PPE & Utilities
PPE & Utilities comprises companies that supply personal protective equipment and consumables for professional users in the construction, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. The division primarily serves Nordic industrial and construction retailers.
High expertise
The companies within PPE & Utilities specialise in supplying personal protective equipment and consumables, primarily to Nordic industrial and construction retailers. The portfolio addresses essential safety and operational needs across a wide range of B2B end-markets.
Recurring business
The division operates in stable markets driven by ongoing industrial and construction activity, where personal protective equipment and consumables are essential recurring purchases. Regulatory requirements and workplace safety standards support consistent demand.
Focus on operational excellence
The division prioritises the continued development of its existing companies to improve margins and returns. The emphasis is on organic growth and operational improvements, while acquisitions are not a near-term priority.
With our broad base of recurring customers, we focus on high-quality essential products combined with excellent customer support.
Industry cases
Tools that drop from heights account for a large portion of all workplace accidents, which is why the demand for tool safety is steadily increasing and the market is growing rapidly. During 2021, Bergman & Beving acquired the Norwegian company Albretsen as part of its goal to become a leader in the tool safety niche. The PPE & Utilities division thereby strengthened its offering and gained expertise within the oil and gas industry.
When the coronavirus pandemic hit, TengTools saw its order intake decrease. Instead of waiting out the pandemic, the company increased its sales activity and development efforts. This resulted in a new, unique tools cart that refined the idea from the bestselling 1001 cart, which was only manufactured in limited quantities.