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    OptiGroup, Box 1004, SE-431 26 Mölndal, Sweden
    +46 1051 70 000
    http://www.optigroup.com
  • Cecilia Brodén

    Corporate Communication


    OptiGroup, Box 1004, SE-431 26, Mölndal, Sweden
    +46 736 711117
    http://www.optigroup.com
  • Stefan Sikander

    Corporate Communication


    Optigroup, Box 1004, SE-431 26 Mölndal, Sweden
    +46 706 404684
    http://www.optigroup.com
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    Niklas Berntsson new President and CEO of OptiGroup

    Niklas Berntsson has assumed his position as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 9, 2026, to lead the next phase of OptiGroup’s growth strategy. Christoph Sander, who took on the role as interim CEO at OptiGroup in March 2025, will return to his position on the Board of Directors. Niklas Berntsson brings extensive leadership experience from his previous role as President and CEO of Plasman Group, where he successfully steered the company since October 2018. He has held senior roles at Kongsberg Automotive, Assa Abloy, and Volvo Cars, where he led large-scale

    OptiGroup acquires Dutch company Textiel Services Nederland

    OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of the Dutch company Textiel Services Nederland B.V. (TSN). TSN is a specialist in washing, repairing, selling and renting workwear; supplying and renting personal protective equipment (PPE); and providing workplace hygiene services and related solutions. With a strong focus on quality, reliability and service, TSN serves customers across the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. TSN will be integrated into OptiGroup’s subsidiary All Safety Group, strengthening the combined organisation’s position in workwear, PPE, rental services, workplace

    OptiGroup’s climate targets approved by SBTi – A Major Step Toward Net Zero

    OptiGroup has reached a significant milestone in its sustainability journey. The Group’s climate targets have now been validated and approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), confirming that the company’s ambitions align with the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The approved targets include: · Short-term goals for scope 1 and 2, and · A long-term net-zero goal for scope 1, 2, and 3. As part of this commitment, OptiGroup pledges to: · Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its own operations by 54,6% by 2033, compared to 2023 levels.

    Paardekooper Packaging has a new future within OptiGroup

    OptiGroup today announces the take-over of key parts of the FRIS (Food, Retail, Industry and Services) division of Paardekooper. The parent company Koninklijke Paardekooper Group was recently declared bankrupt in the Netherlands. As a result, a significant number of Paardekooper employees will remain on board in the continuing operation, and the expertise and proud tradition for customer excellence of this over 100 year-old family business will be preserved. In addition, OptiGroup will acquire the activities of Paardekooper in China, Paardekooper in Ireland, as well as the well-known LCA

    OptiGroup acquires Technotape B.V. in the Netherlands

    OptiGroup announces today the acquisition of Technotape B.V., a Dutch distributor specialising in self-adhesive tapes and stretch films for B2B customers. The acquisition aligns with OptiGroup’s strategy to develop the business portfolio towards leading positions in attractive market segments. Technotape will become part of OptiGroup’s packaging business in the Netherlands and will continue to operate under its current brand Technotape. The acquisition will complement and further strengthen OptiGroup’s service offerings for B2B customers active in the manufacturing and DIY sectors. The

    OptiGroup acquires CreaPak Oy in Finland

    OptiGroup announces today the acquisition of CreaPak Oy, a Finnish packaging distributor specialised in solutions for the food and building industry. CreaPak will become part of OptiGroup’s packaging business in Finland and will continue to operate under its current brand CreaPak. The acquisition will complement and further strengthen OptiGroup’s service offerings for B2B customers in Finland. The purchase price has not been disclosed.

    OptiGroup acquires Ubro SystemPac A/S in Denmark

    OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of Ubro SystemPac A/S, a Danish packaging specialist offering packaging products and a complete range of end-of-line packaging machines. The acquisition will further enhance OptiGroup’s ability to provide customers with innovative packaging solutions and will significantly improve OptiGroup’s Nordic market position for packaging, machines and services. The company, with a turnover of approximately EUR 12 million will become part of OptiGroup’s Packaging business area and will continue to operate under its current brand. The purchase price has not

    OptiGroup acquires Top Service and expands to Germany

    OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of Top Service GmbH (“Top Service”), a German leading distributor of tabletop products, food packaging and cleaning & hygiene products. The acquisition marks the entrance of OptiGroup into Germany and further strengthen OptiGroup’s position as a leading European B2B distributor of mission-critical business essentials in Europe.Top Service, founded by Andreas Zapp more than 30 years ago, has a turnover of approximately EUR 25m and around 40 employees. The company is a German leader in critical facility management products to many well-known

    OptiGroup acquires Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding BV in the Netherlands

    OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding BV, a leading distributor specialised in workwear and personal protective equipment (PPE) in the Netherlands. Through the acquisition, OptiGroup will further strengthen its market position in the area of safety supplies to B2B customers in the region. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Van den IJssel Bedrijfskleding, with 45 employees and a turnover of approximately EUR 9 million, is a full-service distributor of workwear and safety solutions to a wide range of industries such as construction,

    OptiGroup acquires the packaging business of PACIA AB in Sweden

    OptiGroup has through its daughter company PacsOn acquired the packaging business of PACIA AB in southern Sweden. The transaction will further strengthen PacsOn’s position as the leading supplier of packaging solutions in Sweden, while the customers of PACIA will have access to a greater expertise and a wider range of products from PacsOn’s new modern distribution centre in Malmö. The purchase price has not been disclosed.

    Henrik Hjalmarsson appointed as new President and CEO of OptiGroup

    The OptiGroup Board of Directors has today appointed Henrik Hjalmarsson as the new President and CEO of OptiGroup, tasked to take the next step in implementing the company’s international growth strategy. Henrik Hjalmarsson takes office at OptiGroup at the latest on March 1, 2024.Henrik Hjalmarsson will join OptiGroup from Swedish listed company Inwido, where he has served as President & CEO since January 2019, leading the company to stronger results and accelerated international growth. “Henrik Hjalmarsson has a strong track record from earlier leadership positions with Inwido and Findus

    OptiGroup and Pamark decided to abandon proposed transaction

    Following the press release of November 16, 2022 OptiGroup and the Finnish B2B wholesaler Pamark Business Oy announce that they have decided to abandon the proposed transaction. After a full phase 2 investigation to the proposed transaction, the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) has concluded that the acquisition will raise competition concerns in the market for cleaning and hygiene products especially to larger customers in Finland. Despite the good faith efforts to develop a remedy commitment package, the parties consider that the receipt of FCCA approvals for the

    OptiGroup successfully raises EUR 100 million additional debt from leading investors

    OptiGroup has raised EUR 100 million via a first lien term loan tap issue in a private transaction in addition to its current EUR 425m first lien and EUR 200m second lien debt financing. Leading international and Nordic institutions participated, and the transaction was oversubscribed. The strong interest is a clear indication of the market's confidence in the OptiGroup’s ongoing growth journey. The proceeds will be used to accelerate growth of the Group, including through add-on acquisitions in the large and highly fragmented and attractive European B2B distribution market, estimated at

    Changes to the Board of Directors of OptiGroup

    OptiGroup Holding AB announces that Jeanette Fangel Løgstrup has been appointed to the Board as an independent Director at the board meeting held on 26 April 2023. She will thereby succeed Britta Korre Stenholt. Jeanette Fangel Løgstrup has a C-suite background with almost 20 years of experience from international executive leadership teams, mostly in large listed companies like RSA Insurance Group and Danske Bank Group. She is a former senior executive vice president of Danske Bank Group, where she was a member of Group Management and the head of sustainability, communications,

    OptiGroup acquires Facility Trade Holding BV in the Netherlands

    OptiGroup today announces the acquisition of Facility Trade Holding BV, a Dutch distributor specialised in hygiene & cleaning products, foodservice items and personal protection equipment. The acquisition will further strengthen OptiGroup’s position in the area of facility supplies to B2B customers on the Dutch market. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Facility Trade Holding BV, with a turnover of approximately EUR 24 million in 2021, is a full-service distributor of hygiene & cleaning supplies, non-food catering items, workwear and personal protection equipment in the

    OptiGroup to acquire Pamark in Finland

    OptiGroup has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of Pamark Business Oy. As one of the leading full-service distributors of facility supplies, horeca and medical supplies, Pamark will complement and further strengthen OptiGroup’s offering for B2B customers. The acquisition, which is subject to approval by the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority, is expected to be completed in the coming months. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Pamark, with a turnover of EUR 74 million in 2021, is one of the leading full-service distributors of cleaning & facility supplies, horeca,

    OptiGroup acquires SG Verpakkingen in the Netherlands

    OptiGroup has acquired 100% of the company SG Verpakkingen in the Netherlands. The acquisition means that the Packaging business area further consolidates its position in Benelux. The purchase price has not been disclosed. SG Verpakkingen provides a wide range of packaging materials and tailor-made packaging solutions to customers primarily within the professional relocation moving industry. The goal is to continue to develop SG Verpakkingen as a wholly owned business and strengthen the customer offering.

    OptiGroup completes the acquisition of MaskeGruppen in Norway

    OptiGroup has completed its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the shares in MaskeGruppen AS. The transaction was completed after approval of the Norwegian Competition Authority. The purchase price has not been disclosed. MaskeGruppen, with a turnover of NOK 1.2 billion in 2021, is a leading full-service distributor of facility supplies, healthcare products and industrial packaging to the private and public sector in Norway. MaskeGruppen will become part of OptiGroup’s Business Area Facility, Safety & Foodservice, and will continue to operate under its current brand Maske.

    OptiGroup to acquire MaskeGruppen in Norway

    OptiGroup has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares of MaskeGruppen AS from Maske Holding AS. As a leading full-service distributor of facility supplies, healthcare products and industrial packaging, MaskeGruppen will complement and further strengthen OptiGroup’s service offering for B2B customers The acquisition, which is subject to approval by the Norwegian Competition Authority, is expected to be completed in the coming months. The purchase price has not been disclosed. MaskeGruppen, with a turnover of NOK 1.2 billion in 2021, is a leading full-service distributor of facility supplies,

    OptiGroup acquires Scholte Medical in the Netherlands

    OptiGroup has acquired 100% of the shares of Scholte Medical BV in the Netherlands. Scholte Medical, with revenues of approximately EUR 16.5 million, is a Dutch full-service distributor of high-quality medical equipment and supplies. The acquired company will become part of OptiGroup’s Hygos business area and will continue to operate under its current brands Daxtrio and Mediost. The purchase price has not been disclosed. Through the acquisition, OptiGroup will further strengthen its Benelux position in medical supplies to the professional healthcare sector. “We are pleased to welcome

    OptiGroup announces appointment of new directors to the Board

    OptiGroup today announces that, as part of FSN Capital's acquisition of the company, the following eight directors have been appointed to the Company’s new Board of Directors. These appointments became effective on April 22, 2022. “We are pleased to welcome our new directors, a group of experienced and respected business leaders who will bring a diverse range of skills to the OptiGroup Board,” said Sören Gaardboe, President and CEO of OptiGroup. “As we now enter the next phase, we look forward to doing this with a strong and skilled board that is aligned with our strategic ambitions and

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