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Mikko Karhu has been appointed as the new Managing Director of KTT Tekniikka Oy from 15th of January. Mikko started to work at KTT Tekniikka as Operations Director 2019. Prior to that he has worked as manager in the field of industrial maintenance. 

Mikko Karhu will replace Mikko Pekkola, one of the previous owners of KTT Tekniikka who will continue to work at KTT Tekniikka as the Sales and Business Development Director.

KTT Tekniikka Oy specializes in products and services for mechanical power transmissions used in the industrial sector. The company´s revenues in 2019 amounted to 7,7m€ and has approx. 50 employees. 

Michael Ahlgren has been appointed as CEO of Encitech Connectors AB from March 1, 2021. Michael has a broad industrial background with technology and leadership and a master’s degree in engineering.

Michael Ahlgren replaces the former CEO and owner Henrik Olsen who now retires.

Beijer Alma’s subsidiary Beijer Tech entered into an agreement today to acquire 75 percent of the shares in INUinvest AB, consisting of INUstyr together with its sister companies.

INUstyr is active in building automation systems and offers energy efficient solutions for public and private customers in Sweden. The company focuses on complete solutions for indoor environments through system integration and coordination, particularly in commercial and specialized buildings. The corporate group’s sales amount to approximately MSEK 110 with favorable profitability.

Beijer Tech’s President, Staffan Johansson, commented on the transaction: “The acquisition of INUstyr represents an important milestone for Beijer Tech. INUstyr is a well-managed niche company with a very strong market position. I’m pleased that we were able to complete this acquisition, which we view as an exciting new area in Beijer Tech.”

After the sale of the majority stake, the previous principal owners will remain in place as minority owners and in their operative roles to further develop operations. INUstyr’s CEO, Roger Svensson, commented on the transaction: “For us in the INU Group, this feels like a natural step in our ongoing journey of growth. We are convinced that in Beijer Tech, we have found the right strategical partner for the long-term ownership and development of the company alongside new and existing customers.”

Beijer Alma’s CEO, Henrik Perbeck, commented on the transaction: “Beijer Tech is continuing to pursue its strategy of acquiring companies in attractive niches and this acquisition provides a platform for a new growth area.”

For further information, please contact:
President and CEO of Beijer Alma, Henrik Perbeck, +46 18 15 71 60
President of Beijer Tech, Staffan Johansson, +46 70 564 70 29

Beijer Alma’s subsidiary Beijer Tech acquired the shares in PA Ventiler AB, based in Lindome outside Gothenburg, via Lundgrens Sverige AB today.

PA Ventiler conducts sales of valves, primarily to the pulp & paper industry as well as the chemical and petrochemical industry. The company generates revenues of approximately MSEK 27 with favorable profitability.

Beijer Tech’s President, Staffan Johansson, commented on the transaction: “The acquisition of PA Ventiler represents an important milestone for the Fluid Technology business area and for Lundgrens. PA Ventiler is a well-managed niche company with a very strong market position. I’m pleased that we were able to complete the acquisition, which is an excellent match for our Fluid Technology business area, which includes Lundgrens Sverige, Svebab, Packningar & Plast and Lundgrens Norge).”

In connection with change of ownership of their family business, Fredrik Karlsson will assume the role of Managing Director of the company and Ulf Karlsson will concentrate on his role as Sales Director Lena Karlsson will continue in her role as Finance manager.

Fredrik Karlsson commented on the transaction: “For PA Ventiler, this feels like a natural step in our ongoing journey of growth. We are confident that we will strengthen our market position as a supplier to Swedish industry together with Beijer Tech.”

Beijer Alma’s CEO, Henrik Perbeck, commented on the transaction: “Beijer Tech is continuing to pursue its strategy of acquiring companies in attractive niches and, through this acquisition, has further strengthened its operations within fluid technology.”

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Staffan Johansson has been appointed as the new CEO of Beijer Tech. Staffan Johansson currently serves as CEO of Lundgrens, Beijer Tech’s largest business, as well as Business Area President for Fluid Technology. He will replace Staffan Andersson, who is moving on to a senior position outside the Group.

Staffan Johansson will assume his new role by December 1 at the latest. He is 43 years old, holds a master’s degree in engineering and has extensive experience from international, industrial operations. Since 2016, he has served as CEO of Beijer Tech’s largest company, Lundgrens, as well as Business Area Manager for Fluid Technology. Prior to that, Staffan Johansson worked at Stena Technoworld, where he held various positions including Managing Director of the company’s German operations.

Beijer Tech specializes in industrial trading and manufacturing. The company’s revenues in 2018 amounted to MSEK 913. Its operations have undergone changes in recent years with the aim of increasing the added value of its products and services through both organic growth and acquisitions. These measures have resulted in tangible earnings improvements.

“Outgoing CEO Staffan Andersson has made valuable contributions to the development of Beijer Tech. We would like to thank him for the time he has spent at the company and wish him continued success in his new role,” says Henrik Perbeck, President and CEO of Beijer Alma.

As Business Area Manager for Fluid Technology, Staffan Johansson has already been heavily involved in the ongoing development of Beijer Tech.

“Staffan is a highly regarded leader who has carried out effective change initiatives in the company’s largest business. He has also contributed to successful acquisitions within Fluid Technology, such as Svebab, Packningar & Plast and Codan. He is therefore the right person to lead Beijer Tech’s continued journey of growth.”

“I look forward to continuing to develop Beijer Tech’s operations together with the company’s employees. And we will do so based on our decentralized business model, which encourages local business acumen and an individual sense of responsibility. This approach has proven successful, both when it comes to managing acquisitions and in the further development of existing operations,” says Staffan Johansson.

For further information, please contact: 
Henrik Perbeck, President and CEO of Beijer Alma AB, Tel: +46 8 506 427 50

Beijer Alma’s subsidiary Beijer Tech has today, through its Finnish subsidiary Beijer Oy, acquired the shares in KTT Tekniikka Oy.

KTT Tekniikka offers a broad range of mechanical power transmission products and service for the Finnish market. The company reported revenues of MEUR 7.5 for 2018 with favorable profitability and has numerous customers in various industries, including the pulp and paper, engineering and processing industry.  

Beijer Tech’s President, Staffan Andersson, commented on the transaction: “The acquisition of KTT Tekniikka will strengthen Beijer Tech’s market position in Finland and enable the company to establish a presence in the area of mechanical power transmission, a new segment in our Industrial Products business area.” 

Beijer Alma’s CEO, Henrik Perbeck, commented on the transaction: “We are pleased to have acquired this well-run company, which is an good complement to Beijer Tech’s operations and will contribute to our continued international expansion. This is Beijer Tech’s second acquisition in the Finnish market in a short period of time, which has enabled the company to double its sales and presence in Finland.” 

Mikko Pekkola, CEO and co-founder of KTT Tekniikka, commented on the transaction: “We are very pleased to have Beijer Tech as our new owner. We look forward to working together to continue to develop the company and further strengthen our market position.” 

For further information, please contact:
President of Beijer Tech, Staffan Andersson, +46 72 247 47 36
President and CEO of Beijer Alma, Henrik Perbeck, +46 18 15 71 60

Beijer Tech has today entered into an agreement through Lundgrens Sverige AB, to acquire the shares of Codan AS in Norway from the Norwegian company Albert E. Olsen AS.

Codan AS is a full-service supplier of hoses, couplings and injection systems, with revenues of MNOK 33 in the Norwegian market in 2018.  In addition to wholesale operations, the company also offers service and manufacturing of customized steel hoses and other products. 

Comments from Beijer Tech’s President, Staffan Andersson, on the acquisition: “The acquisition of Codan AS is an important milestone for the Fluid Technology business area, to which Lundgrens Sverige AB belongs. The transaction has enabled Lundgrens to establish a presence in the Norwegian market through its broad product range of hoses, couplings and industrial rubber.  Together with Codan AS, the company will form a leading Nordic wholesaler business with excellent development potential.”

Comments from Beijer Alma’s CEO, Henrik Perbeck, on the transaction: “Through this acquisition, Beijer Tech has shown its potential to expand its leading Swedish operations to an international level and create companies with a strong local presence that can benefit from central purchasing and cost synergies.”

The seller, Albert E. Olsen AS (AEO), is a nationwide supplier of personal protection equipment, tools and consumables for the industrial, construction and fishing sectors. Comments from AEO’s President, Frode Størdal, on the transaction: “We are delighted over Beijer Tech’s acquisition of Codan AS. This will ultimately create a highly robust player in the Norwegian market, and we look forward to a strong partnership between AEO and Codan AS through the company’s new owner, Lundgrens.”

For further information, please contact:
President of Beijer Tech, Staffan Andersson, +46 72 247 47 36
President and CEO of Beijer Alma, Henrik Perbeck, +46 18 15 71 60

Beijer Tech has today entered into an agreement to acquire the shares in Encitech Connectors AB in Halmstad.

The company is a Swedish manufacturer and distributor of electronic components for the industrial sector, with revenues of approximately MSEK 50 and favorable profitability. Half of the company’s revenues are derived from proprietary products and 70 percent of its products are exported to customers in some 20 different countries.

Beijer Tech’s President, Staffan Andersson, commented on the transaction: “I’m pleased that we have acquired this profitable and well-managed company which offers ample growth opportunities. We look forward to developing the company further together with its previous owners.”

Beijer Alma’s CEO, Henrik Perbeck, commented on the transaction: “Through this acquisition, Beijer Tech is showing new opportunities for profitable growth. Beijer Tech serves as a platform for acquisitions and is a good home for industrial manufacturing and trading companies.”

For further information, please contact:
President of Beijer Tech, Staffan Andersson, +46 72 247 47 36

Beijer Tech has today entered into an agreement to acquire the assets and liabilities in the Finnish company Uudenmaan Murskaus.

The company sells spare and wear parts for rock crushers with revenues of approximately MEUR 2 and favorable profitability.

Comments from Beijer Tech’s President Staffan Andersson on the acquisition: “I’m pleased that we have acquired this profitable and well-managed company with good growth opportunities, that is a good fit with our operations in Finland.” 

Comments from Beijer Alma’s President and CEO Henrik Perbeck on the acquisition: “This transaction is another example of the solid platform Beijer Tech provides for acquisitions and as a home for companies in industrial trading.”

For further information, please contact:
Staffan Andersson, President of Beijer Tech AB, Tel: +46 72 247 47 36

Beijer Tech has today entered into an agreement to acquire Packningar och Plast AB, a manufacturing company located in Norsborg outside Stockholm.

The takeover is expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2018.

The company, which was formed in 1984, supplies gaskets, seals and plastics to Swedish industry. Its revenues in 2016 amounted to approximately MSEK 20 and the company has favorable profitability as well as a broad customer base.

Comments from Beijer Tech’s President, Staffan Andersson, on the acquisition: “I’m pleased that we have acquired this well-managed company, which is an excellent match with our Fluid Technology business area and the focus there on increased manufacturing and refinement.”

Comments from Beijer Alma’s President and CEO, Bertil Person: “Beijer Tech is carrying out its second acquisition in a short period of time and Packningar och Plast will further strengthen the market position of the Fluid Technology business area.”

For further information, please contact:
President of Beijer Tech, Staffan Andersson, +46 72 247 47 36

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