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.

“We are happy to welcome Parlok to our group, it is well-aligned with our business group strategy for continued expansion. This is a well-run and profitable company that will make a good addition through its high-quality products and close customer relationships. Parlok will complement our offering as well as enable synergies with the other companies in our group,” says Erik Eklöv, Managing Director, Transport Solutions.

Parlok was founded in 1970 and is located in Parainen close to Turku in Finland. The Parlok Group with 60 employees, has two parts; Parlok Oy that manufactures and sells mudguards and spray suppression systems for commercial vehicles worldwide. Parlok Trading that handles the Finnish market with truck and trailer parts. Parlok has a long history and experience in the industry starting as a branch within Partek in 1959 making plastic products. The primary customers are bodybuilders in Europe but also with some export globally and the core product is mudguards.

“We’re glad to become part of Transport Solutions and Axel Johnson International. This entrepreneurial, large industrial group will bring us considerable opportunities for future growth,” says Jari Salminen, CEO, Parlok Group.

For further information, please contact:

Erik Eklöv, Managing Director, Transport Solutions

+46 703 20 29 39, erik.eklov@axinter.com

Jari Salminen, Managing Director, Parlok Group

+358 44 754 22 31, jari.salminen@parlok.fi