Ahlsell acquires leading Norwegian supplier of workwear and personal protective equipment

Ahlsell Norge AS has signed an agreement to acquire Bekken & Strøm AS (Bekken & Strøm), a leading Norwegian supplier of workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE). The company has annual sales of approximately 400 MNOK and approximately 160 employees.Bekken & Strøm is one of the largest suppliers in Norway in workwear, protective equipment, work shoes and profile clothing. The company's headquarters and central warehouses are located in Gjøvik and stores are located in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Kristiansand, Gjøvik, Sandefjord, Mo i Rana and Stryn. "An ever growing demand for safety