7.2.2023
HANKO, FINLAND – Manner, a Hanko-based caster manufacturer, today announced its acquisition by Colson Group, a global leader in caster and wheel product solutions.
“We are excited to be joining Colson Group, the largest manufacturer and distributor of caster and wheel products in the world,” said Tapio Manner, Chairman of the Board. “Since my family started Manner over 130 years ago, we have grown to become the leading caster manufacturer in the Nordic countries, with a reputation for quality and reliable service to our long-standing customers. I am confident that together with Colson Group, a company that shares our values and commitment to excellence, Manner will continue its long tradition of outstanding production in Hanko for many years to come.”
Headquartered in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, US-based Colson Group has over 1,600 employees and a portfolio of world-renowned brands globally manufactured and marketed by Colson Group’s 25 facilities. Through its world-class product portfolio and partnerships, Colson Group ships over 192,000 products daily across the largest caster distribution network in the world.
“We are pleased to have found a trusted partner in Colson Group, with its own long history of business excellence,” said Jukka Immonen, Managing Director of Manner. “I look forward to continuing Manner’s legacy of strong performance and unparalleled commitment to its customers, suppliers and employees.”
“Under the leadership and care of the Manner family, Manner has earned a reputation and track record of quality and reliability, as a leader in the design and manufacture of medical casters,” said Richard Kobor, CEO of Colson Group. “We are proud to welcome Manner to the Colson Group and to support the company’s longstanding leading position in the Nordic region. Across the world, Colson Group’s portfolio brands and products are known for their quality, safety, and innovation, and Manner will continue to excel under our new partnership.”
About Manner
Manner is a traditional family-owned company founded in 1890. Manner has over 80 years’ experience in the design and manufacture of a variety of castor products. The first Manner castors were manufactured in the 1930s, and since 1974, the company has focused exclusively on castor products. Today Manner’s products are used worldwide in demanding environments where quality, reliability and design are required.
About Colson Group
Colson Group, the global leader in caster and wheel products, creates and drives solutions that move lives forward. World renowned brands provide specialized mobility for every industry and market. A leading product portfolio and proprietary global value chain delivery unparalleled efficiencies and support. With over 1,600 employees across 25 global facilities, Colson Group is committed to its customers’ success, ensuring proper products are selected or designed from the start, and always keeping the end-users’ safety, efficiency, and happiness in mind.
Contacts:
Jukka Immonen
Managing Director, Oy Mannerin Konepaja Ab
Telephone: +358 44 792 2072
E-mail: jukka.immonen@manner.fi
Richard Kobor
CEO of Colson Group
Telephone: +1 630 670 8013
E-mail: Rich.Kobor@colsongroup.com
