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.

2024

Alligo completes the streamlining of the Group’s concept brands, with one in each country. Swedol in Sweden and Tools in Norway and Finland.

2022

The Components and Services business area (Momentum Group) is distributed to shareholders and listed under its own name on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Alligo completes the integration of Swedol and Tools.

2021

Momentum Group changes its name to Alligo.

2019

Momentum Group makes a public takeover bid to acquire Swedol, with the intention of integrating Swedol and Tools. The acquisition is completed in spring 2020.

2017

B&B Tools (formerly Bergman & Beving) is split into two separately listed companies: Bergman & Beving and Momentum Group, which includes Tools.

2016

Swedol acquires Björnkläder Intressenter AB, including the Grolls brand.

2013

Swedol adopts a new strategy with a focus on the professional market.

2008

Swedol is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

2006

Swedol expands, opening several new stores.

2002

Bergman & Beving launches a six-year aggressive acquisition strategy. 150 companies in Sweden, Norway and Finland are acquired and integrated into the Tools chain.

1999

Hydraulprodukter changes its name to Swedol Hydraulprodukter and a couple of years later to Swedol.
Tools is formed in Norway, as part of Bergman & Beving.

1995

Hydraulprodukter opens its first physical store.

1963

Mail order company Hydraulprodukter (later Swedol) is established in Tyresö, south of Stockholm.

1832

L. Groll Lärftshandel is founded on Järntorget in Gamla stan, Stockholm.