Transactions - Industrials

Rollon, a world leader in linear motion systems based in Italy, acquired the German company Hegra, which specializes in the production of telescopic and linear guides. The takeover was finalized with the support of Linear Guides BV (controlled by Chequers Capital) and its partner in Rollon IGI SGR.

CMBB, a home renovation company, acquired La Vaillante, a well-established repair-in-kind company in the Lyon region.

Nergeco, the leader in the production and distribution of automatic flexible doors in France, sold 87.77% of its shares to Assa Abloy, the Swedish-listed lock manufacturer.

Profilmar, a specialist in accessories and profiles for rolling shutters, was sold to Zurfluh Felle, the European leader in the design and manufacture of system components for shutters and the outer closure of buildings.

Profimo, a metals profile manufacturer, along with ScoverPlus, a rainwater gutter company owned by Profimo, were sold to Imerys Toiture, a leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry. Profimo products are distributed under the brands Aquaz and Fazer through wholesale and DIY stores.

Deja is a diversified Mexican family office with investments in real estate, private equity, and the pharmaceutical industry, acquired the interest of AWA Holdings in “Office Fund I”, a private equity fund managed by Tresalia Real Estate to develop high-end office buildings in Mexico City.

Safil S.p.A and Gruppo Tessile Industriale, both Italian-based worsted yarn manufacturers, were sold to Südwolle Group, a global producer of worsted yarn for weaving, circular, and flat knitting in pure wool and wool blends.

Ammeraal Beltech, major global player in the market for process and transport belts, was acquired in a SBO by American private equity firm Advent International.

LFD Group took over I.S.O. Roulements, a French specialist in the distribution of bearings, following a winding-up procedure filed at the Nanterre Commercial Court. LFD Group, based in Germany, is a European leader in the production and distribution of rolling bearings.

Toutelec, engaged in the trading and maintenance of electric motors for heavy industry, was sold to a management team led by Michel Gayte and Maxime Vial.

Stuart Turner, leading UK supplier of shower pumps for both the domestic and commercial markets, acquired Allan Aqua Systems.

Adaero Precision Components Limited, a specialized manufacturer of high-precision components for the medical, optical, defense, laser and hydraulic industries, was sold to Indutrade, a Swedish industrial group.

Windoware and Smart Home Products, Australia’s largest wholesalers of prepackaged and custom-made window coverings, were sold to a consortium of private investors.

DSG Bagdrop AS, a provider of complete bagdrop solutions, with cloud-based software applications and award-winning hardware products, was sold by the Bertel O. Steen Group to Materna Group, an information and communications firm.

Gas & Diesel Power,  a pioneer in maritime gas engines, was sold to Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V., Japan’s largest shipbuilder and machinery manufacturer.

OneExpress Spa, an Italian company specializing in express delivery transport of palletized freight, sold a minority stake to 20 members of its company.

Italian private-equity firm Star Capital and other minority shareholders sold Saet S.p.A. to the US group ParkOhio (NASDAQ:PKOH). Saet is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and testing of induction-heating equipment and heat-treat solutions.

Raccortubi S.p.A, a producer of piping materials used mainly in the oil & gas industry, acquired 100% of the share capital of the Italian company PetrolRaccord.

Raccortubi S.p.A, a producer of piping materials used mainly in the oil & gas industry, sold a minority stake to Synergo, the Italian private equity fund.

Automa S.p.A. sold its injection-stretch blow-molding machine activity to SIPA.