Overview

AES’s mechanical seals are used in a variety of pumps and rotating equipment worldwide to prevent liquids and gases escaping into the environment. A wide range of mechanical seal types are manufactured to suit different industries and the significant investment made in modular design means that AES provides the best on-time delivery performance in the industry. 

The AESSEAL® range of seals, seal support systems and bearing protectors are designed to improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs of rotating equipment. The business is focused on giving customers such exceptional service that they need never consider alternative sources of supply.

Highlights

• Established a strong international position in many end-user markets including the most arduous Oil & Gas applications
• Exceptional customer service on engineered specials provided through advanced manufacturing including world class integrated CAD / CAM and PLM
• Received 13 Queen’s Awards
• Global service is provided through 56 fully or majority owned international subsidiaries

Regulatory information 
This transaction involved a recommendation of 3i Investments plc.

Overview

Dynatect is a leading manufacturer of engineered, mission critical components that protect equipment.

Dynatect’s products are made from a variety of materials ranging from nylons to metals and are designed to protect and elongate the life of valuable equipment and protect workers near machinery. Products are low-cost yet critical, such as cable carriers or telescopic protective covers, and are sold into a large number of end-markets including automation, machine tools, construction, agriculture, transportation, medical and O&G. 

The company is headquartered in Wisconsin, USA, and operates in four locations in the US and two locations in Europe.

Highlights

• Recruited several new executives into the senior leadership team to drive key initiatives
• Investments in Pricing and New Product Development to drive organic growth
• Investments in an ERP implementation and lean practices to improve operational efficiency
• Introduced Bill Barker, former CEO of Mold-Masters as Chairman, and Steve Breitzka, former CEO of Apex Tool and Group Executive at Danaher, to the board

Regulatory information 
This transaction involved a recommendation of 3i Corporation, a US wholly owned subsidiary of 3i Group.

Overview

Formel D is a leading global service provider to the automotive and component supply industry, offering quality assurance and process optimisation along the entire value chain - from development to production through to aftersales.

The company offers a wide range of testing and inspection services for individual parts, systems and vehicles to major OEMs and suppliers. Formel D was founded in 1993 and has over 9,000 employees at 80 facilities in 20 countries worldwide.

Highlights

• Pursue attractive international growth opportunities both organically and by acquisitions
• Up- and cross-sell the service portfolio to customers internationally
• Partnered with management to expand higher “value-add” service offering
• Introduced CITIC Capital as investment partner with a broad network in China
• Introduced Ralph Heck as Chairman via our Business Leaders Network

Regulatory information 
This transaction involved a recommendation of 3i Investments plc, advised by 3i Germany.

Overview

Belgium-headquartered KINOLT was established in 1989. The Company designs, manufactures and maintains Dynamic Uninterruptable Power Supply systems for top-tier customers in EMEA, the Americas and Asia Pacific through its worldwide network of 13 subsidiaries and over 40 distributors.

KINOLT has seen significant international expansion through the success of its unique NO-BREAK KS® DRUPS systems which ensure that its customers are immediately protected from power supply failures. This is a mission-critical product for its customers, which include data centres, hospitals, airports, banks, road and railway tunnels.

Highlights

• Technological leader position sustained through the expansion of its international sales organisation, and continued investment in product innovation
• Our extensive international experience and contacts in the sector supports KINOLT’s ambitious international growth agenda
• Introduced Peter Grosch as Chairman and Mike Tobin OBE as Non-Executive Director via our Business Leaders Network

Regulatory information 
This transaction involved a recommendation of 3i Investments plc, advised by 3i Benelux.

Overview

Weener Plastics (“WP”) is a leading manufacturer of innovative plastic packaging systems for fast moving consumer goods companies. WP supplies the world’s leading A-brands and private label players. WP focuses on the design, development and manufacturing of value added caps, valve closures and roll-on balls for the personal care, food and beverage, and home care market.

We invested in WP in June 2015 and are supporting management to secure further sustainable growth using the existing innovation-led platform, investing in its successful international expansion strategy and continuing its operational improvement initiatives.

Highlights

• Using our international network, experience and capital to support WP’s growth through their buy-and-build strategy to expand into adjacent product categories and new geographies. WP acquired Proenfar, a leading Colombian plastic packaging manufacturer for the personal care and pharma end markets, in 2018
• Customer portfolio includes Beiersdorf, Colgate-Palmolive, L’Oréal, Nestlé, P&G, Unilever and Homann
• Excellent track record of growth
• Introduced Niall Wall, former CEO of Ardagh as Chairman as well as Laurent Philippe, former president CEEMEA of P&G, and Knut Michelberger to the Supervisory Board as Non-Executive Directors via our Business Leaders Network

Regulatory information 
This transaction involved a recommendation of 3i Investments plc, advised by 3i Germany.