protection business,” says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding.
Galbraith Engineering is based in Christchurch and has been active for the past 30 years in the design and manufacture of diesel and electric fire-pump units. The company is recognized as New Zealand’s market leader in fire protection systems and is involved in building pump sets for irrigation, snow making and frost fighting. They also supply consultancy and system design, pump commissioning, pump performance testing, pipe fabrication and maintenance and repair.
“There is a continuous demand for fire pumps in the commercial world of warehousing, fuel terminals, oil and gas, and a wide range of industrial sectors. Having Galbraith Engineering in the group will allow us to consolidate the fire business in the Oceania region and partner with Kelair Pumps for high-end applications,” says John Inkster, Managing Director of Brown Brothers Engineers Group and continues: “As one large group, we will be well-positioned to continuously take market shares in Oceania while strengthening our strong supplier relationships and attract the best talents.”
“We have been in the business for 28 years and we’ve come to the point where we were looking for a strategic partner that could take us to the next level. We’ve known Brown Brothers New Zealand for many years now and we see them as a like-minded organization with an eye for future growth,” says Steve Galbraith, General Manager and part-owner of Galbraith Engineering.
For more information please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO, AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
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Galbraith Engineering is based in Christchurch and has been active for the past 30 years in the design and manufacture of diesel and electric fire-pump units. The company is recognized as New Zealand’s market leader in fire protection systems and is involved in building pump sets for irrigation, snow making and frost fighting. They also supply consultancy and system design, pump commissioning, pump performance testing, pipe fabrication and maintenance and repair.
“There is a continuous demand for fire pumps in the commercial world of warehousing, fuel terminals, oil and gas, and a wide range of industrial sectors. Having Galbraith Engineering in the group will allow us to consolidate the fire business in the Oceania region and partner with Kelair Pumps for high-end applications,” says John Inkster, Managing Director of Brown Brothers Engineers Group and continues: “As one large group, we will be well-positioned to continuously take market shares in Oceania while strengthening our strong supplier relationships and attract the best talents.”
“We have been in the business for 28 years and we’ve come to the point where we were looking for a strategic partner that could take us to the next level. We’ve known Brown Brothers New Zealand for many years now and we see them as a like-minded organization with an eye for future growth,” says Steve Galbraith, General Manager and part-owner of Galbraith Engineering.
For more information please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO, AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Ida Borgström Hommik
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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Axel Johnson International forms Industrial Automation business group
Axel Johnson International forms a new business group within the field of Industrial Automation, effective as of 1 January 2022. Mattias Jaginder has been appointed Managing Director.
“We entered the automation business segment in December 2018 with the acquisition of OCS AB in Sweden, and in October 2020 we acquired Danish company Caldan Conveyor A/S. With several ongoing opportunities, we aim to build a 2-3 billion SEK business group within Industrial Automation over the next years,” says Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International. “I am convinced that Mattias with his strong track record, leadership and business acumen will lead the way to continued success in this exciting segment.”
The Industrial Automation business group will mainly focus on solutions for factory intralogistics, food processing, primary packaging and automation components, with Mattias Jaginder as Managing Director effective as of 1 January 2022. Mattias is currently Managing Director of Nomo Group, one of the companies within Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions.
“I am very excited to embark on this journey, and together with my colleagues continue to build the industrial automation offering and contribute to the development of both new and existing companies. We see many trends supporting increased automation in the global industry, and I look forward to leveraging on these opportunities and contribute to achieving our high set ambitions,” says Mattias Jaginder.
For further information, please contact:
Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International
+46 708 38 55 98, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
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The Industrial Automation business group will mainly focus on solutions for factory intralogistics, food processing, primary packaging and automation components, with Mattias Jaginder as Managing Director effective as of 1 January 2022. Mattias is currently Managing Director of Nomo Group, one of the companies within Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions.
“I am very excited to embark on this journey, and together with my colleagues continue to build the industrial automation offering and contribute to the development of both new and existing companies. We see many trends supporting increased automation in the global industry, and I look forward to leveraging on these opportunities and contribute to achieving our high set ambitions,” says Mattias Jaginder.
For further information, please contact:
Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International
+46 708 38 55 98, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
Ida Borgström Hommik
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International strengthens its offering in Driveline Solutions
Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions strengthens its position in the filter and hydraulic cylinder segments through the acquisition of Swedish-based company MIAS Group.
“The acquisition of MIAS Group is well in-line with our strategy to strengthen our offering in products and services complementary to our mobile and industrial driveline solutions. MIAS Group is a well-run and profitable company, and through this acquisition we will be able to grow our existing Swedish filter business,” says Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions.
MIAS Group consists of two subsidiaries: MIAS Filter AB, a reseller of filters, and MIAS Cylinderfabrik AB, a manufacturer and reseller of hydraulic cylinders. Founded in 2005, with its headquarters in Ängelholm in the Southern part of Sweden, the company provides a complete assortment of filters and brands for industrial, mobile and stationary equipment and machines, with a competitive offering in hydraulic cylinders. In addition, MIAS has its own production of hydraulic cylinders for small series which enables the company to offer customers a short time to market as well as development of prototypes in close collaboration with customers.
To become part of business group Driveline Solutions, and Axel Johnson International, offers the opportunity to continue the company’s growth journey:
“We are happy to join forces with Axel Johnson International and look forward to taking the next step in the development and growth journey of MIAS Group. We value the entrance of an active owner with strong value-based leadership and cultural match,” says Stefan Nilsson, Founder and Managing Director of MIAS Group.
For further information, please contact:
Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions
+46 (0)70 652 65 20, jan.brattberg@axinter.com
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MIAS Group consists of two subsidiaries: MIAS Filter AB, a reseller of filters, and MIAS Cylinderfabrik AB, a manufacturer and reseller of hydraulic cylinders. Founded in 2005, with its headquarters in Ängelholm in the Southern part of Sweden, the company provides a complete assortment of filters and brands for industrial, mobile and stationary equipment and machines, with a competitive offering in hydraulic cylinders. In addition, MIAS has its own production of hydraulic cylinders for small series which enables the company to offer customers a short time to market as well as development of prototypes in close collaboration with customers.
To become part of business group Driveline Solutions, and Axel Johnson International, offers the opportunity to continue the company’s growth journey:
“We are happy to join forces with Axel Johnson International and look forward to taking the next step in the development and growth journey of MIAS Group. We value the entrance of an active owner with strong value-based leadership and cultural match,” says Stefan Nilsson, Founder and Managing Director of MIAS Group.
For further information, please contact:
Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions
+46 (0)70 652 65 20, jan.brattberg@axinter.com
Ida Borgström Hommik
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International grows its service offering in fluid handlings solutions in Switzerland
AxFlow Germany, part of AxFlow, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group of Axel Johnson International, grows its service business in Switzerland through the acquisition of Ateliers Ehrismann SA.
“The acquisition of Ateliers Ehrismann will make a great addition to AxFlow and is in line with our business group strategy to continue to expand our service business,” says Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding.
Founded in 1923, Ateliers Ehrismann SA is a Geneva-based company active in the service of electric motors, pumps and other electrical and mechanical machinery. Ateliers Ehrismann SA also supplies frequency converters and is experienced in the complete manufacture of mechanical spare parts and electromechanical prototypes. The company is ATEX certified for the repair of electric motors and hold a permanent stock of electric motors, frequency converters and spare parts for complete pump overhauls.
“Ateliers is a leader in their local niche market and has a prominent market recognition. With Ateliers Ehrismann on board we see an opportunity for sales synergies by expanding the distribution of AxFlow’s products and services to customers in the region, while at the same time providing an even better service offering to our existing customers in Switzerland that we look after from our sales office in Muttenz,” says Georg Niebch, Managing Director of AxFlow Germany.
Martine Ehrismann, owner of Ateliers Ehrismann, comments: “I am very happy that AxFlow will maintain the continuity of our company and will develop its structure with the new opportunities that the company offers. The sustainable strategy of both companies provides a very good basis for further growth.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Georg Niebch, Managing Director of AxFlow GmbH Germany,
+49 (0)211 23806 0, georg.niebch@axflow.de
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Founded in 1923, Ateliers Ehrismann SA is a Geneva-based company active in the service of electric motors, pumps and other electrical and mechanical machinery. Ateliers Ehrismann SA also supplies frequency converters and is experienced in the complete manufacture of mechanical spare parts and electromechanical prototypes. The company is ATEX certified for the repair of electric motors and hold a permanent stock of electric motors, frequency converters and spare parts for complete pump overhauls.
“Ateliers is a leader in their local niche market and has a prominent market recognition. With Ateliers Ehrismann on board we see an opportunity for sales synergies by expanding the distribution of AxFlow’s products and services to customers in the region, while at the same time providing an even better service offering to our existing customers in Switzerland that we look after from our sales office in Muttenz,” says Georg Niebch, Managing Director of AxFlow Germany.
Martine Ehrismann, owner of Ateliers Ehrismann, comments: “I am very happy that AxFlow will maintain the continuity of our company and will develop its structure with the new opportunities that the company offers. The sustainable strategy of both companies provides a very good basis for further growth.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Georg Niebch, Managing Director of AxFlow GmbH Germany,
+49 (0)211 23806 0, georg.niebch@axflow.de
Ida Borgström Hommik
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International expands globally within the lifting segment through the acquisition of five Australian companies
Axel Johnson International’s Lifting Solutions business group is for the first time venturing outside of Europe through an acquisition of five lifting companies in Australia – The Rigging Shed, Lifting Victoria, Elevate Lifting & Rigging, Schillings Hoisting Equipment and On Call Lifting, effective August 31.
The companies have 10 sites strategically distributed across the west, south and east part of Australia and will form a group under the leadership of Steven Flint, currently the Managing director of the largest company in the group, The Rigging Shed.
With approximately AUD 40 million (SEK 260 million) in sales and 125 employees, the companies provide lifting and rigging equipment and related services. Their success is built on strong product knowledge, solid local relationships and a diversified customer base.
Today, the companies are affiliated through an organisation called the Global Lifting group where the companies collaborate within purchasing.
“We are very excited about this opportunity which is a milestone in our ambition to support our customers globally. All companies have a well-established market position, competent and dedicated co-workers, and we are confident that they will fit very well into our group,” says Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director, Lifting Solutions.
Steven Flint, Managing Director of The Rigging Shed, is equally enthusiastic about the acquisition commenting: “Becoming a part of Axel Johnson International will allow us to widen our product range, strengthen our supplier relationships and our market concept. We really look forward to working with the Lifting Solutions group and our current customer base as we grow together.”
For more information, please contact:
Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director, Lifting Solutions,
ralf.wiberg@axinter.com; +35 84 07 66 99 16
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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With approximately AUD 40 million (SEK 260 million) in sales and 125 employees, the companies provide lifting and rigging equipment and related services. Their success is built on strong product knowledge, solid local relationships and a diversified customer base.
Today, the companies are affiliated through an organisation called the Global Lifting group where the companies collaborate within purchasing.
“We are very excited about this opportunity which is a milestone in our ambition to support our customers globally. All companies have a well-established market position, competent and dedicated co-workers, and we are confident that they will fit very well into our group,” says Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director, Lifting Solutions.
Steven Flint, Managing Director of The Rigging Shed, is equally enthusiastic about the acquisition commenting: “Becoming a part of Axel Johnson International will allow us to widen our product range, strengthen our supplier relationships and our market concept. We really look forward to working with the Lifting Solutions group and our current customer base as we grow together.”
For more information, please contact:
Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director, Lifting Solutions,
ralf.wiberg@axinter.com; +35 84 07 66 99 16
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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AxFlow Holding AB becomes majority shareholder in Danish System Cleaners
AxFlow Holding AB today announced the acquisition of System Cleaners - a Danish provider of complete open plant cleaning systems and products for the global food and beverage industry.
Headquartered in Aalborg, Denmark, System Cleaners delivers fully automatic and manual open plant cleaning systems for the global food and beverage industries that minimize cleaning times, increase factory uptime while reducing water and chemical usage. During their 30 years in business, System Cleaners has become a well-recognised global brand with installed units in more than 100 countries worldwide to global, regional and local food and beverage brands in all industry segments.
“AxFlow has been supplying fluid handling systems for the food & beverage industry for decades. Throughout the years, we have seen a steady increase in demand for professional cleaning systems driven by the ever-increasing focus on food safety and quality as well as the reduction of waste.“ says Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding AB and continues, “I want to welcome our new colleagues from System Cleaners to AxFlow Group. Together we will be able to offer our food & beverage customers a complete portfolio of products and services from process pumps, homogenizers, heat exchangers and valves – either stand-alone or combined in a process system – all the way to turnkey cleaning systems through System Cleaners’ offering.”
The founder and majority owner of System Cleaners Peter Jessen also comments the acquisition: “Becoming a part of AxFlow and this large industrial group will create a lot of opportunities for our customers, partners and employees. AxFlow’s years of experience in the European food and beverage industries and strong presence in most European countries makes them a great long-term strategic partner to System Cleaners.”
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AxFlow Group makes up the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution, and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the chemical & petrochemical, food, power generation, environmental, dockside, facilities management, and wastewater industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1960. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 markets and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components, and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
System Cleaners A/S is the globally leading manufacturer of open plant cleaning solutions for the food and beverage industry. With a product portfolio of high-quality automatic and manual cleaning solutions, we specialise in designing and producing standard and customised solutions which ensure a high level of food safety and hygiene. System Cleaners has been safeguarding top food and beverage brands for more than three decades and has installations in more than 100 countries worldwide.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlsson@axflow.com
Peter Jessen, Founder and owner of System Cleaners
+45 20 76 42 26, pje@systemcleaners.com
Peter Freiesleben, CEO of System Cleaners
+ 45 20 99 63 52, pfr@systemcleaners.com
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“AxFlow has been supplying fluid handling systems for the food & beverage industry for decades. Throughout the years, we have seen a steady increase in demand for professional cleaning systems driven by the ever-increasing focus on food safety and quality as well as the reduction of waste.“ says Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding AB and continues, “I want to welcome our new colleagues from System Cleaners to AxFlow Group. Together we will be able to offer our food & beverage customers a complete portfolio of products and services from process pumps, homogenizers, heat exchangers and valves – either stand-alone or combined in a process system – all the way to turnkey cleaning systems through System Cleaners’ offering.”
The founder and majority owner of System Cleaners Peter Jessen also comments the acquisition: “Becoming a part of AxFlow and this large industrial group will create a lot of opportunities for our customers, partners and employees. AxFlow’s years of experience in the European food and beverage industries and strong presence in most European countries makes them a great long-term strategic partner to System Cleaners.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
AxFlow Group makes up the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution, and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the chemical & petrochemical, food, power generation, environmental, dockside, facilities management, and wastewater industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1960. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 markets and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components, and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
System Cleaners A/S is the globally leading manufacturer of open plant cleaning solutions for the food and beverage industry. With a product portfolio of high-quality automatic and manual cleaning solutions, we specialise in designing and producing standard and customised solutions which ensure a high level of food safety and hygiene. System Cleaners has been safeguarding top food and beverage brands for more than three decades and has installations in more than 100 countries worldwide.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlsson@axflow.com
Peter Jessen, Founder and owner of System Cleaners
+45 20 76 42 26, pje@systemcleaners.com
Peter Freiesleben, CEO of System Cleaners
+ 45 20 99 63 52, pfr@systemcleaners.com
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AxFlow Italy expands its’ pumps and mixers repair services by the acquisition of RPT S.r.l.
AxFlow Italy announces completion of an acquisition of RPT S.r.l. - experts in the overhaul and technical revision of centrifugal and volumetric pumps as well as industrial mixers.
RPT is a family-owned company, located in Milan/Genoa region. Their service engineers operate both on-site as well as from RPT’s modern workshop premises in Villalvernia.
“We have been looking for a suitable and successful service company with a strong local market position in the region for a long time,” says Gabriele Tanzi-Mira, Managing Director of AxFlow Italy, and continues, “Acquiring RPT strengthens AxFlow’s presence in the important North-western region of Italy and enables us to offer our customers – especially in the chemical and petrochemical sector – a high-quality maintenance and refurbishment with short lead times.”
Since the establishment of RPT back in 2002, the company has seen a growing need for their technical services. By joining AxFlow RPT will have the necessary resources to expand their business in terms of equipment and technical know-how and by gaining new customers already served by AxFlow.
Mr Enrico Chiggio, the founder and majority owner of RPT comments on the acquisition, “It was a well-thought-out decision and now we’re looking forward to strengthening the service business further together with AxFlow.”
Key strategic benefits of the RPT S.r.l. acquisition
· Complete customer offering (engineering, pumps, mixers, valves and service & repair)
· Strong base in the north-western region of Italy
· Strong technical competence in fluid handling equipment especially for chemical and petrochemical production processes
NOTE FOR EDITORS
AxFlow Italy is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the chemical & petrochemical, food, power generation, environmental, dockside, facilities management and waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1960. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 markets and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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“We have been looking for a suitable and successful service company with a strong local market position in the region for a long time,” says Gabriele Tanzi-Mira, Managing Director of AxFlow Italy, and continues, “Acquiring RPT strengthens AxFlow’s presence in the important North-western region of Italy and enables us to offer our customers – especially in the chemical and petrochemical sector – a high-quality maintenance and refurbishment with short lead times.”
Since the establishment of RPT back in 2002, the company has seen a growing need for their technical services. By joining AxFlow RPT will have the necessary resources to expand their business in terms of equipment and technical know-how and by gaining new customers already served by AxFlow.
Mr Enrico Chiggio, the founder and majority owner of RPT comments on the acquisition, “It was a well-thought-out decision and now we’re looking forward to strengthening the service business further together with AxFlow.”
Key strategic benefits of the RPT S.r.l. acquisition
· Complete customer offering (engineering, pumps, mixers, valves and service & repair)
· Strong base in the north-western region of Italy
· Strong technical competence in fluid handling equipment especially for chemical and petrochemical production processes
NOTE FOR EDITORS
AxFlow Italy is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the chemical & petrochemical, food, power generation, environmental, dockside, facilities management and waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1960. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 markets and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Gabriele Tanzi-Mira, Managing Director AxFlow S.r.l.
+39 02 4848045, gabriele.tanzi.mira@axflow.it
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Axel Johnson International’s Jens S Group acquires the operations of Reva Drivteknik AB
Jens S Group, part of the Power Transmission Solutions business group of Axel Johnson International, has through its subsidiary Jens S. Transmissioner AB acquired the operations of Reva Drivteknik AB, effective June 15th. Reva is a Swedish distributor of industrial clutches and brakes with magnetic technology, serving customers in Sweden and parts of Norway.
“The asset deal with Reva is fully in line with our business group’s strategic objective. Reva’s products are highly complementary to Jens S’ current product portfolio, allowing for an offer of wider, smarter and alternative technical solutions”, says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
Reva is a small distributor of transmission products such as clutches and brakes with magnetic technology. Its product portfolio includes components for operation, control and safety in applications like conveyors, doors, printing machines, valves and medical equipment. The company has built a strong relationship with its main supplier since 1991, German KEB Brinkmann. Up to this point, Reva is operating from Malmö in the southern part of Sweden, but its operations will move into Jens S. Transmissioner in Norrköping. Johan Benzler, Division Manager, Power Transmission Solutions and Managing Director at Jens S. Group, comments on the deal:
“For Jens S, there are considerable opportunities to grow within niche industrial areas like magnet technology and brakes due to the operational synergies we’ve identified in acquiring Reva’s operations”.
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Johan Benzler, Division Manager, Power Transmission Solutions and
Managing Director, Jens S. Group
+46 11 19 80 79, johan.benzler@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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Reva is a small distributor of transmission products such as clutches and brakes with magnetic technology. Its product portfolio includes components for operation, control and safety in applications like conveyors, doors, printing machines, valves and medical equipment. The company has built a strong relationship with its main supplier since 1991, German KEB Brinkmann. Up to this point, Reva is operating from Malmö in the southern part of Sweden, but its operations will move into Jens S. Transmissioner in Norrköping. Johan Benzler, Division Manager, Power Transmission Solutions and Managing Director at Jens S. Group, comments on the deal:
“For Jens S, there are considerable opportunities to grow within niche industrial areas like magnet technology and brakes due to the operational synergies we’ve identified in acquiring Reva’s operations”.
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Johan Benzler, Division Manager, Power Transmission Solutions and
Managing Director, Jens S. Group
+46 11 19 80 79, johan.benzler@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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Axel Johnson International acquires Swedish vehicle component distributor CDS Produkter AB
Axel Johnson International’s business group Transport Solutions strengthens its position in the Nordic market by the acquisition of the Swedish company CDS Produkter AB (CDS), effective June 1st. CDS is a reseller of vehicle components, mainly lights to cars and heavy commercial vehicles.
“The addition of CDS is part of our business group strategy for continued expansion on the growing aftermarket for vehicle lighting. It’s a well-run and profitable company that will make a good addition on its own but will also enable synergies with the other companies in our group,” says Erik Eklöv, Managing Director, Transport Solutions.Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Kungälv, north of Gothenburg, CDS is a reseller of vehicle components, mainly lights to cars and heavy commercial vehicles. CDS has a good company culture and has built up strong long-term relationships with customers and suppliers. The company supplies both private label products, white labeled products and products from well renowned global manufacturers. Their own private label brand” CAD”, launched in 2005, has had a great growth journey and now generates a significant part of the company’s sales and there is potential for further expansion.
“We’re glad to become part of Axel Johnson International, a big industrial group will bring us great stability and strength as well as considerable opportunities for future growth,” says Samuel Carlsson, owner and CEO of CDS.
For further information, please contact:
Erik Eklöv, Managing Director, Transport Solutions
+46 703 20 29 39, erik.eklov@axinter.com
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Group Strategy and M&A
+46 70 844 59 48, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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“We’re glad to become part of Axel Johnson International, a big industrial group will bring us great stability and strength as well as considerable opportunities for future growth,” says Samuel Carlsson, owner and CEO of CDS.
For further information, please contact:
Erik Eklöv, Managing Director, Transport Solutions
+46 703 20 29 39, erik.eklov@axinter.com
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Group Strategy and M&A
+46 70 844 59 48, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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Axel Johnson International enters Hungarian power transmission market
Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions has acquired KTT, effective 31 May. KTT is a leading Hungarian distributor and manufacturer of seals, serving both end-users and international OEM customers.
Founded in 1980, KTT is a leading distributor and manufacturer of sealing technology, offering a wide range of rotating seals, hydraulic seals and o-rings. The head office is located in Sopron in Western Hungary, in close proximity to the Austrian border.
“Entering the Hungarian market by the acquisition of KTT is well in line with our business group strategy for geographical expansion. As a sealing-specialist with a strong product knowledge, KTT is a great addition to our group since we see an interesting growth potential in the sealing technology business,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
As a well-known expert in the sealing industry, KTT has established and maintained a loyal international customer base. For 20 years, the company has been an approved distributor of Freudenberg sealing solutions and its product offering includes radial seals, pneumatic- and hydraulic seals, and o-rings. With a complimentary mix of own production and distribution, KTT can offer a valuable one-stop-shop with expertise and tailored solutions to its customers.
“We’re glad to become part of Axel Johnson International since the company culture and core values are similar to ours. Our knowledge within seals combined with Axel Johnson International’s know-how of the industry gives us strong support for future development and to strengthen our position in the market,” says Gábor Takács, Managing Director of KTT.
János Kubinszky, owner and founder of KTT, comments the acquisition: “Over the last decade, we’ve developed our contact with competitors in Hungary as well as in neighbouring countries in order to complete each other’s abilities. Being part of Axel Johnson International enables us to build up a value-adding approach towards the market with mutual benefits.”
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Group Strategy and M&A
+46 70 844 59 48, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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“Entering the Hungarian market by the acquisition of KTT is well in line with our business group strategy for geographical expansion. As a sealing-specialist with a strong product knowledge, KTT is a great addition to our group since we see an interesting growth potential in the sealing technology business,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
As a well-known expert in the sealing industry, KTT has established and maintained a loyal international customer base. For 20 years, the company has been an approved distributor of Freudenberg sealing solutions and its product offering includes radial seals, pneumatic- and hydraulic seals, and o-rings. With a complimentary mix of own production and distribution, KTT can offer a valuable one-stop-shop with expertise and tailored solutions to its customers.
“We’re glad to become part of Axel Johnson International since the company culture and core values are similar to ours. Our knowledge within seals combined with Axel Johnson International’s know-how of the industry gives us strong support for future development and to strengthen our position in the market,” says Gábor Takács, Managing Director of KTT.
János Kubinszky, owner and founder of KTT, comments the acquisition: “Over the last decade, we’ve developed our contact with competitors in Hungary as well as in neighbouring countries in order to complete each other’s abilities. Being part of Axel Johnson International enables us to build up a value-adding approach towards the market with mutual benefits.”
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Group Strategy and M&A
+46 70 844 59 48, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 150 companies in 30 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Driveline Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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AxFlow’s Brown Brothers Engineers Australia expand their aftermarket offering through the acquisition of INCA Control Pty Ltd
Brown Brothers Engineers Australia, part of the AxFlow Group, has announced its acquisition of INCA Control, a manufacturer of control panels for pumps in agricultural, industrial and commercial settings. With the acquisition of INCA Control, Brown Brothers Engineers will become a full-service provider for water boosting pressure systems in Australia.
INCA Control is a family-owned business with an operational history surpassing 50 years. Located in Glendenning, Sydney, the company is involved in the pumping field supplying control systems for Water Sump Drainage, Water Pressure Systems including VSD (Variable Speed Drives), Water Booster or transfer systems and Fire Pump Controls to AS 2941 for both diesel and electric pumps. All these highly customized systems incorporate level, pressure and all associated control measuring devices.
“INCA Control has been a reliable supplier to Kelair and Brown Brothers Engineers in both New Zealand and Australia for several years. They are very well respected in the market for their technical competence and high-quality products,” says John Inkster, Managing Director of Brown Brothers Engineers Group and continues: “Control panels constitute a critical part of a pump installation. Having them in our portfolio will enable us to grow the aftermarket offering for the many pump installations that we service today.”
Mark Griffith, owner and CEO of INCA Control, is equally as enthusiastic about the acquisition commenting: “We at Inca Control are excited about the next chapter in our history. We are proud to become a part of the AxFlow, Brown Brothers Engineers Group and we look forward to working with and supporting the Group and our current customer base as we grow moving forward.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
Brown Brothers Engineers is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the food and beverage, chemical & petrochemical, ceramics, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, and water & waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 countries and has approximately 1120 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 303 million.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
John Inkster, Managing Director Brown Brothers Engineers
Australia & New Zealand
M: +61 (0)407 858 297, john.inkster@brownbros.com.au
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“INCA Control has been a reliable supplier to Kelair and Brown Brothers Engineers in both New Zealand and Australia for several years. They are very well respected in the market for their technical competence and high-quality products,” says John Inkster, Managing Director of Brown Brothers Engineers Group and continues: “Control panels constitute a critical part of a pump installation. Having them in our portfolio will enable us to grow the aftermarket offering for the many pump installations that we service today.”
Mark Griffith, owner and CEO of INCA Control, is equally as enthusiastic about the acquisition commenting: “We at Inca Control are excited about the next chapter in our history. We are proud to become a part of the AxFlow, Brown Brothers Engineers Group and we look forward to working with and supporting the Group and our current customer base as we grow moving forward.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
Brown Brothers Engineers is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the food and beverage, chemical & petrochemical, ceramics, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, and water & waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 countries and has approximately 1120 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 303 million.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
John Inkster, Managing Director Brown Brothers Engineers
Australia & New Zealand
M: +61 (0)407 858 297, john.inkster@brownbros.com.au
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Axel Johnson International strengthens its presence in the Norwegian power transmission market
Nomo Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, strengthens its position in the Norwegian market by the acquisition of ABRA Kulelagersenteret AS, effective 4 May. ABRA is a leading distributor of premium bearing brands, mainly serving the MRO segment.
“The acquisition of ABRA is well in line with our business group strategy for expanded geographical presence in our existing markets. ABRA is an excellent fit for Nomo Group as we have identified multiple value creation opportunities for the two companies to tap into,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
Established in 1962, ABRA is a Norwegian leading distributor of premium bearing brands. The company is based in the south of Trondheim and serves mainly the Norwegian MRO market, complementing Nomo’s geographical presence in Norway. ABRA has a leading market position and is known as a multi-brand distributor with high availability and service levels. Its offering is primarily focused on rolling bearings along with seals and other related power transmission products.
“The addition of ABRA enables us to strengthen Nomo’s position in the Norwegian market and it is a perfect complement to Rotek, our existing operation in Ålesund. As a MRO focused distributor of premium bearing brands, ABRA is strategically very much aligned with the rest of Nomo Group,” says Mattias Jaginder, CEO of Nomo Group.
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmissions Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Mattias Jaginder, CEO, Nomo Group
+46 705 75 08 07, mattias.jaginder@nomo.se
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Established in 1962, ABRA is a Norwegian leading distributor of premium bearing brands. The company is based in the south of Trondheim and serves mainly the Norwegian MRO market, complementing Nomo’s geographical presence in Norway. ABRA has a leading market position and is known as a multi-brand distributor with high availability and service levels. Its offering is primarily focused on rolling bearings along with seals and other related power transmission products.
“The addition of ABRA enables us to strengthen Nomo’s position in the Norwegian market and it is a perfect complement to Rotek, our existing operation in Ålesund. As a MRO focused distributor of premium bearing brands, ABRA is strategically very much aligned with the rest of Nomo Group,” says Mattias Jaginder, CEO of Nomo Group.
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmissions Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Mattias Jaginder, CEO, Nomo Group
+46 705 75 08 07, mattias.jaginder@nomo.se
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AxFlow Great Britain growths with the acquisition of The Pump Company in West Sussex
AxFlow Ltd. Great Britain has acquired Crawley based distributor of fluid handling equipment The Pump Company Limited - effective January 4[th] . The acquisition will see The Pump Company continuing to operate under its brand.
The Pump Company was formed by former employees of Stork / JP Pumps in 2006, its product portfolio includes well-known brands such as Salvatore Robuschi, Varisco, Cucchi, Albin and Argal. Today, the company serves customers in all major industrial segments, focusing on delivering Solid Answers to Fluid Questions.
“The Pump Company’s team is well respected in the market for their technical competence and excellent customer service,” says Tony Peters, Managing Director of AxFlow Ltd. and continues. “The Crawley location is a perfect fit with AxFlow’s regional strategy. And I’m certain that their experienced team will accelerate our growth.”
The Pump Company will continue to operate under its’ current name and under the leadership of Phil Peters.
Commenting on the acquisition Phil Peters said: “There are clear synergies between The Pump Company and AxFlow that will enable us to quickly take the advantage of much wider product portfolio as well as the access to AxFlow’s strong nationwide pump sales and service organization.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
AxFlow Great Britain is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the chemical & petrochemical, food, power generation, environmental, dockside, facilities management and waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1960. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 markets and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Tony Peters, Managing Director, AxFlow Ltd.,
+44 (0)1753 255627, tony.peters@axflow.co.uk
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“The Pump Company’s team is well respected in the market for their technical competence and excellent customer service,” says Tony Peters, Managing Director of AxFlow Ltd. and continues. “The Crawley location is a perfect fit with AxFlow’s regional strategy. And I’m certain that their experienced team will accelerate our growth.”
The Pump Company will continue to operate under its’ current name and under the leadership of Phil Peters.
Commenting on the acquisition Phil Peters said: “There are clear synergies between The Pump Company and AxFlow that will enable us to quickly take the advantage of much wider product portfolio as well as the access to AxFlow’s strong nationwide pump sales and service organization.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
AxFlow Great Britain is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the chemical & petrochemical, food, power generation, environmental, dockside, facilities management and waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1960. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 markets and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Tony Peters, Managing Director, AxFlow Ltd.,
+44 (0)1753 255627, tony.peters@axflow.co.uk
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AxFlow strengthens product portfolio and service operation in Austria
AxFlow Austria is strengthening its service offering with the acquisition of Tuma Pumpensysteme GmbH, a family-owned pump distribution and service company, specialised in vacuum-, centrifugal- and positive displacement pumps with main customers in engineering, food & beverage, pharma and chemicals.
Since in 1950, Tuma Pumpensysteme has enjoyed a sound growth in the sales, installation, commissioning, customization and repair of predominantly vacuum and centrifugal pumps. Located in Vienna, Tuma Pumpensysteme serves the market from its modern warehouse and workshop equipped with one of Austria’s very few test stations for vacuum pumps.
“The acquisition of Tuma Pumpensysteme rises AxFlow’s profile as a complete pump company and makes us an attractive partner for the Austrian customers, “says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding.
“Tuma’s skilled sales and service engineers bring to us much needed pump service and systems building competences,” says Ing. Andreas Lippitsch, Managing Director, AxFlow GesmbH. “We in turn bring to the table a wide product range in positive displacement pumps and decades of experience in fluid handling applications in food and beverage, pharma, pulp and paper and other processing industries. I’m certain that both Tuma’s and AxFlow’s customers in Austria will enjoy the benefits of our joined forces.”
Welcoming the acquisition, Mr. Robert Mittinger, Managing Director and part-owner of Tuma Pumpensysteme said: “We are excited to become a part of AxFlow. Tuma has a strong reputation and footprint on the Austrian market, and AxFlow will help to strengthen that position.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
AxFlow Austria is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the ceramics, chemical & petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, and water & waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 countries and has approximately 1000 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 300 million.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Andreas Lippitsch, Managing Director AxFlow GesmbH
+43 316/68 35 09-0, andreas.lippitsch@axflow.at
Robert Mittinger, Managing Director Tuma Pumpensysteme GmbH
+43 1914 93 40, Robert.Mittinger@tumapumpen.at
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“The acquisition of Tuma Pumpensysteme rises AxFlow’s profile as a complete pump company and makes us an attractive partner for the Austrian customers, “says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding.
“Tuma’s skilled sales and service engineers bring to us much needed pump service and systems building competences,” says Ing. Andreas Lippitsch, Managing Director, AxFlow GesmbH. “We in turn bring to the table a wide product range in positive displacement pumps and decades of experience in fluid handling applications in food and beverage, pharma, pulp and paper and other processing industries. I’m certain that both Tuma’s and AxFlow’s customers in Austria will enjoy the benefits of our joined forces.”
Welcoming the acquisition, Mr. Robert Mittinger, Managing Director and part-owner of Tuma Pumpensysteme said: “We are excited to become a part of AxFlow. Tuma has a strong reputation and footprint on the Austrian market, and AxFlow will help to strengthen that position.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
AxFlow Austria is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the ceramics, chemical & petrochemical, food, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, and water & waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 countries and has approximately 1000 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 300 million.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Andreas Lippitsch, Managing Director AxFlow GesmbH
+43 316/68 35 09-0, andreas.lippitsch@axflow.at
Robert Mittinger, Managing Director Tuma Pumpensysteme GmbH
+43 1914 93 40, Robert.Mittinger@tumapumpen.at
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AxFlow France expands in service by acquisition of Armor Bobinage
AxFlow France strengthens its service capacity in food and beverage with the acquisition of Armor Bobinage, a 19-person company, based in Saint Brieuc and Dinan, northwest France.
Armor Bobinage is a family owned service and trading company. Starting of as a pure motor repair workshop in 1969, Armor Bobinage has evolved into a specialist in installation, repair and commissioning of pumps and electric motors, predominantly for brands such as Xylem and Leroy-Somer. Majority of their customers are in the food sector – especially in the dairy production.
“The acquisition is in line with AxFlow’s strategy to grow in service and to become one-stop-shop fluid handling experts for the processing industry. More specifically, it complements AxFlow France’s offering to the food and beverage customers with strong product portfolio”, says Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding.
Announcing the acquisition, AxFlow France managing director Guillaume Chanay commented, “In order to be successful in customer service you need to have skilled, experienced service personnel and close proximity to customers’ sites. Armor Bobinage has both. With Armor’s location in the centre of the French dairy district and their decades of experience in pump service and electric motor repair combined with our APV and Waukesha product range and our food systems know how, we will bring AxFlow customer service to the whole new level.”
Mr. Bruno Honore, owner and chairman of Armor Bobinage is equally as enthusiastic about the acquisition commenting: “The synergy of complimentary products resulting from the acquisition and the resources available from AxFlow provide a strong platform for our future growth.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
AxFlow France has been active in the French for more than 30 years and it is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specializes in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the food and beverage, chemical & petrochemical, ceramics, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, and water & waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 countries and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
For more information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO, AxFlow
+46 (0)8 545 476 71, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Guillaume Chanay, MD, AxFlow SAS, France
+33 (0)1 30 68 41 37, g.chanay@axflow.fr
Bruno Honore, owner, Armor Bobinage
+33 (0) 6 0800 13 02, bruno-honore@wanadoo.fr
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“The acquisition is in line with AxFlow’s strategy to grow in service and to become one-stop-shop fluid handling experts for the processing industry. More specifically, it complements AxFlow France’s offering to the food and beverage customers with strong product portfolio”, says Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding.
Announcing the acquisition, AxFlow France managing director Guillaume Chanay commented, “In order to be successful in customer service you need to have skilled, experienced service personnel and close proximity to customers’ sites. Armor Bobinage has both. With Armor’s location in the centre of the French dairy district and their decades of experience in pump service and electric motor repair combined with our APV and Waukesha product range and our food systems know how, we will bring AxFlow customer service to the whole new level.”
Mr. Bruno Honore, owner and chairman of Armor Bobinage is equally as enthusiastic about the acquisition commenting: “The synergy of complimentary products resulting from the acquisition and the resources available from AxFlow provide a strong platform for our future growth.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
AxFlow France has been active in the French for more than 30 years and it is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specializes in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the food and beverage, chemical & petrochemical, ceramics, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, and water & waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 countries and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
For more information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO, AxFlow
+46 (0)8 545 476 71, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Guillaume Chanay, MD, AxFlow SAS, France
+33 (0)1 30 68 41 37, g.chanay@axflow.fr
Bruno Honore, owner, Armor Bobinage
+33 (0) 6 0800 13 02, bruno-honore@wanadoo.fr
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AxFlow’s Brown Brothers Engineers acquire SPX Flow Technology New Zealand Ltd.
AxFlow’s subsidiary Brown Brothers Engineers acquired SPX Flow Technology New Zealand Ltd. – a sales and service organization specialized on well-known products branded APV, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell, Bran+Luebbe, Lightnin and more.
Going forward the New Zealand company will become Brown Brothers Engineers Flow Technology Ltd.
“AxFlow and SPX Flow Technology have been strategic partners for decades in the European market. Together we have developed a very strong position for brands such as Waukesha, APV, Bran+Luebbe, Lightnin and Plenty in food and beverage, chemical and petrochemical industries. This acquisition is in line with AxFlow’s strategy to grow outside Europe, with great potential to expand the SPX Flow products also into industrial segments in New Zealand,” says Ole Weiner, CEO AxFlow Holding AB.
Dominic Hill, the VP Business Development from SPX Flow comments: ”APV New Zealand has a strong foundation in place with more than 60 years of servicing customers in food and beverage markets. We are confident the combination of the SPX Flow portfolio with AxFlow’s existing distribution and service organization will provide a platform for future growth.”
Managing Director of Brown Brothers Engineers Group, John Inkster says: “I’m very excited for this addition to our Group and for the opportunity to see this new acquisition to grow and flourish.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
Brown Brothers Engineers is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the food and beverage, chemical & petrochemical, ceramics, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, and water & waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 countries and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
SPX Flow Technology is US based leading global manufacturer of fluid handling equipment with revenues in excess of $ 1,5 bn, and the largest supplier to the AxFlow Group. SPX Flow Technology assortment includes process pumps, heat exchangers, valves and mixers with brands such as APV, Waukesha, Johnson Pump, Bran+Luebbe and Lightnin and Plenty, used in most processing industries including food, pharmaceuticals, chemical and oil & gas.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
John Inkster, Managing Director Brown Brothers Engineers
Australia & New Zealand
M: +61 (0)407 858 297, john.inkster@brownbros.com.au
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“AxFlow and SPX Flow Technology have been strategic partners for decades in the European market. Together we have developed a very strong position for brands such as Waukesha, APV, Bran+Luebbe, Lightnin and Plenty in food and beverage, chemical and petrochemical industries. This acquisition is in line with AxFlow’s strategy to grow outside Europe, with great potential to expand the SPX Flow products also into industrial segments in New Zealand,” says Ole Weiner, CEO AxFlow Holding AB.
Dominic Hill, the VP Business Development from SPX Flow comments: ”APV New Zealand has a strong foundation in place with more than 60 years of servicing customers in food and beverage markets. We are confident the combination of the SPX Flow portfolio with AxFlow’s existing distribution and service organization will provide a platform for future growth.”
Managing Director of Brown Brothers Engineers Group, John Inkster says: “I’m very excited for this addition to our Group and for the opportunity to see this new acquisition to grow and flourish.”
NOTE FOR EDITORS
Brown Brothers Engineers is a part of the AxFlow Group, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International. The AxFlow Group specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of complete sales engineering services for high-quality fluid-handling equipment. The AxFlow Group serves customers in the food and beverage, chemical & petrochemical, ceramics, pharmaceutical, pulp & paper, and water & waste water industries with equipment from world-leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 32 countries and has approximately 1100 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 320 million.
SPX Flow Technology is US based leading global manufacturer of fluid handling equipment with revenues in excess of $ 1,5 bn, and the largest supplier to the AxFlow Group. SPX Flow Technology assortment includes process pumps, heat exchangers, valves and mixers with brands such as APV, Waukesha, Johnson Pump, Bran+Luebbe and Lightnin and Plenty, used in most processing industries including food, pharmaceuticals, chemical and oil & gas.
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
John Inkster, Managing Director Brown Brothers Engineers
Australia & New Zealand
M: +61 (0)407 858 297, john.inkster@brownbros.com.au
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Axel Johnson International expands within industrial automation through the acquisition of Caldan Conveyor A/S
Axel Johnson International has entered into an agreement to acquire the majority of the shares in Caldan Conveyor A/S. As a niche supplier within industrial automation, Caldan has a leading position in the European market, 130 employees and a long history of profitable growth.
Headquartered outside Aarhus, Denmark, Caldan is an industrial automation company designing, manufacturing, installing and commissioning overhead and floor conveyors for the surface treatment industry. The company was originally founded in 1963 and delivers systems to customers across the world in a variety of industries.
Shaped into its current form in 1994 by the two brothers Niels and Jens Calundan, Caldan has grown significantly and is today one of the market leaders in its niche in Europe and a strong player in the Asian and North American markets. The acquisition of Caldan is well aligned with Axel Johnson International’s long-term strategy to provide complete technical solutions for a variety of industrial customers. Caldan will become an integral part of Axel Johnson International’s recently formed industrial automation segment and part of the business group Industrial Solutions.
“The acquisition of Caldan is an exciting opportunity to expand our position within industrial automation” says Martin Malmvik, CEO of Axel Johnson International. “With Caldan, we acquire a majority stake in a business with a really strong market position, and we are eager to start working with the management team to support them on their growth journey.”
“Becoming part of Axel Johnson International will create many new opportunities for Caldan’s customers, business partners and employees, and we look forward to continuing to lead the company” say the two CEOs Jens and Niels Calundan. “Being part of a big industrial group enables us to further expand Caldan’s global footprint and together we will work to continuously serve our customers with the best technical solutions. We take pride in announcing that this next strategic step for Caldan is made on the back of continued success and profitable growth.”
Caldan will continue to operate under its current brand name as part of Axel Johnson International’s Industrial Solutions business group. The current owners will remain involved and retain a minority ownership position, thereby aligning owner incentives while creating a strong sense of partnership between the two parties. The transaction is subject to clearance by relevant, local competition authorities.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Martin Malmvik, CEO & President, Axel Johnson International
+46 (0)8 453 77 51, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
Jens Calundan, co-CEO, Caldan Conveyor A/S
+45 21 48 64 76, jc@caldan.dk
Niels Calundan, co-CEO, Caldan Conveyor A/S
+45 21 48 64 77, nc@caldan.dk
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Shaped into its current form in 1994 by the two brothers Niels and Jens Calundan, Caldan has grown significantly and is today one of the market leaders in its niche in Europe and a strong player in the Asian and North American markets. The acquisition of Caldan is well aligned with Axel Johnson International’s long-term strategy to provide complete technical solutions for a variety of industrial customers. Caldan will become an integral part of Axel Johnson International’s recently formed industrial automation segment and part of the business group Industrial Solutions.
“The acquisition of Caldan is an exciting opportunity to expand our position within industrial automation” says Martin Malmvik, CEO of Axel Johnson International. “With Caldan, we acquire a majority stake in a business with a really strong market position, and we are eager to start working with the management team to support them on their growth journey.”
“Becoming part of Axel Johnson International will create many new opportunities for Caldan’s customers, business partners and employees, and we look forward to continuing to lead the company” say the two CEOs Jens and Niels Calundan. “Being part of a big industrial group enables us to further expand Caldan’s global footprint and together we will work to continuously serve our customers with the best technical solutions. We take pride in announcing that this next strategic step for Caldan is made on the back of continued success and profitable growth.”
Caldan will continue to operate under its current brand name as part of Axel Johnson International’s Industrial Solutions business group. The current owners will remain involved and retain a minority ownership position, thereby aligning owner incentives while creating a strong sense of partnership between the two parties. The transaction is subject to clearance by relevant, local competition authorities.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Martin Malmvik, CEO & President, Axel Johnson International
+46 (0)8 453 77 51, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
Jens Calundan, co-CEO, Caldan Conveyor A/S
+45 21 48 64 76, jc@caldan.dk
Niels Calundan, co-CEO, Caldan Conveyor A/S
+45 21 48 64 77, nc@caldan.dk
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Axel Johnson International appoints new Managing Director for its China operation
Ms Livvy Chen has been appointed Managing Director of Axel Johnson International’s sourcing and sustainability office in Ningbo, China and will assume the position September 1[st], 2020. Livvy has long experience of similar positions in well-known international companies.
Livvy has over 20 years of experience in various positions within purchasing, quality improvement and product management in well-known international companies such as Grainger, Autoliv and Lego. Most recently, she held the position as Head of Procurement at global service company Bertelsmann Arvato in China. Livvy will report directly to Martin Malmvik, CEO and President of Axel Johnson International, Managing Director of Industrial Solutions.
“We are very happy that Livvy is joining Axel Johnson International. She will have a key role in the development of our sourcing and sustainability office in China” says Martin Malmvik.
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“We are very happy that Livvy is joining Axel Johnson International. She will have a key role in the development of our sourcing and sustainability office in China” says Martin Malmvik.
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Axel Johnson International appoints Malin Ripa as new Head of Sustainability
Malin Ripa has been appointed new Head of Sustainability of Axel Johnson International and will assume the position June 15, 2020. Malin has extensive experience from various positions within CSR and sustainability, most recently as Director of Sustainability driven business development at Volvo Construction Equipment. Malin will be a part of Axel Johnson International’s Management Team.
For more than 16 years, Malin has led the CSR and Sustainability journey for Volvo Group in several positions. She has a broad experience from working with environmental, social and human rights issues as well as business ethics. Most recently, she comes from a position as Director of Sustainability driven business development in one of the business areas within Volvo Group. Previously, she held the position as Senior Vice President CSR Management for Volvo Group Headquarters.
“I am very pleased that Malin has accepted to join Axel Johnson International to strengthen and support our development within sustainability as it is a fundamental part of our business strategy” says Martin Malmvik, CEO of Axel Johnson International.
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“I am very pleased that Malin has accepted to join Axel Johnson International to strengthen and support our development within sustainability as it is a fundamental part of our business strategy” says Martin Malmvik, CEO of Axel Johnson International.
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New Regional Director in Lifting Solutions Group (LSG)
Philip Bruls is appointed as new Regional Director for regions North Sea and South Europe in the Axel Johnson International business group Lifting Solutions. He will be starting his new position on June 1[st] and will also be a member of the LSG Management Team.
Philip has worked in the Lifting industry for many years in the field of manipulators, cranes and crane service and successfully continued his entrepreneurial career as owner of other businesses since that. Lately he has been MD for our company in Germany, Certex Lifting & Services GmbH. Philip will be based in Düsseldorf although living across the border in his native Netherlands.
We are very happy to have Philip onboard and look forward to his contribution to the development of our business in the regions under his management and in the LSG Management Team.
Ralf Wiberg
Managing Director
Lifting Solutions
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Philip has worked in the Lifting industry for many years in the field of manipulators, cranes and crane service and successfully continued his entrepreneurial career as owner of other businesses since that. Lately he has been MD for our company in Germany, Certex Lifting & Services GmbH. Philip will be based in Düsseldorf although living across the border in his native Netherlands.
We are very happy to have Philip onboard and look forward to his contribution to the development of our business in the regions under his management and in the LSG Management Team.
Ralf Wiberg
Managing Director
Lifting Solutions
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Axel Johnson International extends electric and hybrid-electric offering in Driveline Solutions
Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions strengthens its position in the driveline market via its investment in Elforest AB, effective 31 March 2020. Elforest is a technical consultant, focused on electric and hybrid-electric driveline systems for mobile off-highway segment, serving a number of recognised OEMs in the Nordic market.
“The investment in Elforest is well in line with the business group strategy, to grow our experience and capability in the field of sustainable driveline technologies. Elforest is a valuable addition to the Driveline Solutions business group with their long-standing technical expertise and knowhow in hybrid-electric and electrical driveline systems” says Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions.
Founded in 2006, Elforest is a technical consultant focused on condition monitoring, battery technology as well as electric and hybrid electric driveline systems for the mobile off-highway segment. The company is located in Örnsköldsvik in the northern parts of Sweden and serves a number of well-known Nordic off-highway vehicle OEMs. Elforest’s strength lies in its ability to perform cost effective electric and hybrid-electric prototype development, covering the complete development cycle from initial specifications to field testing and performance optimization. It also has a set of proprietary products in condition monitoring, steering solutions and battery management, all with own software IP.
“We are glad to be a part of Driveline Solutions and Axel Johnson International. Being a part of a big industry group will strengthen our position in the driveline market and provide new opportunities for further growth” says Gabriel Söderholm, Managing Director of Elforest.
For further information, please contact:
Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions
+46 (0)70 652 65 20, jan.brattberg@axinter.com
Gabriel Söderholm, Managing Director, Elforest AB
+46 (0)73 046 65 10, gabriel.soderholm@elforest.se
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Founded in 2006, Elforest is a technical consultant focused on condition monitoring, battery technology as well as electric and hybrid electric driveline systems for the mobile off-highway segment. The company is located in Örnsköldsvik in the northern parts of Sweden and serves a number of well-known Nordic off-highway vehicle OEMs. Elforest’s strength lies in its ability to perform cost effective electric and hybrid-electric prototype development, covering the complete development cycle from initial specifications to field testing and performance optimization. It also has a set of proprietary products in condition monitoring, steering solutions and battery management, all with own software IP.
“We are glad to be a part of Driveline Solutions and Axel Johnson International. Being a part of a big industry group will strengthen our position in the driveline market and provide new opportunities for further growth” says Gabriel Söderholm, Managing Director of Elforest.
For further information, please contact:
Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions
+46 (0)70 652 65 20, jan.brattberg@axinter.com
Gabriel Söderholm, Managing Director, Elforest AB
+46 (0)73 046 65 10, gabriel.soderholm@elforest.se
Amanda Åman
Marketing & Communications Manager - Power Transmission Solutions
amanda.aman@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 120 companies in 28 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions, Transport Solutions and Driveline Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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Axel Johnson International grows offering in power transmission solutions in Denmark
Jens S Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, has through its subsidiary Jens S. Transmissioner A/S signed an agreement to acquire Hoyer Transmissions. The acquisition is expected to close sometime in March, 2020. Hoyer Transmissions is a leading Danish distributor of mechanical transmission products.
“The acquisition of Hoyer Transmissions is well in line with our business group strategy for expanded geographical presence as well as an excellent fit and add-on to Jens S current business” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
Founded in 1974, Hoyer Transmissions is a well-established provider of mechanical transmission products with its main business and offices located in Hadsten, Jutland. The company mainly serves the Scandinavian and German markets. As a leading Danish distributor, Hoyer Transmissions has a well-known supplier base and offers a wide product portfolio. Hoyer Transmissions will be divested from Hoyer Group and become part of Jens S Group.
”The addition of Hoyer Transmissions to Jens S. Transmissioner in Denmark is an important step in consolidating the Danish market. It enables a synergistic approach for both companies and offers existing and potential customers a greater range of products and increased local presence” says Johan Benzler, Division Manager, Power Transmission Solutions and Managing Director at Jens S. Group.
Welcoming the acquisition, Peder Mørch, Business Unit Director of Hoyer Transmissions said: ”I’m keen to be a part of this next step for Hoyer Transmissions and together with Jens S. we now have an even stronger position in the transmissions market”.
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Johan Benzler, Division Manager, Power Transmission Solutions and Managing Director, Jens S. Group
+46 11 19 80 79, johan.benzler@axinter.com
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Founded in 1974, Hoyer Transmissions is a well-established provider of mechanical transmission products with its main business and offices located in Hadsten, Jutland. The company mainly serves the Scandinavian and German markets. As a leading Danish distributor, Hoyer Transmissions has a well-known supplier base and offers a wide product portfolio. Hoyer Transmissions will be divested from Hoyer Group and become part of Jens S Group.
”The addition of Hoyer Transmissions to Jens S. Transmissioner in Denmark is an important step in consolidating the Danish market. It enables a synergistic approach for both companies and offers existing and potential customers a greater range of products and increased local presence” says Johan Benzler, Division Manager, Power Transmission Solutions and Managing Director at Jens S. Group.
Welcoming the acquisition, Peder Mørch, Business Unit Director of Hoyer Transmissions said: ”I’m keen to be a part of this next step for Hoyer Transmissions and together with Jens S. we now have an even stronger position in the transmissions market”.
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Johan Benzler, Division Manager, Power Transmission Solutions and Managing Director, Jens S. Group
+46 11 19 80 79, johan.benzler@axinter.com
Amanda Åman
Marketing & Communications Manager - Power Transmission Solutions
amanda.aman@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 120 companies in 28 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions, Transport Solutions and Driveline Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson.
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Axel Johnson International strengthens power transmission solutions offering in the Czech Republic
Arkov, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, strengthens its position in the Czech Republic market by the acquisition of TPB spol. s r.o., effective 27 February 2020. TPB is a local distributor of bearings and other power transmission products and is specialised in the bearing aftermarket.
“The acquisition of TPB is in line with our business group strategy of growing geographical presence in our existing markets. TPB is an ideal add-on to Arkov as there are considerable synergies between both companies” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
Founded in 1993, TPB is a Czech local authorized SKF distributor of bearings, seals, couplings and linear products, specialized in the bearing aftermarket for customers in a broad range of industries. The company has its headquarters in Mladá Boleslav and a second branch in Česká Lípa, both located in the northern region of Czech Republic. As a provider of several premium product brands, the company has been a distributor for Škoda-Auto for the last 25 years.
“By joining forces with TPB, we will strengthen our offering and market position as well as expand our geographical coverage in the Czech Republic. TPB’s product assortment is highly complementary to ours which will expand our product offering in the local market” says Jiří Urban, Managing Director of Arkov.
Tomáš Kadeřábek Jr., newly appointed director of TPB, comments the acquisition:
“We look forward to become a part of ARKOV and Axel Johnson International. Being a part of a big industry group enables us to strengthen our market position and lead our company into the future.”
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Jiři Urban, Managing Director, Arkov
+420 602 791 261 jiri.urban@arkov.cz
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Founded in 1993, TPB is a Czech local authorized SKF distributor of bearings, seals, couplings and linear products, specialized in the bearing aftermarket for customers in a broad range of industries. The company has its headquarters in Mladá Boleslav and a second branch in Česká Lípa, both located in the northern region of Czech Republic. As a provider of several premium product brands, the company has been a distributor for Škoda-Auto for the last 25 years.
“By joining forces with TPB, we will strengthen our offering and market position as well as expand our geographical coverage in the Czech Republic. TPB’s product assortment is highly complementary to ours which will expand our product offering in the local market” says Jiří Urban, Managing Director of Arkov.
Tomáš Kadeřábek Jr., newly appointed director of TPB, comments the acquisition:
“We look forward to become a part of ARKOV and Axel Johnson International. Being a part of a big industry group enables us to strengthen our market position and lead our company into the future.”
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Jiři Urban, Managing Director, Arkov
+420 602 791 261 jiri.urban@arkov.cz
Amanda Åman
Marketing & Communications Manager - Power Transmission Solutions
amanda.aman@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a global industrial group of more than 120 companies in 28 countries. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in six business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions, Transport Solutions and Driveline Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International extends its offering in power transmission solutions in Slovenia
Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions has acquired Bell d.o.o., effective 19 December 2019. Bell is a leading Slovenian provider of power transmission products and services since more than 30 years.
“Entering the Slovenian market by the acquisition of Bell is well in line with our business group strategy for expanded geographical presence and further strengthened market offering in services and technical expertise. The Slovenian market offers many structural advantages for the power transmission industry, which caters for good long-term growth prospects”, says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
Founded in 1989, Bell is a well-positioned multi-brand distributor of bearings and other power transmission products in the Slovene market. Located in Miklavž na Dravskem polju, close to Maribor in north-eastern Slovenia, Bell is able to serve the whole of Slovenia but also its neighbouring countries such as Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia. During the last 30 years, the company has built up long-standing strong relationships with both customers and suppliers in its markets thanks to its technically skilled and experienced workforce. The company represents premium product brands and has a smaller service and repair offering of industrial applications.
“We are happy to become part of Axel Johnson International since the company culture and core values are similar to ours. Bell’s core business fits right in with that of the Power Transmission Solutions business group which will enable Bell to grow and find new ways forward,” says Lidija Lepej, Managing Director of Bell.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Group Strategy and M&A
+46 70 844 59 48, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
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Founded in 1989, Bell is a well-positioned multi-brand distributor of bearings and other power transmission products in the Slovene market. Located in Miklavž na Dravskem polju, close to Maribor in north-eastern Slovenia, Bell is able to serve the whole of Slovenia but also its neighbouring countries such as Austria, Italy, Hungary and Croatia. During the last 30 years, the company has built up long-standing strong relationships with both customers and suppliers in its markets thanks to its technically skilled and experienced workforce. The company represents premium product brands and has a smaller service and repair offering of industrial applications.
“We are happy to become part of Axel Johnson International since the company culture and core values are similar to ours. Bell’s core business fits right in with that of the Power Transmission Solutions business group which will enable Bell to grow and find new ways forward,” says Lidija Lepej, Managing Director of Bell.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Group Strategy and M&A
+46 70 844 59 48, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Ida Borgström
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International forms sixth business group
Axel Johnson International forms its sixth business group Driveline Solutions, effective as of 1 January 2020. The new business group will focus on the driveline market and gathers companies providing drivetrain solutions for mobile-off highway, marine and industrial applications.
“The driveline solutions platform within Industrial Solutions has grown rapidly over the last years and is now ready to become a business group of its own,” says Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International. “This is in line with our strategy to build and create business groups in niche markets to make sure our companies can develop successfully through continuous organic and acquired growth.”
Business group Driveline Solutions will consist of companies within the driveline market focused on mobile off-highway, marine and industrial applications, among them the Trans-Auto Group, IOW Group and Marindus Group. Jan Brattberg has been appointed Managing Director of the Driveline Solutions business group, and he will stay on in his current position as CEO of Trans-Auto Group.
“Becoming a business group of our own makes it possible for us to increase our efforts in developing our existing businesses and look for new growth opportunities within our market,” says Jan Brattberg.
The Industrial Solutions business group will remain with its companies in industrial automation and heavy industry applications. Industrial Solutions will continue to be the business group that develops and grows new platforms, eventually creating new business groups.
For more information, please contact:
Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International,
+46 8 453 77 14, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions,
+46 8 554 24 024, jan.brattberg@transauto.se
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Business group Driveline Solutions will consist of companies within the driveline market focused on mobile off-highway, marine and industrial applications, among them the Trans-Auto Group, IOW Group and Marindus Group. Jan Brattberg has been appointed Managing Director of the Driveline Solutions business group, and he will stay on in his current position as CEO of Trans-Auto Group.
“Becoming a business group of our own makes it possible for us to increase our efforts in developing our existing businesses and look for new growth opportunities within our market,” says Jan Brattberg.
The Industrial Solutions business group will remain with its companies in industrial automation and heavy industry applications. Industrial Solutions will continue to be the business group that develops and grows new platforms, eventually creating new business groups.
For more information, please contact:
Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International,
+46 8 453 77 14, martin.malmvik@axinter.com
Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions,
+46 8 554 24 024, jan.brattberg@transauto.se
Ida Borgström Head of Communicationsida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. We are part of the Swedish family-owned corporate group Axel Johnson. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International grows offering in fluid handling solutions in Denmark
Axel Johnson International’s Fluid Handling Solutions business group, AxFlow, has acquired Trio Trykluft A/S, effective 2 October 2019. Trio Trykluft is a Danish provider of equipment for compressed air and generators for nitrogen combined with a considerable service capacity.
“The acquisition of Trio Trykluft is in line with AxFlow’s growth strategy to improve service to our customers in all markets where we operate”, says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding.
Founded in 1995, Trio Trykluft A/S is headquartered in Slangerup about 30 km northwest of Copenhagen. Trio Trykluft specialises in the supply of compressed air equipment, generators for nitrogen all of which are supported by a nationwide service, maintenance, installation and design consultancy facilities. By providing both products and design consultancy services, Trio Trykluft enables users of compressed air system and gas generators to access a single source for all their requirements. The company has also strong niche position in the fast-growing nitrogen generation market. Trio Trykluft complements AxFlow Denmark’s strong offering of pumps, filters, UV systems, compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers and mixers.
“This acquisition strengthens AxFlow’s service offering in Denmark, which is in line with our overall growth strategy. Acquiring Trio Trykluft will considerably complement and strengthen AxFlow Denmark’s compressor and service activity and make it an even better fit, giving customers a comprehensive service”, says Søren Weihrauch, Managing Director, AxFlow A/S.
Welcoming the acquisition, Claus Schjellerup, Managing Director and owner of Trio Trykluft said: “This is a very exiting business case and I’m looking forward to developing the business further together with AxFlow.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
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Founded in 1995, Trio Trykluft A/S is headquartered in Slangerup about 30 km northwest of Copenhagen. Trio Trykluft specialises in the supply of compressed air equipment, generators for nitrogen all of which are supported by a nationwide service, maintenance, installation and design consultancy facilities. By providing both products and design consultancy services, Trio Trykluft enables users of compressed air system and gas generators to access a single source for all their requirements. The company has also strong niche position in the fast-growing nitrogen generation market. Trio Trykluft complements AxFlow Denmark’s strong offering of pumps, filters, UV systems, compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers and mixers.
“This acquisition strengthens AxFlow’s service offering in Denmark, which is in line with our overall growth strategy. Acquiring Trio Trykluft will considerably complement and strengthen AxFlow Denmark’s compressor and service activity and make it an even better fit, giving customers a comprehensive service”, says Søren Weihrauch, Managing Director, AxFlow A/S.
Welcoming the acquisition, Claus Schjellerup, Managing Director and owner of Trio Trykluft said: “This is a very exiting business case and I’m looking forward to developing the business further together with AxFlow.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Ida Borgström
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International extends service offering within transmission solutions in Denmark
Jens S. Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, has through its subsidiary Jens S. Transmissioner A/S acquired KALTECH Gearservice ApS, effective 1 October 2019. KALTECH is a Danish provider of high value-added repair and maintenance services of gearboxes, couplings, breaks and cardan shafts used in various industrial settings.
“The acquisition of KALTECH is well in line with our business group strategy for expanded geographical presence and further strengthened market offering in services and technical expertise”, says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
Founded in 1998, KALTECH Gearservice ApS is a Danish provider of high value-added repair and maintenance services of gearboxes, couplings, breaks and cardan shafts used in various industrial settings. The company has a particularly strong presence in the greater Copenhagen area and serves many of the regional blue-chip customers. KALTECH’s offering includes both onsite systematic maintenance and repair services along with inhouse heavy-duty milling and turning machinery capacity.
“The addition of KALTECH to Jens S. Transmissioner in Denmark is strategically a very good complement to the entire Jens S. Group, with its highly skilled workforce and comprehensive repair and maintenance service offering. It also fits well into our strategy in becoming a more holistic provider of technical solutions”, says Johan Benzler, Managing Director, Jens S. Group.
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmissions Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Johan Benzler, Managing Director, Jens S. Group
+46 11 19 80 79, johan.benzler@axinter.com
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Founded in 1998, KALTECH Gearservice ApS is a Danish provider of high value-added repair and maintenance services of gearboxes, couplings, breaks and cardan shafts used in various industrial settings. The company has a particularly strong presence in the greater Copenhagen area and serves many of the regional blue-chip customers. KALTECH’s offering includes both onsite systematic maintenance and repair services along with inhouse heavy-duty milling and turning machinery capacity.
“The addition of KALTECH to Jens S. Transmissioner in Denmark is strategically a very good complement to the entire Jens S. Group, with its highly skilled workforce and comprehensive repair and maintenance service offering. It also fits well into our strategy in becoming a more holistic provider of technical solutions”, says Johan Benzler, Managing Director, Jens S. Group.
For further information, please contact:
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmissions Solutions
+46 706 67 24 68, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Johan Benzler, Managing Director, Jens S. Group
+46 11 19 80 79, johan.benzler@axinter.com
Ida Borgström
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International expands offering in the Irish valves market
AxFlow Ireland, part of AxFlow, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group of Axel Johnson International, has acquired Irish Pump & Valves Ltd (IPV), effective 16 July. IPV is a major Irish supplier of valves, actuators, pumps and ancillary equipment with service capabilities, serving the wastewater, power generation and process industries.
“This acquisition will enable AxFlow Ireland to enter the valve market in the wastewater sector. The strategy of adding valves to our product portfolio has already realised benefits in the food sector with the introduction of SPX products. This is a big opportunity for us to grow valve sales in sectors which AxFlow Ireland has never explored,” says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding.
Established in 1998, Irish Pumps & Valves is based in Carlow, where it holds an extensive stock range of gate, non-return, ball and butterfly valves. In addition, its portfolio also includes pneumatic and electric actuators, flanges, fittings, gaskets and fixings. The company offers full assembly and test facilities at its County Carlow Premises, together with an onsite customer service backup. AxFlow Ireland has a long and well-established presence in these industries through its pump distribution and service facilities, and by adding valves to its portfolio it will be able to offer pump and valve packages for large scale projects.
“Irish Pumps & Valves is an established business in the Irish market, and they are strong in the water and wastewater, which complements AxFlow’s sales of PD pumps in this sector. IPV has a good geographical location outside Dublin, so this will provide AxFlow with the opportunity to grow another service facility for its pumps business, as well as developing service and testing for valves,” says Stuart Flood, Managing Director of AxFlow Ireland.
Helen Murray, owner of Irish Pumps & Valves, comments: “There are considerable synergies between both companies and together we can expand into industry sectors where previously we were under-represented.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Stuart Flood, Managing Director, AxFlow Limited,
+ 35 31 8853326, stuart.flood@axflow.ie
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Established in 1998, Irish Pumps & Valves is based in Carlow, where it holds an extensive stock range of gate, non-return, ball and butterfly valves. In addition, its portfolio also includes pneumatic and electric actuators, flanges, fittings, gaskets and fixings. The company offers full assembly and test facilities at its County Carlow Premises, together with an onsite customer service backup. AxFlow Ireland has a long and well-established presence in these industries through its pump distribution and service facilities, and by adding valves to its portfolio it will be able to offer pump and valve packages for large scale projects.
“Irish Pumps & Valves is an established business in the Irish market, and they are strong in the water and wastewater, which complements AxFlow’s sales of PD pumps in this sector. IPV has a good geographical location outside Dublin, so this will provide AxFlow with the opportunity to grow another service facility for its pumps business, as well as developing service and testing for valves,” says Stuart Flood, Managing Director of AxFlow Ireland.
Helen Murray, owner of Irish Pumps & Valves, comments: “There are considerable synergies between both companies and together we can expand into industry sectors where previously we were under-represented.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Stuart Flood, Managing Director, AxFlow Limited,
+ 35 31 8853326, stuart.flood@axflow.ie
Ida Borgström Head of Communicationsida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International grows fluid handling solutions offering in Ireland and UK
Axel Johnson International’s Fluid Handling Solutions business group, AxFlow, has acquired Induchem Group Ltd, effective 12 July. Induchem is an Irish and UK specialist provider of fluid handling solutions and related service capacity.
“The acquisition of Induchem is in line with AxFlow Group’s strategy of adding valves to our existing positive displacement pump portfolio, extending service support and growing geographical presence in our existing markets,” says Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding.
Founded in 1982, the Induchem Group is a specialist provider of fluid handling solutions, predominately based on valves, piping solutions, pneumatics, high purity products and pumps combined with extensive service capacity. Today, Induchem serves a wide range of market segments, with most customers present in pharma, power generation, chemicals, petrochemical, design and engineering. Headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the Induchem Group has operations in Ireland and the UK, which complements AxFlow’s existing business in both countries with regard to market industry segments, regional presence, service offering and product offering.
“Becoming part of the AxFlow Group will provide Induchem with the opportunity to continue to grow and scale our successful business model,” says David Carroll, Managing Director of Induchem. “This includes significant opportunities with our existing supply chain and introductions to new suppliers, while expanding the fluid handling offering in both Ireland and the UK through cooperation with AxFlow companies.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
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Founded in 1982, the Induchem Group is a specialist provider of fluid handling solutions, predominately based on valves, piping solutions, pneumatics, high purity products and pumps combined with extensive service capacity. Today, Induchem serves a wide range of market segments, with most customers present in pharma, power generation, chemicals, petrochemical, design and engineering. Headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the Induchem Group has operations in Ireland and the UK, which complements AxFlow’s existing business in both countries with regard to market industry segments, regional presence, service offering and product offering.
“Becoming part of the AxFlow Group will provide Induchem with the opportunity to continue to grow and scale our successful business model,” says David Carroll, Managing Director of Induchem. “This includes significant opportunities with our existing supply chain and introductions to new suppliers, while expanding the fluid handling offering in both Ireland and the UK through cooperation with AxFlow companies.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Ida Borgström Head of Communicationsida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International strengthens fluid handling solutions offering in Italy
Axel Johnson International’s Fluid Handling Solutions business group, AxFlow, has acquired Generalcontrol, effective 19 June. Generalcontrol is a recognised pump distributor in the Italian market mainly serving the process and sanitary industry.
“The acquisition of Generalcontrol is well in line with AxFlow Group’s strategy for growth based on distributing international premium brands and value-added selling through competence and local in-depth customer knowledge,” says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding.
Generalcontrol was founded in 1967 and is a well-recognised pump distributor in Italy. Based in Milan, the company distributes positive displacement pumps, air motors, peristaltic pumps, laboratory equipment and process instrumentation to the Italian process industry. A large part of its customers is found in the sanitary, chemical, ceramics and automotive sectors. Additionally, the company offers complete in-house assembly of some products under own brand. Generalcontrol’s product offering is a great complement to AxFlow’s offering in Italy.
“Generalcontrol is a highly strategic acquisition for AxFlow Italy. It has a highly skilled workforce and excellent facilities that have enabled it to establish an excellent reputation throughout the country. Its customer base will now be able to benefit from access to our portfolio of PD pumps and at the same time, we will be able to expand into markets where until now AxFlow has had limited exposure,” says Gabriele Tanzi-Mira, Managing Director, AxFlow Italy.
Daniela Biagini, Managing Director at Generalcontrol, comments the acquisition: “We are very excited to become part of AxFlow Group. We strongly believe that this will provide continuity to Generalcontrol’s business and we see many benefits for both sales organisations.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Gabriele Tanzi-Mira, Managing Director, AxFlow Italy
+39 02 4848045, gabriele.tanzimira@axflow.it
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Generalcontrol was founded in 1967 and is a well-recognised pump distributor in Italy. Based in Milan, the company distributes positive displacement pumps, air motors, peristaltic pumps, laboratory equipment and process instrumentation to the Italian process industry. A large part of its customers is found in the sanitary, chemical, ceramics and automotive sectors. Additionally, the company offers complete in-house assembly of some products under own brand. Generalcontrol’s product offering is a great complement to AxFlow’s offering in Italy.
“Generalcontrol is a highly strategic acquisition for AxFlow Italy. It has a highly skilled workforce and excellent facilities that have enabled it to establish an excellent reputation throughout the country. Its customer base will now be able to benefit from access to our portfolio of PD pumps and at the same time, we will be able to expand into markets where until now AxFlow has had limited exposure,” says Gabriele Tanzi-Mira, Managing Director, AxFlow Italy.
Daniela Biagini, Managing Director at Generalcontrol, comments the acquisition: “We are very excited to become part of AxFlow Group. We strongly believe that this will provide continuity to Generalcontrol’s business and we see many benefits for both sales organisations.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Gabriele Tanzi-Mira, Managing Director, AxFlow Italy
+39 02 4848045, gabriele.tanzimira@axflow.it
Ida Borgström Head of Communicationsida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International strengthens offering in the Finnish mechanical power transmission market
Nomo, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, strengthens its offering in the Finnish market by the acquisition of JokiLaakeri, effective 14 June.
“The addition of JokiLaakeri is part of our long-term strategy for geographical expansion and stronger market offering in power transmissions and related services in the Nordics and the rest of Europe,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.
Founded in 1991, JokiLaakeri is a highly regarded multi-brand bearing distributor in the Finnish market with a comprehensive product portfolio, high level of technical expertise and extensive service offering. The company has around 25 employees with annual sales of approx. EUR 18 million. JokiLaakeri has a leading market position in Tampere, the key industrial region in Finland, with branches in Lahti, Vaasa and Oulu, complementing Nomo’s geographical presence in the Finnish market.
“The acquisition of JokiLaakeri is fully in line with our strategic objective to take the leading position as technical solution provider within the fields of bearings, power transmissions, seals and related services in the Nordic market. JokiLaakeri becoming a part of Nomo is a great fit in terms of employees, products and geography,” says Mattias Jaginder, CEO of Nomo Group.
“Being part of and Nomo and Axel Johnson International will allow us to improve our business and strengthen our offering in Finland. I am convinced that Nomo is the best possible owner for JokiLaakeri’s employees, customers and suppliers,” says Jori Paatsjoki, CEO of JokiLaakeri.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director Power Transmission Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 25, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
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Founded in 1991, JokiLaakeri is a highly regarded multi-brand bearing distributor in the Finnish market with a comprehensive product portfolio, high level of technical expertise and extensive service offering. The company has around 25 employees with annual sales of approx. EUR 18 million. JokiLaakeri has a leading market position in Tampere, the key industrial region in Finland, with branches in Lahti, Vaasa and Oulu, complementing Nomo’s geographical presence in the Finnish market.
“The acquisition of JokiLaakeri is fully in line with our strategic objective to take the leading position as technical solution provider within the fields of bearings, power transmissions, seals and related services in the Nordic market. JokiLaakeri becoming a part of Nomo is a great fit in terms of employees, products and geography,” says Mattias Jaginder, CEO of Nomo Group.
“Being part of and Nomo and Axel Johnson International will allow us to improve our business and strengthen our offering in Finland. I am convinced that Nomo is the best possible owner for JokiLaakeri’s employees, customers and suppliers,” says Jori Paatsjoki, CEO of JokiLaakeri.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director Power Transmission Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 25, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Ida Borgström
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International expands offering in dock and loading equipment in France
Forankra France, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Transport Solutions, has acquired Altec France, effective 24 May. Altec France is a provider of dedicated professional technical solutions in docking equipment, with a leading position in ramps.
“The acquisition of Altec France is well in line with our strategy for geographical expansion and increased service offering in the docking equipment and ramp market,” says Erik Eklöv, Managing Director, Transport Solutions.
Founded in 1993, Altec France is a highly regarded company situated in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte d'Or, in Eastern France. It offers dedicated professional technical solutions in docking equipment to distributors, bodybuilders and end-users. Altec France has a leading position in the French ramp market and is a good complement to Forankra France, which has long experience in selling dock equipment.
“We look forward to joining forces with Altec France and we see many possibilities for cooperation when it comes to employees, products and technical expertise,” says Philippe Plossu, Managing Director, Forankra France. “With the addition of Altec France, we will be able to strengthen our presence in the French market and offer existing and potential customers an even stronger offering.”
For further information, please contact:
Erik Eklöv, Managing Director of Transport Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 703 20 29 39, erik.eklov@axinter.com
Philippe Plossu, Managing Director, ACK Forankra France,
+33 6 08 73 78 22, philippe.plossu@forankra.fr
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Founded in 1993, Altec France is a highly regarded company situated in Nuits-Saint-Georges, Côte d'Or, in Eastern France. It offers dedicated professional technical solutions in docking equipment to distributors, bodybuilders and end-users. Altec France has a leading position in the French ramp market and is a good complement to Forankra France, which has long experience in selling dock equipment.
“We look forward to joining forces with Altec France and we see many possibilities for cooperation when it comes to employees, products and technical expertise,” says Philippe Plossu, Managing Director, Forankra France. “With the addition of Altec France, we will be able to strengthen our presence in the French market and offer existing and potential customers an even stronger offering.”
For further information, please contact:
Erik Eklöv, Managing Director of Transport Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 703 20 29 39, erik.eklov@axinter.com
Philippe Plossu, Managing Director, ACK Forankra France,
+33 6 08 73 78 22, philippe.plossu@forankra.fr
Ida Borgström
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International grows its fluid handling solutions offering in the Balkans
Axel Johnson International’s Fluid Handling Solutions business group, AxFlow, has acquired VIP Tehnika, effective 26 April. VIP Tehnika is a Slovenian service and distribution company of centrifugal pumps, serving many of its neighboring countries in the Balkan region.
Located in Maribor, Slovenia, VIP Tehnika provides a second base for AxFlow to grow its operations in the Balkans, mainly in Slovenia, Croatia and Serbia, as well as in Austria.
“The acquisition is a strategic move that enables a synergistic approach for both companies and enables AxFlow Austria to expand its geographical presence and for both operations to offer existing and potential customers a greater range of products and support services.” says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding.
Founded in 1991, VIP Tehnika operates mainly in the water and wastewater market but also in food and beverage, industrial and chemical sectors. Its main activities cover sales, installation, commissioning, pump repairs, assembly and system integration. A further significant offering is its capabilities to design and manufacture small pump systems. Pump servicing and repairs can be provided both on-site as well as in the company’s own state-of-the-art service centre and stock management facility.
Božo Himelrajh, Managing Director and founder of VIP Tehnika comments on the acquisition:
”For us, this acquisition means a new challenge, access to new technical knowledge and new business connections. We also see possibilities of selling our products in new markets outside of the Balkans and learning new market approaches from the best.’’
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding, +46 8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding, +46 702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
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“The acquisition is a strategic move that enables a synergistic approach for both companies and enables AxFlow Austria to expand its geographical presence and for both operations to offer existing and potential customers a greater range of products and support services.” says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding.
Founded in 1991, VIP Tehnika operates mainly in the water and wastewater market but also in food and beverage, industrial and chemical sectors. Its main activities cover sales, installation, commissioning, pump repairs, assembly and system integration. A further significant offering is its capabilities to design and manufacture small pump systems. Pump servicing and repairs can be provided both on-site as well as in the company’s own state-of-the-art service centre and stock management facility.
Božo Himelrajh, Managing Director and founder of VIP Tehnika comments on the acquisition:
”For us, this acquisition means a new challenge, access to new technical knowledge and new business connections. We also see possibilities of selling our products in new markets outside of the Balkans and learning new market approaches from the best.’’
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding, +46 8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding, +46 702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Ida Borgström
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International expands offering in fluid handling solutions in Norway
Axel Johnson International’s Fluid Handling Solutions business group, AxFlow, has acquired Innva AS, effective 29 April. Innva is a technical distributor of premium valves and piping solutions for the water and wastewater segment in Norway.
“The acquisition of Innva is in line with the AxFlow Group’s strategy of expanding our offering in valves and related technical expertise,” says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding. “We see great opportunities to develop a larger joint offering in the Norwegian water and wastewater segment.”
AxFlow AS has been selling complete pump stations, instrumentation and valves for water and wastewater treatment in Norway for decades. The addition of Innva’s product assortment in valves and piping solutions will enable a stronger combined offering.
Headquartered in Baerum, a suburb of Oslo, Innva is highly regarded in the Norwegian water and wastewater segment. Innva is known for providing high-quality products, with Hawle being one of its most prominent suppliers. Since its foundation in October 2014, Innva has enjoyed strong, double-digit growth, largely due to its high service level and extensive technical expertise.
“Being a part of the AxFlow Group will bring us greater stability and strength as well as considerable opportunities for future growth,” says Hans Erik Maastad, CEO of Innva. “Adding AxFlow's service capacity and strong position in the market will further strengthen our customer offering.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding, +46 8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Gunnar Ødegård, Managing Director, AxFlow AS, +47 22 73 67 01, gunnar.odegard@axflow.no
Lars Carlson, CFO, AxFlow Holding, +46 702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
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AxFlow AS has been selling complete pump stations, instrumentation and valves for water and wastewater treatment in Norway for decades. The addition of Innva’s product assortment in valves and piping solutions will enable a stronger combined offering.
Headquartered in Baerum, a suburb of Oslo, Innva is highly regarded in the Norwegian water and wastewater segment. Innva is known for providing high-quality products, with Hawle being one of its most prominent suppliers. Since its foundation in October 2014, Innva has enjoyed strong, double-digit growth, largely due to its high service level and extensive technical expertise.
“Being a part of the AxFlow Group will bring us greater stability and strength as well as considerable opportunities for future growth,” says Hans Erik Maastad, CEO of Innva. “Adding AxFlow's service capacity and strong position in the market will further strengthen our customer offering.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding, +46 8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Gunnar Ødegård, Managing Director, AxFlow AS, +47 22 73 67 01, gunnar.odegard@axflow.no
Lars Carlson, CFO, AxFlow Holding, +46 702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
Ida Borgström Head of Communicationsida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions. www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International’s Industrial Solutions appoints new Financial Director
Axel Johnson International’s Industrial Solutions business group has appointed Therese Widell as Financial Director, effective April 1, 2019. She will report to Martin Malmvik, CEO and President of Axel Johnson International, Managing Director of Industrial Solutions.
Therese has a background as auditor at PwC, where she worked for several years, before joining Axel Johnson International in 2011 as Group Controller for the previous business group AxLoad. Therese progressed to her most recent role as Financial Manager for Certex Svenska in June 2015, where she has been a valuable member of the management team and has contributed to the development of the company.
“I look forward to welcoming Therese to her new role in Industrial Solutions where the business group and group companies will benefit from her wide financial and operational experience,” says Martin Malmvik.
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“I look forward to welcoming Therese to her new role in Industrial Solutions where the business group and group companies will benefit from her wide financial and operational experience,” says Martin Malmvik.
Ida Borgström
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions.
www.axinter.com
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Axel Johnson International expands its presence in Poland through new Certex Polska branch
Axel Johnson International’s Lifting Solutions business group is expanding its European presence of lifting know-how to Poland. Built on recently acquired IWRC in Wloclawek, the Certex Polska branch will from the beginning of April provide lifting solutions to end-customers within shipping and industrial applications.
The creation of Certex Polska is an important step in Lifting Solutions’ strategy to grow both organically and through acquisitions. With Certex Polska, the Lifting Solutions business group is adding another company and country to its group of 23 companies across 15 European countries.
Poland is one of Europe’s strongest economies with robust underlying growth supported by ongoing investments in construction and infrastructure projects, creating high underlying demand for quality lifting solutions.
“We know that local presence is a key success factor in our industry and with Certex Polska we have the right resources to tap in to a whole new market," says Stefan Jagelid, Regional Director Baltic Sea, Lifting Solutions. "This is a great piece of the puzzle for future expansion in eastern Europe.”
Certex Polska's Branch Manager, Przemysław Banaś, sees great opportunities for the company “With the support of Lifting Solutions we are now able to expedite the development of our business and better serve the local market,” he says.
Certex Polska webpage: https://www.certex.pl/
For further information, please contact:
Stefan Jagelid, Regional Director Baltic Sea, Lifting Solutions
Phone: +46 706 11 10 40, E-mail: stefan.jagelid@axinter.com
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Poland is one of Europe’s strongest economies with robust underlying growth supported by ongoing investments in construction and infrastructure projects, creating high underlying demand for quality lifting solutions.
“We know that local presence is a key success factor in our industry and with Certex Polska we have the right resources to tap in to a whole new market," says Stefan Jagelid, Regional Director Baltic Sea, Lifting Solutions. "This is a great piece of the puzzle for future expansion in eastern Europe.”
Certex Polska's Branch Manager, Przemysław Banaś, sees great opportunities for the company “With the support of Lifting Solutions we are now able to expedite the development of our business and better serve the local market,” he says.
Certex Polska webpage: https://www.certex.pl/
For further information, please contact:
Stefan Jagelid, Regional Director Baltic Sea, Lifting Solutions
Phone: +46 706 11 10 40, E-mail: stefan.jagelid@axinter.com
Ida Borgström
Head of Communications
ida.borgstrom@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 110 companies in 27 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 960 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategically selected niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions.
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Axel Johnson International grows Australian fluid-handling service offer
Brown Brothers Engineers/Kelair Pumps, part of AxFlow, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group of Axel Johnson International, is strengthening its service offering with the acquisition of GT Water Technologies (GT Water). GT Water is a family-owned company specialised in services around fire water tanks to the building and fire safety markets in the Melbourne area.
Established in 2012 and now with 11 employees, GT Water is a young, fast-growing company based in Melbourne. GT Water is particularly strong in pump systems and assemblies with the main products being the storage tanks and systems for fire suppression, hydraulic systems for storm water, sewage and domestic hot water, as well as pump service and installation for industry.
“Although a young company, GT Water has quickly established its service business, demonstrated strong, profitable growth and has a proven record of taking market shares,” says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding. “This is in line with AxFlow’s strategy of adding value through product selection, system design and construction, as well as local service.”
John Inkster, Managing Director of Brown Brother Engineers/Kelair Pumps, also sees considerable potential in the acquisition. “This is an opportunity for Kelair to expand its footprint in the building and fire protection markets,” he says. “It also presents an opportunity for Kelair to bring fire water storage tanks into other regions in Australia.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
John Inkster, Managing Director of Brown Brother Engineers/Kelair Pumps,
+61 730 89 43 53, john.inkster@brownbros.com.au
AxFlow, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International, specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of a complete sales engineering services for high quality fluid handling equipment. AxFlow serves customers in the food-, chemical- & petrochemical-, water & waste water-, pharmaceutical-, pulp & paper-, mining- and ceramics industries with equipment from world leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 31 countries; it has approximately 900 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 230 million.
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“Although a young company, GT Water has quickly established its service business, demonstrated strong, profitable growth and has a proven record of taking market shares,” says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding. “This is in line with AxFlow’s strategy of adding value through product selection, system design and construction, as well as local service.”
John Inkster, Managing Director of Brown Brother Engineers/Kelair Pumps, also sees considerable potential in the acquisition. “This is an opportunity for Kelair to expand its footprint in the building and fire protection markets,” he says. “It also presents an opportunity for Kelair to bring fire water storage tanks into other regions in Australia.”
For further information, please contact:
Ole Weiner, CEO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)8 545 476 72, ole.weiner@axflow.com
Lars Carlson, CFO of AxFlow Holding,
+46 (0)702 74 05 35, lars.carlson@axflow.com
John Inkster, Managing Director of Brown Brother Engineers/Kelair Pumps,
+61 730 89 43 53, john.inkster@brownbros.com.au
AxFlow, the Fluid Handling Solutions business group within Axel Johnson International, specialises in the marketing, distribution and provision of a complete sales engineering services for high quality fluid handling equipment. AxFlow serves customers in the food-, chemical- & petrochemical-, water & waste water-, pharmaceutical-, pulp & paper-, mining- and ceramics industries with equipment from world leading manufacturers. High standards of technical competence, a comprehensive range of products and services, commitment and integrity have contributed to the company’s steady growth since its establishment in 1989. The AxFlow Group is active in 31 countries; it has approximately 900 employees and an annual turnover of EUR 230 million.
Viktor Skargren
Head of Communication / Project Manager Strategy and M&A
viktor.skargren@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 100 companies in 25 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 790 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategic niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions.
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Axel Johnson International expands Polish cargo securing business
Axel Johnson International’s Transport Solutions business group is strengthening its position in the Polish market for lifting and cargo securing by acquiring IWRC Sp. z o.o. The acquisition was completed on January 3.
IWRC sells commercial wire rope to distributors and lifting & lashing products to distributors and end-users. They also provide maintenance and technical consulting from their base in Włocławek.
Founded in 2012, IWRC had sales of PLN 2.5 million in 2017 and strong growth in 2018. It will become part of Forankra Poland, a fast-growing member of the Transport Solutions group.
“We are very pleased that the two founders, Przemyslaw Banas and Mariusz Minta, have agreed to continue in their positions and continue to develop the business with Forankra Poland,” says Transport Solutions Group MD Erik Eklöv. “Their 25 years of experience is the key to IWRC’s rapid success and good reputation.”
Forankra Poland’s Managing Director, Maciej Nowoswiecki, sees great opportunities for both companies. “IWRC will increase Forankra Poland’s ability to develop end-user sales and wire rope sales on the Polish market,” he says. “Forankra Poland, on the other hand, will give IWRC access to a larger assortment of steel wire rope and lifting equipment as well as an extensive sourcing network.”
This acquisition is part of Transport Solutions’ strategy for growth in the Polish market. Poland is one of Europe’s most successful economies, where ongoing investments in construction and infrastructure projects have created demand for quality products in lifting and cargo securing.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Erik Eklöv, Managing Director of Transportation Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)70 202 939, erik.eklov@axinter.com
Maciej Nowoswiecki, Managing Director of Forankra Poland,
+48 690 303 733, Maciej.Nowoswiecki@forankra.pl
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Founded in 2012, IWRC had sales of PLN 2.5 million in 2017 and strong growth in 2018. It will become part of Forankra Poland, a fast-growing member of the Transport Solutions group.
“We are very pleased that the two founders, Przemyslaw Banas and Mariusz Minta, have agreed to continue in their positions and continue to develop the business with Forankra Poland,” says Transport Solutions Group MD Erik Eklöv. “Their 25 years of experience is the key to IWRC’s rapid success and good reputation.”
Forankra Poland’s Managing Director, Maciej Nowoswiecki, sees great opportunities for both companies. “IWRC will increase Forankra Poland’s ability to develop end-user sales and wire rope sales on the Polish market,” he says. “Forankra Poland, on the other hand, will give IWRC access to a larger assortment of steel wire rope and lifting equipment as well as an extensive sourcing network.”
This acquisition is part of Transport Solutions’ strategy for growth in the Polish market. Poland is one of Europe’s most successful economies, where ongoing investments in construction and infrastructure projects have created demand for quality products in lifting and cargo securing.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Erik Eklöv, Managing Director of Transportation Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)70 202 939, erik.eklov@axinter.com
Maciej Nowoswiecki, Managing Director of Forankra Poland,
+48 690 303 733, Maciej.Nowoswiecki@forankra.pl
Viktor Skargren
Head of Communication / Project Manager Strategy and M&A
viktor.skargren@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 100 companies in 25 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 790 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategic niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions.
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New Managing Director for Ro-Ro International
Ro-Ro International, part of Axel Johnson International’s Transport Solutions business group, has appointed Pär Johansson as new Managing Director, effective January 2, 2019. Pär will succeed Thor Maugesten, who served as Managing Director of Ro-Ro International for 31 years.
Pär Johansson is 31 years old and has a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Chalmers University. Five years ago, he joined the Axel Johnson International group as a trainee and has had various positions within sales, business controlling and business development in Trailereffekter, Forankra and Axel Johnson International since then.
“Pär comes from the Forankra environment, where he was Sales Manager of Forankra AB for three years, so he already has a good understanding of the load-securing business,” says Erik Eklöv, Managing Director, Transport Solutions. “I am confident that Pär and Ro-Ro will be a good combination and that Pär will contribute to the company with his people skills and modern mindset.”
Ro-Ro International has some of the world's leading car manufacturers on the client list thanks to Thor, his leadership and team. “Thor has built a great team who deliver what they promise, enjoy their work, and work hard in an industry that never takes a weekend,” says Eklöv. “Over the years, he has created very loyal customers, which is crucial in a tightly knit, conservative industry like this one.”
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“Pär comes from the Forankra environment, where he was Sales Manager of Forankra AB for three years, so he already has a good understanding of the load-securing business,” says Erik Eklöv, Managing Director, Transport Solutions. “I am confident that Pär and Ro-Ro will be a good combination and that Pär will contribute to the company with his people skills and modern mindset.”
Ro-Ro International has some of the world's leading car manufacturers on the client list thanks to Thor, his leadership and team. “Thor has built a great team who deliver what they promise, enjoy their work, and work hard in an industry that never takes a weekend,” says Eklöv. “Over the years, he has created very loyal customers, which is crucial in a tightly knit, conservative industry like this one.”
Viktor Skargren
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Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 100 companies in 25 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 790 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategic niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions.
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Axel Johnson International creates Power Transmission Solutions business group
Axel Johnson International has formed a new, SEK 2.1 billion business group named Power Transmission Solutions, effective January 1. The new business group will focus exclusively on the power transmission market and be composed of companies active in bearings and industrial transmissions.
“Power Transmissions will operate with a focused investment theme and continue to explore the growth opportunities within its market segment,” says Martin Malmvik, CEO, Axel Johnson International. “This is in line with our strategy of building and creating the best platforms for our companies to develop successfully through continuous organic growth as well as through acquisitions.”
Power Transmissions will consist of the companies within bearings and industrial transmissions including Sverull, Nomo, Acorn, Jens S, Spruit, SKS, MAK, Passerotti and Arkov. Ola Sjölin has been appointed Managing Director of the new Power Transmission Solutions business group effective January 1, leaving his previous position as Managing Director of the Industrial Solutions business group.
“This is a natural step for the Power Transmissions platform, following its rapid growth in recent years,” says Ola Sjölin “It will allow us to increase our efforts to grow and develop this part of the business.”
Industrial Solutions will continue with its other companies, Trans-Auto group, IOW, MIT, ATZ, GISAB and newly acquired OCS. Martin Malmvik CEO of Axel Johnson International will add the role of Managing Director of the Industrial Solutions business group to his current responsibilities.
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Power Transmissions will consist of the companies within bearings and industrial transmissions including Sverull, Nomo, Acorn, Jens S, Spruit, SKS, MAK, Passerotti and Arkov. Ola Sjölin has been appointed Managing Director of the new Power Transmission Solutions business group effective January 1, leaving his previous position as Managing Director of the Industrial Solutions business group.
“This is a natural step for the Power Transmissions platform, following its rapid growth in recent years,” says Ola Sjölin “It will allow us to increase our efforts to grow and develop this part of the business.”
Industrial Solutions will continue with its other companies, Trans-Auto group, IOW, MIT, ATZ, GISAB and newly acquired OCS. Martin Malmvik CEO of Axel Johnson International will add the role of Managing Director of the Industrial Solutions business group to his current responsibilities.
Viktor Skargren
Head of Communication / Project Manager Strategy and M&A
viktor.skargren@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 100 companies in 25 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 790 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategic niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in five business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions, Power Transmission Solutions and Transport Solutions.
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Axel Johnson International enters Czech power transmission market
Axel Johnson International’s Industrial Solutions business group acquires a majority stake in Arkov, one of Czech Republic’s leading distributors of mechanical power transmission- and hydraulics products. The acquisition is in line with Industrial Solutions’ strategy of acquiring distributors with a strong market position and expertise in mechanical power transmissions.
Arkov is a well-recognized industrial player on the Czech market, being one of the country’s largest authorized distributors of SKF and Schaeffler. Founded in 1992, Arkov has 80 employees and eight branch offices covering the central regions of the Czech Republic. With net sales close to EUR 7,8 million and most of its sales in the MRO segment, Arkov distributes several strong international and domestic brands.
“Arkov has a strong position on the local market that will strengthen Industrial Solutions’ offering and expand our geographical footprint,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Industrial Solutions. Sjölin adds that Arkov also works closely with SKF in service and maintenance, which will strengthen Industrial Solutions’ relationship to SKF. “This acquisition means that we will be authorized SKF distributors in four countries: Sweden, the UK, Poland and Czech Republic,” he says.”
Sjölin credits a big part of Arkov’ success to the leadership of the two directors Jiri Urban and Martin Tichy who will keep a minority stake in the company and continue in their positions. “I’m delighted to say that both Jiri and Martin, who know this market very well, are very keen on growing the business and want to stay with the company post-transaction,” Sjölin says.
Arkov serves a diversified customer base based upon long-standing relationships. “We are very much looking forward to taking part of the collective knowhow within the Axel Johnson International group,” says Jiri Urban, director of Arkov. “We think that working together will create great opportunities on the customer side as well as the supplier side, increasing our share on the Czech market.”
The acquisition was signed on December 4 and is expected to be completed in January 2019.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director Industrial Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 25, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
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“Arkov has a strong position on the local market that will strengthen Industrial Solutions’ offering and expand our geographical footprint,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Industrial Solutions. Sjölin adds that Arkov also works closely with SKF in service and maintenance, which will strengthen Industrial Solutions’ relationship to SKF. “This acquisition means that we will be authorized SKF distributors in four countries: Sweden, the UK, Poland and Czech Republic,” he says.”
Sjölin credits a big part of Arkov’ success to the leadership of the two directors Jiri Urban and Martin Tichy who will keep a minority stake in the company and continue in their positions. “I’m delighted to say that both Jiri and Martin, who know this market very well, are very keen on growing the business and want to stay with the company post-transaction,” Sjölin says.
Arkov serves a diversified customer base based upon long-standing relationships. “We are very much looking forward to taking part of the collective knowhow within the Axel Johnson International group,” says Jiri Urban, director of Arkov. “We think that working together will create great opportunities on the customer side as well as the supplier side, increasing our share on the Czech market.”
The acquisition was signed on December 4 and is expected to be completed in January 2019.
For further information, please contact:
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director Industrial Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 25, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Viktor Skargren
Head of Communication / Project Manager Strategy and M&A
viktor.skargren@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 100 companies in 25 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 790 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategic niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in four business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions and Transport Solutions.
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Axel Johnson International enters UK market for marine and industrial driveline systems
Axel Johnson International’s Industrial Solutions business group is expanding its driveline business via the acquisition of Marindus Group Limited (MGL). The UK-based company comprises driveline specialist Marine and Industrial Transmissions Limited (MIT) and AtZ Marine Technologies Limited (ATZ). The transaction was completed on 3 December.
“The acquisition expands our geographical reach in Europe, while simultaneously growing our commitment to a number of leading driveline and marine application brands,” says Jan Brattberg, Head of Driveline Solutions platform. “MGL’s operating companies are fully focused on providing technical solutions to their customers, which is a perfect fit with the strategic focus of Axel Johnson International.”
Headquartered in Kent, MGL has an annual turnover of approximately GBP 9 million and employs more than 50 members of staff. The company was initially founded in 1974 as the first Twin Disc distributor in the UK. This distribution partnership remains key for MIT and currently accounts for a significant amount of MGL’s sales revenue.
MIT are experts in the design, supply and installation of custom-made solutions for marine and industrial driveline systems, along with being exclusive UK and Ireland distributors for Twin Disc, Transfluid, Rubber Design and Quincy. Furthermore, its customer focus extends to providing expert service and support for a number of other leading driveline brands.
AtZ provides expert marine engineering capabilities, along with a full consultative service to multiple aspects of above and below the waterline components. With a comprehensive product portfolio and an excellent service and repair capability, AtZ has been serving the marine, power generation and petrochemical sectors since 1998. AtZ is also the sole UK and Ireland supplier of leading brands such as Aegir, Deckma, ABCON® and Tribomar products and services.
“We are delighted that MIT and ATZ are becoming part of Axel Johnson International and its driveline platform,” says Jerry Hill, Chairman of MGL. “This is a landmark development for both companies as it will enable true potential to be realised. We have laid excellent foundations and built a best-in-class team that will continue to flourish and gain new opportunities for growth under the ownership of Axel Johnson International.”
For further information, please contact:
Jan Brattberg, Head of Drivelines Solutions platform, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 55 42 40 24, jan.brattberg@transauto.se
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director Industrial Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 25, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
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Headquartered in Kent, MGL has an annual turnover of approximately GBP 9 million and employs more than 50 members of staff. The company was initially founded in 1974 as the first Twin Disc distributor in the UK. This distribution partnership remains key for MIT and currently accounts for a significant amount of MGL’s sales revenue.
MIT are experts in the design, supply and installation of custom-made solutions for marine and industrial driveline systems, along with being exclusive UK and Ireland distributors for Twin Disc, Transfluid, Rubber Design and Quincy. Furthermore, its customer focus extends to providing expert service and support for a number of other leading driveline brands.
AtZ provides expert marine engineering capabilities, along with a full consultative service to multiple aspects of above and below the waterline components. With a comprehensive product portfolio and an excellent service and repair capability, AtZ has been serving the marine, power generation and petrochemical sectors since 1998. AtZ is also the sole UK and Ireland supplier of leading brands such as Aegir, Deckma, ABCON® and Tribomar products and services.
“We are delighted that MIT and ATZ are becoming part of Axel Johnson International and its driveline platform,” says Jerry Hill, Chairman of MGL. “This is a landmark development for both companies as it will enable true potential to be realised. We have laid excellent foundations and built a best-in-class team that will continue to flourish and gain new opportunities for growth under the ownership of Axel Johnson International.”
For further information, please contact:
Jan Brattberg, Head of Drivelines Solutions platform, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 55 42 40 24, jan.brattberg@transauto.se
Ola Sjölin, Managing Director Industrial Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 25, ola.sjolin@axinter.com
Viktor Skargren
Head of Communication / Project Manager Strategy and M&A
viktor.skargren@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 100 companies in 25 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 790 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategic niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in four business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions and Transport Solutions.
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Axel Johnson International acquires leader in non-destructive testing of steel wire rope.
Axel Johnson International’s Lifting Solutions business group is extending its service offering by acquiring AMC S.R.L, effective Dec 4, 2018. AMC uses advanced sensor technologies to develop products and services for non-destructive testing (NDT) of steel wire ropes. Its global customer base includes two of the main elevator/escalator producers in the world.
Based in Turin, Italy, AMC’s offering is centered around its leading technical expertise in magneto-inductive analysis, built over many years in close cooperation with Polytechnic University of Turin. AMC both sell and rent its products to customers as well as offer related services. Main sectors served are elevators, ropeways and critical steel wire rope applications in industrial settings, such as cranes, heavy lifting and oil & gas.
The acquisition is in line with Lifting Solutions’ increased focus on digital solutions to develop its service offering by adding more expertise and thereby increasing customer value. “AMC’s know-how will further increase the sophistication of our service offering,” says Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director of Lifting Solutions, Axel Johnson International. “Their competence in remote monitoring and advanced sensor technology is highly relevant to our existing business.”
The company was born in 2007 as spin-off from the Polytechnic University of Turin, founded by a team of professors and researchers and employing eight people today. AMC have a leading offering in inspection and analysis of elevator ropes, which recently proved itself as the only reliable way to monitor the latest generation of polymeric coated elevator ropes.“We are looking forward to becoming a part of the Axel Johnson International family,” says Bruno Vusini, Managing Director of AMC. “Lifting Solutions’ strong market position in Europe will open up new opportunities and allow us to further develop our offering and expand into new regions.”
The transaction is also an important milestone for the University of Politecnico di Torino. "We are very satisfied with this exit, today the most significant for our University,” says Giuliana Mattiazzo, Vice Rector for Technology Transfer, University, Politecnico di Torino “This case represents a best practice in the technology transfer system that involved the Polytechnic at every level."
For further information, please contact:
Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director of Lifting Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+35 84 07 66 99 16, ralf.wiberg@axinter.com
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
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The acquisition is in line with Lifting Solutions’ increased focus on digital solutions to develop its service offering by adding more expertise and thereby increasing customer value. “AMC’s know-how will further increase the sophistication of our service offering,” says Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director of Lifting Solutions, Axel Johnson International. “Their competence in remote monitoring and advanced sensor technology is highly relevant to our existing business.”
The company was born in 2007 as spin-off from the Polytechnic University of Turin, founded by a team of professors and researchers and employing eight people today. AMC have a leading offering in inspection and analysis of elevator ropes, which recently proved itself as the only reliable way to monitor the latest generation of polymeric coated elevator ropes.“We are looking forward to becoming a part of the Axel Johnson International family,” says Bruno Vusini, Managing Director of AMC. “Lifting Solutions’ strong market position in Europe will open up new opportunities and allow us to further develop our offering and expand into new regions.”
The transaction is also an important milestone for the University of Politecnico di Torino. "We are very satisfied with this exit, today the most significant for our University,” says Giuliana Mattiazzo, Vice Rector for Technology Transfer, University, Politecnico di Torino “This case represents a best practice in the technology transfer system that involved the Polytechnic at every level."
For further information, please contact:
Ralf Wiberg, Managing Director of Lifting Solutions, Axel Johnson International,
+35 84 07 66 99 16, ralf.wiberg@axinter.com
Hans Glemstedt, Head of Strategy and M&A, Axel Johnson International,
+46 (0)8 453 77 41, hans.glemstedt@axinter.com
Viktor Skargren
Head of Communication / Project Manager Strategy and M&A
viktor.skargren@axinter.com
Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 100 companies in 25 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 790 million. We drive business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategic niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. Axel Johnson International is organised in four business groups: Fluid Handling Solutions, Industrial Solutions, Lifting Solutions and Transport Solutions.
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