Overview

NORMA Group a global market and technology leader in the attractive niche market of engineered joining technology. During our ownership it evolved from a successful family business into an undisputed international leading manufacturer of clamping and connecting technology.

We formed NORMA Group by investing in Rasmussen, a leading supplier for joining technology, and merging it with ABA. Over a five year period, NORMA transformed in to a global market leader through accelerated organic growth, strategic acquisitions and margin expansion. Revenue doubled between 2005 and 2010, representing a 15% CAGR, and sales outside Germany increased by 80% over this period, from 41% to 74%.

Highlights

• Delivered four transformational M&A transactions and a continuous series of smaller acquisitions
• Increased its capabilities in product development and strengthened its presence in developing markets with new plants in India, China, Thailand, Mexico, Russia and Serbia.
• Delivered c. €40m of additional EBITDA as a result of operational improvements
• In April 2011, NORMA successfully floated on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange

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