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  • Transport Solutions Acquires Begni Group to Strengthen Position in Southern Europe

    Forankra Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s Transport Solutions business group, has acquired Begni Group S.p.A., a well-established Italian distributor of primarily cargo securing and lifting products. The acquisition strengthens Forankra Group’s presence in Southern Europe and supports its strategy to expand regionally while enhancing its offering within the industrial segment.

  • Transport Solutions Strengthens Vehicle Component Business in Finland Through Acquisition of RST Steel Oy

    TMT Widni Oy, a Finnish vehicle component group within Axel Johnson International’s business group Transport Solutions, has acquired a majority shareholding in RST Steel Oy, a leading Finnish manufacturer of bull bars and light bars for commercial vehicles. The acquisition strengthens Transport Solutions’ vehicle component offering and supports continued growth in vehicle safety products.

  • Forankra Group Acquires Locatum AB, Strengthening Marine Cargo Securing in Northern Europe

    Forankra Group, part of Axel Johnson International’s Transport Solutions business group, has acquired Locatum AB, a Swedish specialist in cargo securing solutions for marine transport. The acquisition strengthens Forankra Group’s position in marine cargo securing and supports continued growth in Northern Europe and the Baltic Sea.

  • Transport Solutions Strengthens Camera Business with Acquisition of WIP

    Axel Johnson International’s business group, Transport Solutions, has acquired WIP, a Swedish supplier of high-quality rear-view camera systems and sensors for industrial vehicles. The acquisition expands Transport Solutions’ product portfolio while reinforcing its position in the vehicle components market.

  • Transport Solutions expands its Vehicle Components Platform in the Nordics

    Axel Johnson International’s business group Transport Solutions strengthens its position in the Nordic market by acquiring the share majority of Parlok Oy and Parlok Trading Oy (Parlok Group), a leading manufacturer and whole seller of products and accessories for commercial vehicles. The current owners will stay on as shareholders.

  • Forankra Group Acquires J2SERVID to Expand European Industry Presence

    Forankra Group, part of Axel Johnson International within the Transport Solutions business group, has announced the strategic acquisition of J2Servid S.L. (J2S), a leading Spanish provider of one-way-securing (OWS) products for the transportation and industry sector.