Axel Johnson International

Founded in 1873, Axel Johnson International is a family-owned business operating in the European market, focusing primarily on the Nordic countries. Its headquarters is based in Stockholm, Sweden. 

Axel Johnson International offers seminars and training programmes to its employees in its own business school. 

In the financial year 2020, Axel Johnson International achieved a turnover of € 7.5 million. 

Furthermore, the enterprise gained recognition through the Leader of the Year award, dedicated to its president and Ceo in 2020. 

Axel Johnson International englobes around 100 companies in 6 different segments which are as follows:

• Fluid Handling Solutions
• Industrial Solutions
• Lifting Solutions
• Power Transmission Solutions
• Transport Solutions
• Driveline Solutions

Axfood: is one of the leading distributors in the retail grocery industry and controls 20% of the market in Sweden. The firm has launched many private labels such as Willys and Axfood Snabbgross Grains. 

Dustin: has offered IT products since 1984 which consists of around 280,000 references.

Ahlens: a department store chain operating more than 60 stores, offering home, fashion and beauty products. 

Novax: an investment company which focuses on SMEs.

Kicks: a beauty chain operating in Scandinavia. The firm offers around 25,000 references from 300 brands. 

Martin & Servera: Sweden’s leading restaurant and food service specialist which offers around 50,000 references. 

Axsol: an investment company operating in the solar energy sector. 

Axel Johnson International provides a wide range of organic products for consumers with specific food needs. 

Additionally, the Group maintains the highest quality standards as it fulfils the criterias for Swedish Krav and EU-organic certification. 

In relation to its logistics solutions, Axel Johnson International operates its own logistics hubs, warehouses, trucks and trailers hence ensuring the smooth running of the supply chain. 

It is noteworthy that the firm signed an agreement with Alight in 2021 to build 3 solar parks in Sweden with a total installed power of about 90 MW. 

Concerning sustainability, the company is reducing its environmental impact by lowering its energy use and emissions from transportation.