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