Ahlsell

In May 2012, CVC completed the acquisition of Ahlsell, the leading distributor of electrical, refrigeration and heating and plumbing products to trade and DIY enthusiasts in the Nordic region.

The company has more than 220 outlets in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Estonia and Russia. It offers a wide range of products and services in heating and plumbing, electrical, tools and machinery, refrigeration and DIY. The group has an annual turnover of approximately €2.3 billion (2011) and employs some 4,500 members of staff.