5 Apr 2023

Layer Group adds another industry leader to the group with the acquisition of Målerifixarna i Linköping AB

The acquisition of Målerifixarna i Linköping AB with its strong position in the local market further establishes Layer Group's presence in the Mälardalen area. Together with other entrepreneurs in the group, Layer Group's foundation for further expansion in both Mälardalen and southern Sweden is strengthened.

Målerifixarna Förvärv
John Strand (CEO Layer Group), Marcus Wistrand (CEO Målerifixarna), Johan Hansson (work manager Målerifixarna) and Hugo Tullberg Wengholm (COO Layer Group)

In 2022, we acquired and integrated 14 companies into the group, all well-established and industry-leading players in their respective regions. Målerifixarna i Linköping will be our first acquisition this year and we are very happy to welcome them to the group. For Layer Group, this means that we further strengthen the group's presence in an wide area and that we gain a company known for its high quality, exactly the type of company and entrepreneurs that we want to add to our group,” says John Strand, President and CEO of Layer Group.


Målerifixarna i Linköping is a classic painting company with a strong market position and good long-term profitability. They have a foundation in framework agreements with Linköping's public housing companies as well as expertise in the renovation of heritage buildings and other older properties.


Layer Group aims to maintain a good acquisition rate in 2023, and a thorough acquisition strategy ensures we gain strong, well-established and profitable companies. The strategy is always based on maintaining a strong entrepreneurial spirit and local roots in the companies joining the group. Together, we can contribute to greater professionalism, higher quality services and increased profitability by offering our entrepreneurs partnerships and the best conditions.


We are proud to be part of Layer Group as we know that they only look to work with the best painting companies. Being part of Sweden's largest surface coating company, with a very strong owner in Layer Group, will secure the future for both our employees and customers,” says Marcus Wistrand, CEO of Målerifixarna i Linköping.


About Målerifixarna i Linköping AB
Målerifixarna i Linköping was founded in 2006 and until today has been owned and operated by Marcus Wistrand and Johan Hansson. As a full-service company with just over 20 employees, Målerifixarna is able to perform all services within the painting industry, with a primary focus on framework agreements, maintenance, service and repair, as well as exterior painting and apartment and window renovations.