Ahlsell

New customized web site for Ahlsell Denmark

Elin Jarl — 2007-12-17T14:44:56+01:00

Today a new web site is launched for the Danish operations. Through the use of a new layout and a new structure, with a more obvious access to the online store, clever shortcuts and custom-made offers, we want to make it easier for our customers to find what they are looking for.

New Group web site

Elin Jarl — 2007-12-03T13:22:24+01:00

Welcome to Ahlsell´s new Group site.

Historical article: From quick service store to full range shop – also on the Internet

Elin Jarl — 2007-11-14T10:21:35+01:00

Read about how Ahlsell stores became what they are today.

Historical Article: Central warehouses - logistical wonders

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:19+02:00

Read our new article of Ahlsell´s history.

New online store in Sweden

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:19+02:00

On 1 October, a new online store is launched at www.ahlsell.se. A number of new features have been added in order to facilitate our customers’ work.

Historical article. Product catalogues from the 1940s

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:19+02:00

Product catalogues from the 1940s.

Ahlsell gets access to acquired companies in Finland and Estonia

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:19+02:00

Today, Ahlsell gets access to the three acquired Finnish companies Pohjolan Sähkötarvike Oy, Kokkolan Sähkötarvike Oy and Karjalan Sähkötarvike Oy.

Ahlsell opens representative office in China

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:19+02:00

Ahlsell is opening a representative office in China to develop contacts and monitor the Asian markets for products within the sectors of Heating and Plumbing, Electricity, Tools and Machinery and Refrigeration.

Ahlsell celebrates 130 years!

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Ahlsell's history begins in 1877.

New structure of the web sites

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

The group's two web sites will get a new layout.

Ahlsell gives notice to 500 employees

Anonymous — 2008-11-26T14:25:46+01:00

Due to a successively deteriorating market situation, the Ahlsell Group is giving notice to 500 employees. Of the employees concerned, 300 work in the Group's Swedish operations and the remaining 200 are employed primarily in Norway and Finland. "All our main markets have weakened since the end of 2007 and for the next few years we expect significantly worsened sales and market conditions. We...

Johan Nilsson - new CEO for Ahlsell Sverige AB

Anonymous — 2008-06-27T15:25:02+02:00

To further strengthen the Ahlsell group management team, Johan Nilsson has been employed as CEO with a mission to run and develop the group's Swedish operations.

Ahlsell acquires distributor of tools and machinery in Finland

Anonymous — 2007-11-28T15:52:02+01:00

Ahlsell has agreed with Tarvikeykköset's owners to acquire the company, a strong distributor within the sector of tools and machinery in Tampere. The company has 18 employees and an annual turnover of just over SEK 50 million.

Caroline Sundewall appointed as new board member for Ahlsell

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Caroline Sundewall, who has an extensive experience of board work, has been appointed as new board member for Ahlsell.

Ahlsell enters the electrical products market in Finland

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Ahlsell has signed an agreement to acquire three electrical product distribution companies, Pohjolen Sähkötarvike, Kokkolan Sähkötarvike and Karjalan Sähkötarvike in Finland. With this acquisition Ahlsell is establishing its fifth product area, electrical products, in the Finnish market. The company has an total annual turnover of about EUR 13 million and 23 employees.

Ahlsell acquires market leading Latvian distributor of electric installation products

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Ahlsell has signed an agreement to acquire SIA Profs, the largest distributor of electric installation products in Latvia. SIA Profs is also active in the Heating & Plumbing and Tools & Machinery segments. The company has 180 employees and an annual turnover of approximately SEK 450 million.

Ahlsell acquires leading Estonian tools & machinery distributor

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Ahlsell has agreed with the owners of Satter AS to acquire the company, a distributor of tools and machinery with annual turnover of approximately SEK 60 million and 30 employees. The company has outlets in Tartu, Rakvere, Pärnu, Jöhvi and Tallinn, where its headquarter is located. This acquisition makes Ahlsell leader in tools & machinery in the Estonian market.

Ahlsell acquires Swedish distributor of tools and machinery

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Ahlsell AB has agreed with the owners of Industripartner i Småland to acquire its operations. Industripartner sells industrial supplies and steel from its shop and warehouse to industrial customers. The operations are concentrated in Emmaboda (southern Sweden) and surroundings, and the company has an annual turnover of about SEK 40 million and 11 employees.

Ahlsell acquires Swedish distributor of building and industrial supplies

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Ahlsell is acquiring the Borst-Anders company from Moweco Förvaltnings AB. Borst-Anders is a distributor of tools and machines as well as other building materials and industrial supplies. The company has a total annual turnover of about SEK 160 million and 50 employees.

Ahlsell makes additional acquisition within the Tools & Machinery sector in Finland

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Ahlsell AB acquires the Finnish company TKP-tools. The company is a distributor of Tools & Machinery as well as other industrial products. TKP-tools has a total annual turnover of approximately SEK 150 million and about 45 employees.

Ahlsell acquires distributor of Tools & Machinery in Finland

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Ahlsell AB has agreed with the owners of Ameronic Oy to acquire the company's operation. The company is a distributor of Tools & Machinery as well as other industrial products, focusing on the welding industry. Ameronic has a turnover of approximately SEK 50 million and about 20 employees.

Ahlsell acquires four Tools & Machinery retailers in Finland

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:16+02:00

Ahlsell AB has concluded an agreement on the acquisition of four Finnish companies, Pohjan Laakeri Oy, Savon Hitsauskeskus Oy, Työkalupari Oy and Pohjari Tarvike Oy. The Family businesses, owned by the Virkkunen family, were established during the 1990s and are leading retailers in the Finnish market within the product segment of tools and machinery, and also other industrial implements. The companies have a combined annual turnover of approx. SEK 75 million and about 25 employees.

Ahlsell's acquisition of Idestrands approved

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Ahlsell's acquisition of AB T. Idestrands with subsidiaries on January 4th has been approved by the Swedish competition authority.

Ahlsell acquires Idestrands

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Ahlsell AB has signed an agreement with group parent company Idestrands Fastighets AB, to acquire AB T. Idestrands and its subsidiaries, which sell tools and machinery as well as building products to professional users. AB T. Idestrands has an annual turnover of about SEK 350 million and 90 employees. The acquisition will strengthen Ahlsell's leading position in the tools and machinery segment.

Ahlsell acquires electrical wholesaler on Åland

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Ahlsell AB has acquired Ålands Elcenter AB, a leading electrical wholesaler with a strong position on Åland. Through this acquisition, Ahlsell is establishing its operations on a new and interesting market where Ahlsell's wide range of products can create new business opportunities.

Ahlsell acquires leading Estonian wholesaler in the heating & plumbing sector

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Ahlsell AB has concluded an agreement with the owners of AS FEB to
acquire the company. AS FEB is a market leader on the Estonian market
with a broad range of heating & plumbing products.

Ahlsell AS streamlines its operations

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Today, Ahlsell AS signed an agreement with Consorte Group ASA to sell Intelecom AS

Competition Authority approves Ahlsell's acquisition of the Finnish company Kojaltek OY

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Ahlsell's acquisition of Kojaltek OY on 3 May has been approved by the Finnish Competition Authority. Kojaltek is a leading player on the Finnish market within the product areas of tools and machinery together with other industrial equipment.

Ahlsell acquires a leading player in the Tools & Machinery sector on the Finnish market

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Ahlsell AB has concluded an agreement with privately owned company Kojaltek OY to acquire its operations. Kojaltek is a leading player on the Finnish market within the product sectors of tools and machinery together with other industrial equipment. The company has an annual turnover of about EURO 25 million and about 100 employees.

Ahlsell acquires cooling-products company Tempcold

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Ahlsell has signed an agreement with Atle Industri to acquire its wholly owned cooling-products company Tempcold.

Ahlsell acquires leading Norwegian electrical wholesale company

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Ahlsell AB has concluded an agreement with Nexans, the worldwide leader in the cable industry, to acquire its electrical wholesale operations in Norway, Nexans Distribusjon AS. The acquisition significantly strengthens Ahlsell's market position on the Norwegian market.

Ahlsell acquires Finnish market leader in the Do-It-Yourself sector

admin — 2007-10-22T12:18:15+02:00

Ahlsell AB has concluded an agreement with privately-owned Finnish DIY company Malk Teollisuuspalvelu Oy on the acquisition of its operations. Malk Teollisuuspalvelu is Finland's largest supplier of pre-packaged heating and plumbing materials. It has an annual turnover of about SEK 60 million and 20 employees.