The company was founded in 1960 and has been owned by Axel Johnson Inc. since 1967. Axel Johnson Inc. (AJI) is a private family company with roots dating back to 1873. AJI seeks to identify, acquire, and build companies that offer the potential to earn attractive returns on the owner’s capital as well as the opportunity to make a positive contribution to society. All of the company’s businesses meet both tests.
