- Malte Månson expands to northern Sweden through the acquisition of Skandinaviska Buss & Truck AB (SBTAB)
- The acquisition adds three strategically located workshops to the network, bringing the total to 30 workshops across Sweden following the transaction
- SBTAB’s founders and key management has re-invested alongside Accent Equity and Malte Månson management
Malte Månson expands its operations to northern Sweden by acquiring Skandinaviska Buss & Truck AB (SBTAB), with workshops in Söderhamn, Sundsvall and Edsbyn. SBTAB is authorized to service Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans, VDL buses, and EVO buses.
The workshops in Söderhamn and Sundsvall are renowned for their excellent service and have received numerous awards and recognition over the years for high quality and availability.
The Söderhamn workshop offers service and repair for Mercedes trucks, vans and passenger cars, as well as multi-brand services for trucks, trailers, buses, and construction machinery.
In Sundsvall, SBTAB offers not only sales and service of Mercedes’ truck programs but also multi-brand truck service, service for heavy-duty transport refrigeration, and specializes in trailer repairs.
“I am very excited about having Morgan Parment and Samuel Andersson and all the employees, who have built the excellent operations of SBTAB, on the Malte Månson team. I am impressed by the high customer satisfaction SBTAB have achieved, owing to their skillful and knowledgeable staff. SBTAB is perfectly aligned with the way Malte Månson operates, and I am certain that this transaction will strengthen our group further”, says Staffan Lindewald, CEO of Malte Månson.
The owners of SBTAB will remain in their current roles and have chosen to reinvest a significant portion of the purchase price in Malte Månson:
“We are very pleased to join Malte Månson and are making a substantial reinvestment as part of the transaction. We look forward to becoming a part of the group and contributing to the continued growth and development of the chain”, says Samuel Andersson, CEO of SBTAB.
“We have taken SBTAB to a new level in a short period of time and I am proud of what the team has accomplished. The transaction will further strengthen us and provides an opportunity to accelerate expansion. Shared values with a focus on customer satisfaction and personnel were key when selecting a new growth partner. We are really looking forward to the journey together with the Malte Månson team”, says Morgan Parment, site manager in Sundsvall and co-owner of SBTAB.
Following the transaction, Malte Månson will have 30 workshops across the country with an annual turnover of approximately 800 million SEK.
For additional information, please contact:
Mikael Strand, Chairman Malte Månson, +46 70 542 50 01,
mikael.strand@accentequity.se
Staffan Lindewald, CEO Malte Månsson, +46 70 829 91 21, staffan.lindewald@maltemanson.com
About Malte Månson:
Malte Månson is the largest independent service and repair provider of commercial vehicles in Sweden. The company’s history dates back to 1918 and it currently operates 18 workshops across the country with c. 180 employees. In 2023 the company generated sales of c. SEK 415 million.
www.maltemanson.com
About Skandinaviska Buss & Truck:
Skandinaviska Buss & Truck AB (SBTAB) is authorized for service & repair of Mercedes-Benz trucks and vans, VDL buses, and EVO buses. The company operates three workshops and employs c. 40 people. It is the largest workshop of its kind in Norrland. In 2023 the company generated sales of c. SEK 190 million.
www.sbtab.se
About Accent Equity:
Accent Equity has since 1994 invested in private Nordic companies where a new partner or owner can serve as a catalyst. Our ambition is to invest in and develop the companies to be Nordic, European or Global leaders through a professional, hands-on and long-term oriented approach that results in superior and sustainable returns.
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