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Project Top-tier engineering

Project:
Top-tier engineering
Measuring and fixturing devices

Aligned with future-proof new markets 

Branche:    engineering
Revenue:   25.778.287 EUR 
Country:     Germany
EBITDA:      2.167.611,39 EUR 

Summary

Our client has over 55 years of experience in the automotive and aerospace sectors. Combining top-tier engineering expertise, the company develops, manufactures, and installs intelligent, modular, and reusable measuring and clamping fixtures for national and international manufacturing companies requiring precise and secure fixation solutions.


Since the early 2020s, the company has undergone a complete transformation through concerted team efforts. No process was left untouched, no innovation overlooked. The result is extensive expertise in measurement and clamping technology, positioning the company competitively across a range of future- oriented industries.


In addition to optimizing internal processes, the company has established a new set of values and a rebranded image that reflects its commitment to transformation. Founding an in-house academy as a forum for training and innovation underscores the company’s dedication to sustainable growth and workforce development.



Artificial intelligence is also being used to enhance design efficiency, allowing engineers more time for creative and value-added activities.

The company specializes in the development, production, and sale of aluminum-alternative programs, vacuum clamping systems, contract work, and Alufix systems. 

Details

Country: Germany
Location: Northern Germany
Revenue in EUR: 25.778.287 EUR
Preliminary EBITDA in EUR: 2.167.611,39 EUR before one-off restructuring costs = 8,41% EBITDA-Marge [1.063.571 EUR incurs high restructuring costs]
Personnel Coasts in EUR: 11.213.991 EUR
Employees: 220
Facilities: 1 main location, with branches and representatives in the USA, Mexico, and Singapore, and over 60 sales and service partners across five continents.
Founded: 1987
Legal Form: GmbH & Co.KG
Asking Price in EUR: Between 7.800.000 and 8.500.000 EUR The purchase price range represents only a 38% markup on tangible and financial fixed assets after depreciation. Valuable industrial properties are available, some of which are accounted for with values from the founding year.
Percentage of Shares for Sale: 80% of the shares are to be sold to a strategic investor / family office / private equity investor. A complete takeover is possible at a later stage, with the option for the managing shareholder to retain a 20% stake.

Target investor group:

1) MBI investors who want to get started immediately with a mature, viable, and promising business model with a manageable capital investment.


2) Strategic investors who are able to realize the strategic growth potential inherent in the business model through a buy-and-build strategy.

Technical Equipment:

High level of digitalization, automated workflows, up-to-date operational and business equipment, comprehensive knowledge management and quality management systems, lean processes within the company.

Certified for various industries to ensure top-level manufacturing (e.g., Airbus, renowned medical device manufacturers, automotive)

Management Availability:

Intensive training will be provided.

The managing minority shareholder intends to remain available as the company’s managing director following the completion of the transaction.

Company Situation:

Highly motivated, loyal employees, a comprehensive product portfolio, and a very high degree of digitalization in products, product connections, and evaluations.


The company has undergone a complete restructuring of its operations, processes, and market presence.


As part of the restructuring, new growth markets alongside the previous main market, automotive, have already been successfully addressed.


The vast majority of newly acquired customers no longer come from the automotive segment.

Motivation for Sale:

Succession planning, Securing the inheritance


The two majority shareholders are in their late sixties and late eighties.

Company Portfolio:

With many years of experience in the automotive and aerospace sectors, and based on top-tier engineering expertise, the company develops, manufactures, and installs modular and reusable measuring and clamping devices for the manufacturing industry that require precise and secure fixations.


Company Challenges:

  • Reducing dependence on the automotive sector: In the 2024 fiscal year, only 4 new customers are from the automotive sector.
  • Entering new markerts: (growth): The company has already targeted industries such as railways, aerospace, agriculture, renewable energy, medical technology, and defense.

Strategic partnerships have already been established in the following areas:

  • Aerospace measurement technology
  • Mobility solutions
  • Electronics solutions
  • Medical solutions
  • Power / Energy solutions

Unique Selling Proposition (USP) / Special Features:

  1. Highly motivated, loyal employees
  2. Comprehensive product portfolio
  3. Very high degree of digitalization of products / product integrations and evaluations
  4. Company developed and repositioned as a brand, profitability restored

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