Latour acquires Johnson Level & Tool Mfg. Co., Inc.
Investment AB Latour has, through its subsidiary Hultafors Group AB, signed an agreement to acquire Johnson Level & Tool Mfg. Co., Inc., (“Johnson”) based in Wisconsin in the United States. Closing will take place with immediate effect. Johnson is a well-recognized provider of layout and measuring tools, being a market leader in several channels of distribution. Net sales amounted to c:a 36 MUSD in 2017 with a profitability well in line with Latour’s financial targets. The company has 70 employees. The acquisition is part of Hultafors Group's strategy to strengthen its presence in