Maag Group

Mechanical engineering

Market leader and technological pioneer in gear pumps and pelletizing and filtration systems for plastics processing

Sale to Pump Solutions Group (unit of Dover Corporation) in March 2012

Growth during CGS' engagement

  • Spin-off from the Rieter Group
  • Setup of international sales and restructuring of the company into 6 market-oriented, profit-center-type business units
  • Buy & Build through fusion of Automatik Plastics Machinery GmbH with Maag Pump Systems AG
  • Strengthening and structuring of global after-sales activities
  • Integration of both companies and diminution of redundant locations in Europe and North America
  • Focus on R&D and value-centered analytical adaptation of products, respectively the introduction of entry-level products for the Asian market

Country
Switzerland/Germany

Fund
CGS II

Acquisition
2008

Sale
2012

Sector
Mechanical engineering

Turnover
EUR 130 million

Employees
500