Transactions - Industrials

Sertip, a company specialized in screen-printing on plastics and in flat-working for industry, acquired Chimicolor, a manufacturer of metal plates.

A majority stake in Kuznia Ostrow Wielkopolski (KOW), a forge specializing in close-die and open-die forgings for the railway, construction and agricultural sectors, was sold to MSV Metal Studenka s.r.o., a portfolio company of Czech private-equity fund JET Investment.

IMR Automotive S.p.A., a global manufacturer and supplier of exterior parts for the automotive and truck industry, acquired 81.25% of Industrialesud S.p.A., an Italian company active in the same industry.

Cristin Electro Erosion (CEE), a company specialized in high-precision technical parts for the aeronautics sector, was sold to Comptoir Général du Ressort (CGR). CGR,  specializing in cold forming spring manufacturing, is a privately-owned group with over EUR 160 million in sales.

The House of Fuerstenberg sold its subsidiary Holzindustrie Fürst zu Fürstenberg (wooden packaging business unit) to Industrial European Wood Products Holding GmbH. Holzindustrie Fürst zu Fürstenberg has been operating for some 100 years, evolving from a saw mill to an important manufacturer of wooden packaging for the automotive industry.

MEngineering GmbH, Ravensburg, a leading German provider of specialized engineering services to the automotive industry, sold 100% of its shares to Alten GmbH, a subsidiary of French-listed Alten SA.

Controladora GMI, S.A.P.I. de C.V., the leading manufacturer and provider of modular construction solutions in Mexico and Latin America, received an investment from the Washington DC-based private equity firm ACON Investments.

Friars 716 Ltd acquired SWP Group Plc in a privatization process. SWP Group designs, manufactures, and installs a range of industrial engineered products and systems. The newly-established business is wholly owned by management.

Brock Kehrtechnik GmbH, Witten, a leading manufacturer of compact and large truck mounted sweeping-machines and related airport equipment sold 100 % of its shares to Foton Germany, the subsidiary of Beiqi Foton Motor Co. Ltd., Beijing, China.

Mattout Carrelage, a distributor of floor tiles, was sold to Richardson, a family company focused on plumbing and heating installations with sales of EUR 500 million.

Tournus Equipment, a French manufacturer of stainless steel equipment for professional kitchens, acquired CED Fabrications, a UK-based commercial-catering equipment manufacturer.

MBO Partenaires and private investors sold their shares in Storm Elec Group, a company specializing in the design, manufacture, and B2B distribution of electrical boxes and automation solutions for both the swimming-pool and photovoltaic markets.

FIAC S.p.A., an Italian manufacturer of piston compressors and related equipment, was sold by the Lucchi family to Atlas Copco, a global provider of sustainable productivity solutions. Founded in 1977, FIAC has production sites in Italy, China, and Brazil, and sells into more than 110 countries.

Groupe RG, a leading French specialist in personal protective equipment (PPE), acquired A+A Monferrato. With some 2,300 active customers including major Italian industrial groups, A+A Monferrato (founded in 1960) is one of the leading PPE distributors in Italy.

Executives of ACM took a significant stake alongside Intuitis and BPI France. ACM, founded in 1948, manufactures pressure vessels and heat exchangers for the chemical, oil, nuclear, and health industries. ACM group employs around 100 people at its two Lyon-area plants.

Schneider Druckluft, a premium specialist in compressed air systems, was sold to Atlas Copco, a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. Schneider Druckluft is based in in Germany with offices in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Samiro Group S.p.A. and other minority shareholders sold Ravaglioli Group consisting of Ravaglioli S.p.A., Butler, Sirio, and Space to Dover Corporation (NYSE:DOV). Ravaglioli is an Italian manufacturer of vehicle service equipment.

LIM Group sold a minority stake to CM-CIC Investissement. LIM is the parent company of CWD Sellier and Devoucoux, two prestigious manufacturers of horse saddles.

Skyreach, Australia’s largest privately-owned elevated-work-platform rental company, sold a majority stake to Nishio Rent All Co, a leading provider of elevated work platform and construction equipment rental in Asia.

Raccortubi S.p.A, an Italian company active in the production and distribution of piping materials used primarily in the oil & gas industry, acquired the UK company Norsk Alloys, which supplies specialist pipeline equipment.