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Building a global leader in automation solutions
15 October 2018
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ industry specialist teams in Germany, the USA and Canada identified potential targets and advised JENOPTIK AG on the acquisition of Prodomax Automation Ltd. With this transaction, JENOPTIK strengthens its position as a full-service turnkey provider of complex automated manufacturing solutions, while Prodomax will benefit from JENOPTIK’s extensive expertise in efficient, precise and safe 3D laser processing, a technology that becomes ever more…
Sale of supplier of sensors in the maritime industry
8 October 2018
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands has advised VAF Instruments, a global market leader in maritime measurement systems, on the sale of the company to Aalberts Industries. This transaction will further strengthen VAF Instruments’ worldwide reputation by bringing its top-class platform and tier-1 products for fuel and performance measurement into new B2B niche markets. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers and…
Robots overpowering more industries
26 September 2018
AN UPDATE ON THE STATE OF THE MARKET: M&A is on the rise as robots are being deployed throughout an increasing number of industries, forcing manufacturers to innovate their technology and step up to meet consumers’ ever-growing needs despite rising prices. 2018 got off to a forceful start and may even outdo 2017’s record number of deals. Gery Colombo, CEO of Hocoma, explains how his…
Wave of the future
25 June 2018
AUTOMATICA TRADE FAIR: Oaklins’ robotics specialist returns from the Automatica trade fair with a view from the horizon. David Zürrer, an Oaklins’ robotics specialist, was in Munich this week visiting Automatica, the leading trade fair for robotics and automation. He spoke with decision makers who were excited about the future of their businesses and the fast-paced developments taking place in what is considered the Fourth…
Leading innovative anti-reflective glass producer to be taken to the next level
1 June 2018
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in Latvia has advised the management team of GroGlass on an MBO transaction. Oaklins’ teams in the Netherlands, Germany and Boston supported the transaction. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers and M&A valuation aspects.
An important transaction for the number one player in the mobile stage industry
11 April 2018
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in Canada has advised the shareholders of Stageline Mobile Stage Inc. (Stageline) on the sale of a majority stake in the company to Roynat Capital, Fonds de Solidarité FTQ and the senior management team. This deal will be an important driver for the future success of Stageline and will enable the company to continue promoting innovate and high quality mobile stages…
Creating a global supplier of specialized machinery and automated production lines
19 January 2018
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in Germany has advised the shareholders of USK Karl Utz Sondermaschinen GmbH, a renowned specialist in automation solutions for assembly, handling and testing processes, on the sale of the company to Aumann AG. Combining USK’s development, construction and assembly capacities with its expertise in future technologies, Aumann expects to achieve a substantial growth boost in the e-mobility sector. Read more about…
Leading integrated photonics group taps growth potential in the US market
22 November 2017
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’s team in Germany has advised JENOPTIK AG on the acquisition of Five Lakes Automation LLC. (FLA). JENOPTIK’s acquisition of process automation and process control capabilities follows a strong trend in the German machinery sector, known as “Industrie 4.0”. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers and M&A valuation aspects.
Robotics M&A Report 2017
17 November 2017
AN UPDATE ON THE STATE OF THE MARKET: The first edition of the Robotics M&A Report zooms in on the driving forces for innovation and opportunities for the industry. Robotic technology has entered the work space with increasingly flexible and responsive robots beginning to augment, change and replace production processes, value chains and human labor in a wide range of industries. This is a megatrend…
Global specialist in high technology wires and surface coating changes ownership
23 October 2017
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in France has advised the shareholders of Thermo Technologies, the parent company than controls Thermocontact SA, throughout a dual-track process and managed the sale to Edify SA. This collaboration with Edify stems from a strategic vision and will provide Thermo Technologies and Thermocontact with increased resources to continue their international expansion. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers and…
Merger between US and Chinese TBM manufacturers
21 November 2016
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in Cleveland acted as lead strategic and financial advisor to The Robbins Company in the merger with China’s Northern Heavy Industries Group Co., Ltd. (NHI). NHI now has a 61% equity interest in Robbins with 39% retained by Robbins’ previous shareholders. Oaklins’ teams in Hong Kong, China and Germany provided strategic support and cross-border expertise throughout the transaction. This deal is…
Pipe fittings specialist
18 November 2016
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ team in Austria advised the shareholders of Erne Fittings Group GmbH (Erne Group) on the sale of the entire group of companies to a private investment consortium. The team prepared all the transaction documentation and collected non-binding offers during the international market approach via Oaklins’ worldwide teams. After preparing the data room, the Austrian team steered the process through the due diligence…
Marine market and automation solutions in the Nordic Region
18 February 2016
DEAL FLASH: Oaklins’ Norwegian team advised Auto-Maskin AS, a world leading supplier of diesel engine control, monitoring and automation solutions on the sale of the company to Lifco AB. In collaboration with other Oaklins’ member firms, the team advised the sellers throughout the transaction, from the initial assessment of potential buyers to negotiations and transaction execution. Read more about the transaction, market trends, deal drivers…
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