Ahlsell – Ahlsell acquires Collett Svetsmaskinservice AB
Ahlsell Sverige AB has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in Collett Svetsmaskinservice AB, an established wholesaler in welding and tools.
This acquisition further strengthens Ahlsell’s offerings in these areas.
Collett supplies equipment to the industry within welding, machinery, processing, and personal protective equipment. The company has fourteen employees, a turnover of approximately 41 MSEK in 2024, and operates a store, warehouse, and office in Täby.
Through this acquisition, Ahlsell gains access to enhanced expertise, a broader product range, and increased availability within the welding sector. This enables us to offer even better comprehensive solutions to our industrial and workshop customers, particularly in the Stockholm region.
The acquisition is expected to be completed in June 2025.
SourceAhlsell
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More information on Collett Svetsmaskinservice AB by Ahlsell: https://collett.se/ + Established wholesaler in welding and tools, our ambition and overall strategy is that each individual product should justify its place on the shelf. The products should be in demand, maintain good quality and be market leaders in their segment. We work actively and long-term together with our suppliers so that when you are looking for something at Collett you do not have to waste time on low-priced products, consumer products and things that just “happened to come along”.
Collett Welding Machine Service’s strict product strategy is based on our deep respect for the customer’s time and professionalism.
Collett supplies equipment to the industry within welding, machinery, processing, and personal protective equipment. The company has fourteen employees, a turnover of approximately 41 MSEK in 2024, and operates a store, warehouse, and office in Täby.
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EMR Additional Notes:
- Welding:
- Fabrication process that joins materials, primarily metals, by using heat, pressure, or both, to create a strong and permanent bond. It involves melting the base materials at the join and allowing them to cool and solidify, forming a weld.
- PPE (Personal Protective Equipment):
- Specialized clothing or equipment worn by an employee for protection against injury or infection. The hazards addressed by protective equipment include physical, electrical, heat, chemicals, biohazards, and airborne particulate matter.
- PPE categories: eye and face protection, hand protection, body protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection.
- Distribution Center (DC) and Warehouses:
- A warehouse is used for storing products while a distribution center, apart from storing products offers value-added services like product mixing, order fulfillment, cross docking, packaging etc. A distribution center stores products for relatively lesser periods compared to a warehouse.
- Warehouses prioritize efficient storage and inventory management, while distribution centers focus on the timely and accurate movement of goods.