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.
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.
Momentum Group changes name to become Alligo AB.
Momentum Group makes a public offer to buy Swedol with the purpose to integrate the Swedol and Tools stores.
B&B Tools (Bergman & Beving) divests Momentum Group that includes Tools to its shareholders.
Swedol acquires Grolls.
Swedol is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Swedol begins a store expansion phase and rapidly 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 two years later to only Swedol
Tools is founded in Norway as a part of Bergman & Beving.
The first physical Hydraulprodukter store opens. Nowadays called Swedol.
The mail order company Hydraulprodukter is established in Tyresö, Sweden.
Grolls is founded in Stockholm, Sweden.