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Kalsbeek has been acquired by Normec Group

February 2020 — The shareholders of Kalsbeek BV have sold the company to Normec Group.

Kalsbeek is a leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company in the Netherlands, with a specific focus on water treatment and legionella prevention services. The company has a diversified client base that consists of over 800 clients in a variety of industries, including care and living, leisure and government, and offshore sectors. Kalsbeek offers a wide range of complementary TIC services concerning water safety that provide its clients with safe and clean drinking, processed and cooling water that complies with applicable laws. Most of these services focus on legionella prevention and control.

Headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, Normec Group provides TIC and compliance services. The company operates through two business units: life, safety and environment, and food care.

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Oaklins’ team in the Netherlands advised the sellers in this transaction.

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Fokko Poldervaart

Partner
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Arjen Kostelijk

Senior Advisor
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

Sander van 't Spijker

Associate Director
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Oaklins Netherlands

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