Investment in Vacon

At the end of 2001, Ahlström Capital acquired an 8% interest in Vacon Plc. The company developed, manufactured and marketed power electronics devices for the needs of industry and utilities worldwide and had a revenue of 90.5 meur (2001).

The size of Ahlström Capital’s holding in Vacon had varied over the years, being 20% at its highest. Prior to the sale to Denmark-based Danfoss, Ahlström Capital was Vacon’s largest shareholder with a 10.6% ownership. In 2014, Vacon’s revenue was 409 meur.

Our ownership in Vacon was divested in 2014.

About A. Ahlström

Building on a legacy of more than 170 years, Ahlström is a long-term industrial owner, developing leading global specialist positions in Forest & Fiber and Environmental technology sectors. Our goal is to create a better world for future generations through sustainable value creation.

Our current portfolio includes privately held companies Ahlström Invest B.V. (including a significant ownership in Ahlstrom Oyj), Munksjö Paper AB, Metsäkonepalvelu Oy, Bast Fibre Technologies Inc, M&J Recycling A/S and GPV Group A/S. In addition, we have significant holdings in listed companies Suominen Corporation, Detection Technology Plc and Glaston Corporation. We also have major real estate and forest holdings, which are managed by our fully owned subsidiary, A. Ahlström Real Estate Ltd.

Contact Info

A. Ahlström Oy, Eteläesplanadi 14,
P.O.Box 169, 00131 Helsinki
Finland

Tel. +358 10 888 18
Email: firstname.lastname@aahlstrom.com