Ahlsell acquires Norwegian distributor within tools, PPE and maritime

Ahlsell Norge AS has signed an agreement to acquire Sentrum Motor og Verktøy AS (SMV) with annual sales of approximately MNOK 40. SMV has a strong position within tools, PPE (personal protective equipment) and maritime in the region of Finnmark, in the northern parts of Norway. SMV has 9 employees and a broad customer base covering customers within construction, infrastructure and aquaculture. “Today, we only offer products within the Electrical segment to the customers in this region. Through the acquisition of SMV, we gain a strong foothold within Tools & Supplies and also improve