Good Values
Make Good Business
Axel Johnson is the home of a diversified group of companies that provides highly engineered products and services to a wide set of industries. Our businesses enhance people’s lives creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable world.
Sara Greenstein
“The diversity of the businesses and people, with the combined, common, core values are what makes being part of the AJI family so fantastic. Great humans deliver great outcomes. AJI and our businesses make it our life’s work to forever improve yours.”
Our Companies
Fort Wayne Metals
Leading custom manufacturer of precision wire and components used in the world’s most demanding applications
Brazeway
Innovative producer in the HVAC, Automotive, Appliance, and Commercial Refrigeration industries
Kinetico
Leading manufacturer of premium water treatment systems for the residential, commercial and OEM markets
Parkson
Global leader in water and wastewater treatment technologies for the municipal and industrial markets
HighRes Biosolutions
Leader in the design and construction of innovative robotic systems and laboratory devices
Skjodt-Barrett
World-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for leading North American brands
Walk2Campus
A real estate company focused on providing pedestrian-oriented housing for off-campus students
Mountain Lumber
Leading provider of reclaimed wood for the production of commercial and residential flooring and millwork
100 Years of Building Companies that Make a Difference
We believe that private business is one of the most powerful forces for change in society today and that we all have a central role in shaping the environment in which we want to live tomorrow. We are a positive force of change in society by developing and operating great businesses with a long-term investment horizon.
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Axel Morner
“As a privately held family business, I sincerely believe we can act as a counter force to large-scale shifts and events. We can bring in real light and a sense of purpose. We can provide stability in turbulent times for our employees and the communities which we serve.”
Sustainability
Axel Johnson has adopted an “action first” philosophy when it comes to sustainability. This has resulted in real and quantifiable reductions in our environmental footprint through projects that reduce our energy usage, scrap and waste.
Serve
Our Customers
Strive to be a critical contributor to our customers’ success by partnering with them and providing the best products and services.
Passion for
Performance
Strive to be excellent by bringing our “A Game” in all that we do and by embracing a culture of continuous improvement and self-renewal.
Invest in
Our People
Obsessed about growing and developing our employees and committed to provide a healthy working environment where people can be the best they can be.
Respect
Our Planet
Fundamentally engaged in doing our part by eliminating and reducing our impact on the environment.
Operate with
Integrity
Unmistakably committed to doing the right thing in the right way.
Embrace
Diversity
Foster a inclusive culture that creates a powerful environment for diverse people, perspectives and ideas to thrive.
Values Driven Ownership
As an owner and investor, we look for strong ideas, proven leadership, and the potential to earn an attractive return on our invested capital. But these things alone are not enough. We acquire or invest in a company only when we are convinced that its leadership and employees also share our ownership values. Where they remain passionate about the opportunities their business offers to deliver both profits and a positive contribution to society over the long term.
Our Leaders
Our leadership team has, on average, 20 years of hands-on operating experience across multiple sectors. We have the background and perspective to deliver meaningful insight and support each of our operating companies.