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    Amid challenging economic times, Axel Johnson International has demonstrated its financial strength and a corporate culture characterised by long-term vision, collaboration, and forward-thinking. I am enthusiastic and pleased to assume the role of Board Chair and look forward to working with the management and employees to take the company to new heights.
    Thomas Ekman, Board Chair of Axel Johnson International
    The acquisition gives AxFlow great opportunities for sales growth in Australia and New Zealand, as well as a strong platform for growth in Oceania.
    Ole Weiner CEO of AxFlow Holdings
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    Thomas Ekman Appointed as New Board Chair of Axel Johnson International

    Axel Johnson International is delighted to announce the appointment of Thomas Ekman as the new Board Chair. He succeeds Mia Brunell Livfors, who had previously stated her unavailability for re-election as chairperson.Thomas Ekman brings extensive experience within the Axel Johnson family and has recently been appointed as the CEO of Axel Johnson AB. He comes directly from his role as CEO of the Dustin Group, and will be taking over from Mia Brunell Livfors, who has served as the Board Chair of Axel Johnson International since 2015.Commenting on his appointment as the new Board Chair of

    AxFlow Norway expands presence in Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Solutions

    [AxFlow Norway, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, acquires VA-Prosjekt Midt-Norge, a renowned provider of turnkey solutions to municipalities in the field of water and wastewater infrastructure. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in AxFlow’s strategic expansion plan, reinforcing its commitment to delivering comprehensive and sustainable solutions to customers in Norway.]VA-Prosjekt Midt-Norge, found in 1999, has established a strong reputation in the industry, offering comprehensive turnkey solutions that encompass the design, project

    Spruit Aandrijftechniek, part of Axel Johnson International, acquires Kurvers ADS Benelux B.V.

    Spruit Aandrijftechniek, part of the business group Power Transmission Solutions, strengthens its position in the Netherlands through the acquisition of Kurvers ADS Benelux B.V. Kurvers is a service company specializing in preventative maintenance of power transmission products.“The acquisition of Kurvers is well aligned with our growth strategy, allowing us to further grow our service offering while expanding geographically. With expertise in industrial maintenance, together with a presence in the southern part of the country, Kurvers is an ideal add-on to Spruit and will strengthen our

    AxFlow’s Induchem Ireland expands product portfolio with the acquisition of Insteco Ltd.

    AxFlow’s Induchem Group Ltd. announces the acquisition of Insteco Ltd. - a leading distributor of process instrumentation, representing leading manufacturers and selling to blue-chip customers for over 30 years. Located in Cork and Meath, the company serves customers across Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical, Dairy, Semiconductor, Food & Beverage, and General Utilities sectors and is viewed as the instrumentation distributor of choice for Irelands indigenous and multinational manufacturing companies.“Insteco is a natural fit within the Induchem Group. It allows us to continue to grow in terms of

    Axel Johnson International's subsidiary Sverull acquires majority shareholding in EMC Elmotorcentralen

    Sverull ElektroDynamo AB, part of Axel Johnson International's business area Power Transmission Solutions, strengthens its position in Skellefteå through the acquisition of the majority shareholding in EMC Elmotorcentralen. As of January 2, 2023, EMC will operate as a subsidiary of Sverull."The acquisition of the majority in EMC strengthens our position in Skellefteå and is fully in line with our strategy to offer our customers both products and services. EMC is a very well-run company with experienced and competent staff." says Fredrik Stjernholm, CEO of Sverull. EMC was founded in

    Axel Johnson International strengthens its rental offerings within lifting solutions in the UK

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Lifting Solutions strengthens its presence in the British lifting market through the acquisition of Lifting Gear & Safety, a specialist lifting equipment and marine safety solutions provider with focus on equipment hire and product sales.“At Lifting Solutions, we aim to be in the forefront in the lifting market but also to find the best sustainable solutions. We want to drive the sustainability transformation in our industry. Our vision is to set the standard for a more sustainable future, and part of that is to develop more circular business

    Axel Johnson International strengthens its position in the Slovenian power transmission market

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions strengthens its position in Slovenia through the acquisition of Tinex, a leading distributor of bearings, mechanical power transmission technology and sealing solutions.“The addition of Tinex is well in line with our business group strategy of geographical expansion. Tinex is a great strategic fit and will significantly strengthen our position in this region. We also see many possibilities for synergies between Tinex and other companies within our group,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions.

    AxFlow expands vacuum pumps portfolio and service offering in Denmark

    AxFlow Denmark, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, acquires Gram Vakuum Teknik, a Danish renowned supplier of vacuum pumps, lifting equipment and related services.“The addition of Gram Vakuum Teknik to AxFlow Denmark is well-aligned with our strategy to further grow in service,” says Ole Weiner, CEO, AxFlow Holding. “Our aim is to become very strong in customer service. This requires close proximity to customer sites, skilled and professional engineering and service personnel and access to high-quality products. Jesper Gram and his team

    Axel Johnson International strengthens lifting solutions rental offering in Australia

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Lifting Solutions expands its offering within lifting equipment rental in Australia through the acquisition of Dynamic Rigging Hire Pty Ltd, a leading provider of lifting and rigging equipment rental.“We are very excited to further enhance our footprint in Australia and expand our operations within the rental market through the addition of Dynamic Rigging Hire. Offering a rental option in the supply of lifting equipment is fundamental to our strategy to achieve a sustainable lifting industry. Dynamic Rigging Hire has a strong market position in

    Business group Lifting Solutions introduces CERTEX brand in Australia

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Lifting Solutions is set to introduce the CERTEX brand in the Australian lifting and rigging market. The consolidation of the five Australian lifting companies that were acquired last year will make CERTEX Lifting into one of the largest lifting equipment and service companies in Australia.The launch of CERTEX Lifting will bring together five companies: The Rigging Shed, Lifting Victoria, Elevate Lifting & Rigging, Schillings Hoisting Equipment and On Call Lifting, under one internationally recognised brand. The rollout in Australia of CERTEX

    Axel Johnson International enters the Italian power transmission market

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions enters the Italian market by acquiring a majority stake in power transmission group GMM.“GMM is a perfect fit to our business group when it comes to strategic foundations, core values, and vision. We look forward to expanding GMM’s value-added services such as condition monitoring, repair, and renovation of critical components across our group,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions. GMM was founded in 1973 by Attilio Milani, and has its head office in Modena, Italy, with an American

    AxFlow expands electro-mechanical product offering in Ireland

    Induchem Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, acquires Tredwell Electrical Ltd., an Irish manufacturer of electrical control panels, control assemblies, boxes and associated wiring looms.“Tredwell’s electro-mechanical equipment adds a brand-new product category to our portfolio with great cross-selling potential and value-adding services. Tredwell is a well-run company with professional design and manufacturing team, which brings significant opportunity for growth in terms of market penetration and product diversification”, says David

    Axel Johnson International strengthens offering in sensor and electric driveline solutions

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions expands its offering in sensor and electric driveline solutions through the acquisition of Regal Components, a Swedish provider of sensor solutions and system integrator of electric drive systems.“The acquisition of Regal Components fits well with our group strategy to expand the offering in electric drive systems, system integration and electronic components for mobile applications. With its highly skilled staff and extensive technical competence in sensors and electric drive systems, Regal Components is a great addition to

    Axel Johnson International strengthens vehicle components offering in the Nordics

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Transport Solutions strengthens its position by the acquisition of Ab Transcomponent Finland Ltd (TransComponent), a leading manufacturer of products and accessories for heavy vehicles in the Nordic market.“We are happy to welcome TransComponent to our group, this is well-aligned with our business group strategy for continued expansion. This is a well-run and profitable company that will make a good addition through its high-quality products and close customer relationships. TransComponent will complement our offering as well as enable synergies

    Norwegian Driveline Solutions company Progress strengthens offering in hydraulics

    Progress Ingeniørfirma AS, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions, expands its offering in hydraulics through the acquisition of Walterscheid Powertrain Group’s Norwegian hydraulics operations.“The acquisition of Walterscheid Powertrain Group’s Norwegian hydraulics operations is well-aligned with our group strategy to grow the hydraulic offering. The addition of the service center in Vestby will support growth and increase our presence in mobile and industrial segments in Norway,” says Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions. “We are very

    Axel Johnson International acquires HBA Fordonsteknik AB

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Transport Solutions acquires HBA Fordonsteknik AB, a Swedish a reseller of electric components and lights to vehicles.“The acquisition of HBA Fordonsteknik is part of our strategy of market expansion and to extend the group’s private label offering in lights. HBA is a well-run and profitable company that fits well into the group, and we see possibilities for synergies in many different areas,” says Erik Eklöv, Managing Director, Transport Solutions. HBA Fordonsteknik AB was founded in 1988 and is situated in Norsborg, outside of Stockholm,

    AxFlow Ireland expands fluid handling solution offering

    AxFlow Ireland, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, acquires Fin Maintenance Ltd. and Flow Technology Services Ltd. The two companies are leading experts in industrial maintenance, engineering services, and flow control to customers in the water, wastewater, energy, and manufacturing industries.“Back in 2019, AxFlow Ireland embarked on the journey of expanding our product portfolio and service offering. The recent acquisition of Fin Maintenance and Flow Technology Services is another important step in this direction”, says Stuart Flood,

    Axel Johnson International enters the Norwegian filter market

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Driveline Solutions enters the Norwegian filter market by the acquisition of DP Filter AS, a leading technical distributor of filters for industrial, marine, and mobile applications.“The acquisition of DP Filter is well-aligned with our business group strategy of geographical expansion. DP Filter has a strong position in the Norwegian filter market and their offering is a great complement to the group’s existing product offering in the Norwegian market,” says Jan Brattberg, Managing Director, Driveline Solutions. DP Filter AS was founded in

    Another record year for Axel Johnson International

    2021 was an eventful and challenging year for the entire global industry, impacted by supply-chain issues and price inflation. Still, Axel Johnson International managed to achieve all-time high sales and profit in 2021.In 2021, the industry was influenced by mega trends like global energy conversion, industrial electrification and automation, while facing an enormous transformation. To meet market trends, Axel Johnson International formed a new business group in Industrial Automation and reshaped the group's sustainability strategy. During the year, 15 companies were acquired,

    Axel Johnson International’s Jens S. Group acquires Bronco Transmission AB

    Jens S. Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, has acquired Bronco Transmission AB, effective 1 March. Bronco Transmission is a renowned provider of products and specialist services for industrial brakes, gears and other mechanical power transmissions.“The addition of Bronco Transmission is well-aligned with our strategy to increase our offering in gear service and maintenance, and we see a strong strategic fit and compatibility between Bronco and Jens S.,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions. “I am very happy

    Jens S. Group acquires Drivsystem 05 AB

    Jens S. Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s business group Power Transmission Solutions, strengthens its service offering by the acquisition of Drivsystem 05 AB, a Swedish provider of repair and maintenance services of gearboxes, couplings and motors.“We see great potential in the growing gear service and maintenance market. The addition of Drivsystem is well-aligned with our group strategy to strengthen the possibility to follow the product through its lifecycle and improve energy efficiency,” says Ola Sjölin, Managing Director, Power Transmission Solutions. “There is strong

    AxFlow acquires Pumpegruppen A/S

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Fluid Handling Solutions, AxFlow, acquires Pumpegruppen A/S, a Danish specialist in pump solutions for the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries as well as for water treatment and general industrial applications.“The acquisition of Pumpegruppen is well-aligned with our group strategy to expand the product and service offering in Denmark. Pumpegruppen has a strong customer base and a sound growth potential,” says Søren Weihrauch CEO, AxFlow A/S, and continues: “I see many similarities in the way Pumpegruppen and AxFlow operate in the market

    Nomo, part of Axel Johnson International, acquires S.E. Lodéns Industrimontage

    Nomo Kullager AB, part of business group Power Transmission Solutions, acquires S.E. Lodéns Industrimontage AB, a Swedish technical solution provider of advanced industrial maintenance, effective as of 1 February 2022. Through the addition of Lodéns, Nomo strengthens its position in the Swedish market and launches a new industrial services concept.“The addition of Lodéns is well aligned with our group strategy to expand our service offering and geographical presence. Lodéns has a solid customer base and strong growth potential, and we see a strong strategic fit and compatibility between

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