Ahlsell

Ahlsell Expands in Hallsberg

990WEB01\narva — 2010-03-22T10:05:45+01:00

The expansion comprises the extension of the existing premises by about 8, 000 m2 together with the purchase of new land totalling 55, 000 m2. Construction is expected to begin shortly, reaching completion in the autumn of 2010. The building will then cover some 68, 000 m2, with 240, 000 m2 of adjacent outdoor storage space, making it the largest such warehouse in Northern Europe. “This project...

Ny administrerande Direktör i Norge

Göran Brandt — 2010-01-05T09:56:38+01:00

Helge Holen har anställts som ny administrerande Direktör för Ahlsell Norge AS.

Helge är 48 år gammal och innehar en Master of Science från Norwegian School of Economic & Business samt en MBA från University of Columbia.

Helges karriär startade inom konsultbolaget McKinsey & Co och via olika chefsbefattningar inom Atlas-Stord, PWC, Norsk Hydro och Orkla. Mellan 2007-2008 arbetade Helge som administrerande Direktör för Elkem. Under 2009 har han arbetat som management konsult.

Det är glädjande att vi lyckats attrahera en i Norge högt ansedd ledare till att ta chefskapet för Ahlsell i Norge. Helge kommer att få all nödvändig support från koncernledningen, där han ingår, för att genomföra de förändringar som krävs säger Koncernchef Göran Näsholm i en kommentar.

Helge tillträder tjänsten den 18 januari.

Ahlsell acquires complementing business

Anonymous — 2009-11-03T09:40:11+01:00

A Letter of Intent has been signed between Ahlsell AB and the listed Danish company Solar A/S, relating to an acquisition of Solar's business in Finland.

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