Ahlsell strengthens position through acquisition of Lindqvist 26 July 2023

Ahlsell Norge AS has entered into an agreement to acquire all shares in Lindqvist AS, a company that provides tools and supplies to craftsmen and the industrial sector in western Norway.  

Lindqvist offers a wide range of power tools, hand tools, fasteners, and consumables, with its specialist expertise, service offering, and product range in drilling and cutting equipment, strengthening Ahlsell’s total offering. 

“By combining our strengths and competencies, we can now offer our customers a broader product range together with our comprehensive logistics solutions,” reports Ahlsell. 

Ahlsell and Lindqvist share the same vision of building a more sustainable society, and Lindqvist’s service workshop creates the opportunity for customers to extend the lifespan of the products they buy. “When Lindqvist’s expertise is combined with our strong sustainability work, we can offer customers even more environmentally friendly and cost-effective solutions,” underlines Ahlsell.

Lindqvist’s business includes an outlet, a warehouse, an online store and a workshop with operations in Bergen. The company has 10 employees and the turnover in 2022 amounted to NOK55 million (€4.7 million). 

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