The Top-Werk Group is a globally leading full-service provider of machinery and systems for the industrial production of concrete products. As a world market leader in its segments, with its own production and distribution sites, the group now operates around the globe with an annual turnover of approximately EUR 260 million and a workforce of 1,100 employees.

Products
The product portfolio includes a wide range of modern and highly automated machinery and systems for the precast concrete and concrete block industries. This includes concrete block machines, finishing equipment, hermetic slab presses, machines for the production of concrete pipes and manholes, as well as sand-lime brick and autoclaved aerated concrete plants.

Growth since CGS’s engagement
 

• Establishment of Topwerk through the acquisition of SR Schindler and Prinzing-Pfeiffer
• Expansion to become the global market leader through further acquisitions of Hess Group and Masa GmbH, as well as tailored complete solutions for the concrete and building materials industry
• Integration of the five group companies, consolidation of the group, creation of synergies, proactive product policies, and advancement of all group companies
• Establishment and development of a strategic holding company, including the implementation of a professional governance framework and reporting system for the strategic and operational management of the group
• Further integration of the group to realize synergies and innovations
• Optimization and internationalization of the entire sales organization, with currently around 14 international sales & service hubs across the globe
• Continuous expansion and digitization of the service business with innovative solutions such as preventive and predictive maintenance
• Various initiatives around digitized or AI-based business processes, products, and service offerings
• Establishment of professional ESG standards and a transformation concept (currently in implementation)

Under the umbrella brand TOPWERK, the group is the only provider worldwide capable of offering cross-sector solutions, including fully integrated systems for the production, handling, and high-quality finishing of industrially manufactured concrete products.

Press releases

• July 22, 2014 – Acquisition of MASA
• December 10, 2013 – Acquisition of HESS Group
• February 28, 2013 – Acquisition of SR-Schindler Maschinen – Anlagentechnik and PRINZING