{"id":3949,"date":"2017-11-19T21:18:51","date_gmt":"2017-11-19T21:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mcfcorpfin.com\/mcf-advises-axel-johnson-international-on-acquisition-of-the-mechanical-power-transmission-business-of-sks-group\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T15:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T14:50:13","slug":"mcf-advises-axel-johnson-international-on-acquisition-of-the-mechanical-power-transmission-business-of-sks-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcfcorpfin.com\/news\/mcf-advises-axel-johnson-international-on-acquisition-of-the-mechanical-power-transmission-business-of-sks-group\/","title":{"rendered":"MCF advises Axel Johnson International on acquisition of the mechanical power transmission business of SKS Group"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Deal<\/h2>\n<p>With the acquisition, Axel Johnson International further strengthens its presence in the Nordic power transmission market. \u201cThis acquisition is a perfect match with our growth strategy of acquiring market leading distributors with a high degree of technical know-how and competence in mechanical power-transmission solutions,\u201d says Ola Sj\u00f6lin, Managing Director of Axel Johnson International\u2018s Industrial Solutions. \u201cIt is also in line with Axel Johnson International\u2019s aim to be technical solution providers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Following the closing of the transaction, the five companies will operate as an independent group under the SKS brand name within Axel Johnson International\u2019s Industrial Solutions business group.<\/p>\n<h2>The Target<\/h2>\n<p>SKS Group is a Finnish family-owned enterprise founded in 1924 offering a unique combination of services and products for the needs of the machine and equipment building industry in Finland and other selected market areas. SKS and several of its subsidiaries are headquartered in Finland and operate international units in Poland, Sweden, Russia and Estonia. SKS\u2019s skills are integrated in large projects to create tailored solutions. All of its services draw on its strong technical expertise.<\/p>\n<p>The units acquired by Axel Johnson International operate in Finland, Sweden and Estonia. Products include mechanical power transmission components, such as gears and motors, belts and linear motion components.<\/p>\n<h2>Client Statement<\/h2>\n<p>Hans Glemstedt, Head of Group Strategy and M&amp;A, Axel Johnson International, said: \u201cWe found MCF\u2019s service invaluable throughout the entire process. In particular, we valued the early stage, introductory efforts which allowed us to enter into exclusive negotiations.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>About Axel Johnson International<\/h2>\n<p>Axel Johnson International is a privately owned Swedish industrial group of more than 90 companies in 25 countries, with combined annual sales of EUR 750 million. The company drives business development and growth through a long-term approach to ownership in strategic niche markets, primarily technical components and solutions for industrial processes. 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