The origin of Alligo
In the Alligo family, strong brands such as Swedol and TOOLS come together with non-integrated companies in selected product and technology areas such as product media, welding, and batteries.
Each has its own unique history and strengths to be proud of. Alligo’s story began in 1832 with the founding of Grolls in Stockholm, Sweden.
Alligo completes the streamlining of the Group’s concept brands, with one in each country.
Swedol in Sweden and Tools in Norway and Finland.
Univern and Grolls products remain available in stores and online.
Components & Services (Momentum Group) is distributed to shareholders and separately listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Alligo completes the integration of Swedol and Tools.
Momentum Group changes name to Alligo.
Momentum Group makes a public offer to buy Swedol with the purpose to integrate the Swedol and Tools stores.
The acquisition is completed in spring 2020.
B&B Tools is split into two separately listed companies: Bergman & Beving and Momentum Group, which includes Tools.
Swedol acquires Björnkläder Intressenter AB, including the Grolls stores.
Swedol is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Swedol begins a store expansion phase and opens several new stores.
Bergman & Beving begins an aggressive acquisition strategy that lasts until 2008. 150 companies in Sweden, Norway and Finland are acquired and integrated into the Tools chain.
Hydraulprodukter changes its name to Swedol Hydraulprodukter and a couple of years later to Swedol.
Tools is founded in Norway as a part of Bergman & Beving.
The first physical Hydraulprodukter store opens in Tyresö. Nowadays called Swedol.
The mail order company Hydraulprodukter is established in Tyresö, Sweden.
Grolls is founded in Stockholm, Sweden.