Sotralu Group has acquired Grupo GNS
March 2018 — Sotralu Group, supported by its majority shareholder Bridgepoint Development Capital, has acquired GNS Group in Portugal.
Sotralu Group is a pan-European manufacturer of fittings dedicated to aluminum carpentry. The group has two subsidiaries: Sotralu in France and Erreti in Italy. Following this acquisition, Sotralu Group will now generate sales of approximately US$40 million from three operational sites in France, Italy and Portugal.
Grupo GNS is a group of industrial companies with more than 50 years of experience, specialized in developing products and solutions for the aluminum accessories industry. The group offers innovative solutions adapted to its customers' needs around the world. Products include locks, hinges, titl-and-turn kits and accessories for windows and doors. Grupo GNS is based in Portugal had has 100 employees.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins' team in France assisted Sotralu Group and Bridgepoint Development Capital in identifying, contacting and negotiating the transaction with Grupo GNS.
Talk to the deal team
Related deals
Dan Group Alarm Syd has been sold to Varna Security
Dan Group Alarm Syd, a leading provider of subscription-based security solutions, has been acquired by Varna Security, a newly formed security platform backed by Triton Partners. Through the transaction, Dan Group Alarm Syd enters into a new partnership with Triton Partners, positioning the company for its next phase of growth. As part of Varna Security, Dan Group Alarm Syd will continue to operate independently, retaining its entrepreneurial culture and close customer relationships, while gaining access to capital, resources and strategic support to accelerate expansion.
Learn moreLivlande Agro has been acquired by Merito Partners
Merito Partners has acquired a controlling stake in Gaižēni SIA, one of Latvia’s leading pig farming companies operating under the Līvlande Agro brand, from NCH Capital and other shareholders. The company’s founder and management team will remain actively involved in the business, supporting its continued growth and development.
Learn moreCensus Group has acquired Lecklé Oy
Backed by Swedish Aspira Partners, Census Group has acquired SYS Audit Oy, Lecklé Oy, Tiliextra Oy, Tase-Koivu Oy Tilintarkastusyhteisö, HJL Audit Oy and Auditus Tilintarkastus Oy. These transactions mark the creation of new platform in the Finnish audit and advisory services market. The newly formed group is jointly owned by Aspira Partners, entrepreneurs and key employees united by a shared vision and strong commitment to serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
Learn more