The assets of IMG have been acquired by SLV Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

The assets of Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau GmbH (IMG) have been acquired by SLV Mecklenburg-Vorpommern GmbH (SLV-MV) through an asset deal as part of IMG’s insolvency proceedings.

Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Rostock, IMG is a German engineering and plant construction company specializing in highly automated production lines and machining centers, as well as transport and handling systems for complex large structures in shipbuilding, rail, energy and infrastructure. With decades of international project experience in more than 20 countries and strong in-house research and development capabilities, IMG delivers sustainable, turnkey manufacturing solutions made in Germany, ranging from shipyard and factory planning to the design, construction and commissioning of state-of-the-art production systems. This expertise is reflected in numerous panel, profile and pipe processing installations at leading global yards, seamlessly bridging the gap from concept to industrial operation.

SLV-MV is a welding technology company specializing in laser-welded special profiles and assemblies, as well as bespoke welding projects. It was founded in 2025 and is headquartered in Rostock, Germany. As a wholly owned subsidiary, the company combines industrial production expertise with applied welding research to deliver customer-specific solutions, from process development and qualification through to series manufacturing.

Oaklins’ team in Germany acted as the exclusive M&A advisor for attorney-at-law Ulrich Rosenkranz, who was appointed as insolvency administrator in the course of IMG’s insolvency proceedings. The team designed and executed a structured, competitive sale process for IMG’s business operations, including the preparation of marketing and process documentation; the identification and approach of suitable strategic and financial investors; and the coordination of due diligence and support in the negotiation and structuring of the transaction. Through close cooperation with the insolvency administrator and other stakeholders, the team aimed to maximize going-concern value, secure jobs where possible and ensure a transparent, efficient and professionally managed transaction process.