The origin of Alligo
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The origin of Alligo

Alligo unites strong brands such as TOOLS, Swedol, Grolls and Univern. Each with its own unique history and unique strengths. The origin of Alligo dates back to 1832, when Grolls was founded in Stockholm, Sweden.

2022
2022

Components & Services (Momentum Group) is distributed to shareholders and separately listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Alligo AB (publ) is a leading player in personal protection, tools and supplies in the Nordic region, uniting the brands TOOLS, Swedol, Grolls and Univern.

2021
2021

Momentum Group changes name to become Alligo AB.

2019
2019

Momentum Group makes a public offer to buy Swedol with the purpose to integrate the Swedol and Tools stores.

2017
2017

B&B Tools (Bergman & Beving) divests Momentum Group that includes Tools to its shareholders.

2016
2016

Swedol acquires Grolls.

2008
2008

Swedol is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

2006
2006

Swedol begins a store expansion phase and rapidly opens several new stores.

2002
2002

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.

1999
1999

Hydraulprodukter changes its name to Swedol
Hydraulprodukter and two years later to only Swedol

1999

Tools is founded in Norway as a part of Bergman & Beving.

1995
1995

The first physical Hydraulprodukter store opens. Nowadays called Swedol.

1963
1963

The mail order company Hydraulprodukter is established in Tyresö, Sweden.

1832
1832

Grolls is founded in Stockholm, Sweden.

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