PRESS RELEASE, DEC 2 2025
ELMAB acquires Melin & Carlsson Hydraulic AB
ELMAB acquires Melin & Carlsson Hydraulic AB
ELMAB has acquired a majority stake in Melin & Carlsson Hydraulic AB, an established manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders with operations in Tranås and Borås.
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For more information, please contact:
Fredrik Bertils, Group CEO, ELMAB
Phone: +46 70 601 62 90
E-mail: fredrik.bertils@elmab.se
Mattias Gadd, Chairman of ELMAB and CEO of Grönskär Gruppen
Phone: +46 70 346 22 16
E-mail: mattias.gadd@gronskar.se
ELMAB acquires Melin & Carlsson Hydraulic AB
ELMAB has acquired a majority stake in Melin & Carlsson Hydraulic AB, an established manufacturer of hydraulic cylinders with operations in Tranås and Borås. The acquisition is a strategic step in ELMAB’s growth journey and means a broadening of the product and customer portfolio. Together, the companies are expected to reach a turnover of over SEK 500 million by 2026.
By combining Melin & Carlsson Hydraulic AB’s technical expertise and production resources with ELMAB’s industrial experience, the group’s position as a comprehensive supplier of hydraulic cylinders is strengthened. The result is increased capacity, faster deliveries, and a stronger customer offering.
”The acquisition is a natural step in our ambition to grow within hydraulic cylinders. Together, we create even greater value for our customers,” says Fredrik Bertils, Group CEO of ELMAB.
Melin & Carlsson Hydraulic AB, founded in 1990, has approximately 120 employees andsupplies both Swedish and international OEM customers in recycling, logistics, forestry, construction, and material handling. The company will continue to operate under its own name within the ELMAB Group. Ola Melin, CEO and former co-owner, will remain in his role.
”ELMAB and its principal owner Grönskär Gruppen’s industrial experience and long-term approach to partnerships make them ideal owners for Melin & Carlsson Hydraulic AB. With their support, we have the opportunity to invest and grow further – both in Sweden and internationally,” says Ola Melin, CEO of Melin & Carlsson Hydraulic AB.
ELMAB is a classic Swedish industrial company with roots in Dala-Järna since 1946. The company specializes in the development and manufacture of customized hydraulic cylinders and valve blocks, with production in modern, automated facilities in Dala-Järna, Falun, and Mora. ELMAB supplies leading players in construction, forestry, and industry, and is known for its high quality, customer-oriented approach, and long-term partnerships. Since 2023, ELMAB has been part of Grönskär Gruppen.