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Always long-term always impatient

Axel Johnson is a leading Swedish family-owned business, undergoing rapid transformation. We build and develop strong and long-term businesses that contribute to addressing societal challenges in areas such as food, energy, health, and industry. Through our companies, we meet over one and a half million customers every day, and together, we aim to be a positive force for change.

With a history of 150 years, Axel Johnson is currently led by the fifth generation. The key to our success has always been innovation. That's why we set a clear target in 2015 – in ten years, 50 percent of what we do should be things that we don't do today, and with 50 percent lower climate impact.

Our companies

Axel Johnson International

Axel Johnson International is an industrial group that acquires and develops companies in strategically selected niche markets.

Net sales 2023

19,187 MSEK

ProfitAX 2023

1,633 MSEK

Companies

200

Employees

≈ 5 800

Ownership

100 %

Markets

34

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Axfood

Axfood is a leading retail group in the Swedish food retail market with several successful food concepts.

Net sales 2023

81,111 MSEK

ProfitAX 2023

3,037 MSEK

Companies

13

Employees

≈ 13 200

Ownership

50,1%

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Dustin

Dustin is a leading online-based IT partner with operations in the Nordic and Benelux regions.

Net sales 22/23

23,577 MSEK

ProfitAX 22/23

237 MSEK

Companies

30

Employees

≈ 2 500

Ownership

50.1 %

Markets

8

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Martin & Servera

Martin & Servera is Sweden's leading restaurant wholesaler, delivering beverages, food, equipment, services, and expertise to restaurants and large kitchens.

Net sales 2023

19,739 MSEK

ProfitAX 2023

504 MSEK

Companies

13

Employees

≈ 3 350

Ownership

100 %

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Novax

Novax is a sector-focused, active and long-term ownership partner that invests in small and medium-sized growth companies.

Net sales 2023

2,261 MSEK

ProfitAX 2023

-357 MSEK

Companies

≈ 20

Ownership

100 %

Markets

14

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News

9/10/2024

Hanna Graflund Sleyman assumes new role in Axel Johnson’s executive management team

Hanna Graflund Sleyman, previously CEO for Kicks Group, among other positions, has been appointed Executive Vice President for Emerging Technology at Axel Johnson, with the task to further strengthen the capabilities and development of emerging technologies within the group and subsidiaries.

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7/5/2024

FoodBridge Becomes Part of Novax's Future Food Focus Sector

In 2022, Axel Johnson launched the FoodBridge initiative to accelerate the transition to a more sustainable food system. FoodBridge invests in early-stage foodtech companies with the potential to create positive change and has served as a platform for collaboration and innovation between food companies both within and outside Axel Johnson.

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5/28/2024

Axel Johnson Extends its Partnership with Järvaveckan until 2026: “More Important than Ever”

Axel Johnson extends its partnership with The Global Village/Järvaveckan until 2026. This year's Järvaveckan takes place from May 29 to June 1, and Axel Johnson is participating alongside companies from the group and partners from civil society.

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