Company specializing in the manufacture of wastewater treatment systems

An owner-managed, well-established manufacturing company in the field of plant engineering for surface treatment, based in Central Germany, is for sale. The company develops and manufactures plant components as well as complete assemblies for industrial painting and coating processes, with a focus on custom solutions for plant engineers and industrial end customers. A key feature is the high degree of vertical integration: projects are implemented holistically, from design through sheet metal fabrication and subassembly production to final assembly. The portfolio is complemented by a proprietary panel system for industrial drying systems. The company combines engineering, manufacturing, and assembly under one roof and specializes in customized solutions. A modern machine park and certified processes (DIN EN ISO 9001, WHG-certified specialist company) ensure high quality. An experienced, well-coordinated team ensures reliable project execution. The service portfolio includes, in particular, plant construction for surface technology, sheet metal processing, and assembly, as well as design, engineering, and installation. The customer base comprises industrial clients from various industries, including plant manufacturers, machinery and plant engineering, equipment and vehicle manufacturing, and the consumer and capital goods industries. Collaborations are predominantly long-term and project-based, with a high proportion of repeat customers.

The company is a well-established specialist in swimming pool technology and water treatment and has been offering customized solutions—primarily for public swimming pools—for over ten years. The current owner, who has over 30 years of industry experience, took over the business as part of a succession plan and has successfully built on existing customer relationships. __ The service portfolio includes: • Design, installation, and maintenance of vacuum backwash filters • Replacement and integration of modern measurement and control technology • Switchgear construction, including design • Dosing technology • Control and visualization technology from leading manufacturers • Supply, installation, and maintenance of pump systems • Distribution of filter media __ Typical projects include new construction, retrofits, and energy-efficient upgrades of water treatment plants, as well as regular maintenance and repair services. __ Given the growing demands for hygiene, sustainability, and efficiency, as well as the need to modernize many existing facilities, the company offers significant future potential—for example, through digitalization, new maintenance contracts, and expansion into adjacent markets (e.g., wellness, hotel pools). __ As part of an age-related succession plan, a buyer is being sought to take over the successful operation. A structured handover and an accompanying transition phase led by the current owner to ensure the transfer of know-how and customer relationships are possible.

The company, which specializes in the turnkey construction of surface coating systems, has established itself as a reliable partner in the industrial and plant engineering sector. With comprehensive services that include planning, project design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance, it offers end-to-end solutions ranging from consulting to documentation. The company’s strengths include extensive engineering expertise, close collaboration with experienced partners and suppliers, and the provision of high-quality after-sales service.

Legal Structure GmbH Industry Plant engineering; rapidly growing, innovative company Location Saxony Business Activities Machinery and plant engineering Machining and processing of metals, plastics, and composite materials Specialized provider of electroplating, water treatment, and environmental technology with a long-standing market presence and a strong technical reputation. The company serves a stable industrial sector with a constant need for investment in process and environmental technology. From planning and design through to manufacturing, the company offers complete plant solutions from a single source. The combination of engineering expertise, vertical integration, and a service-oriented approach ensures high customer loyalty. Through solutions in water treatment, exhaust air purification, and energy-efficient plant technology, the company benefits from regulatory trends toward sustainability, resource efficiency, and the circular economy. History Founded in 2009 as a GbR (civil law partnership), the company was reorganized into a GmbH (limited liability company) in 2012 due to its great success. Assets Entire business operations, including inventory and two properties. Growth Potential On the one hand, the potential lies in attractive growth opportunities within a stable, technologically sophisticated niche market. Significant growth potential stems from the expansion of the service and after-sales business, particularly through additional maintenance, modernization, and retrofitting of existing systems, which can generate recurring revenue. On the other hand, the growing importance of sustainability and environmental technology ensures additional potential in the area of energy-efficient, resource-conserving plant technology. Further growth drivers lie in potential geographic and industry-specific expansion—for example, into new industrial sectors such as medical technology or renewable energy—as well as in the digitization of control systems for existing plants. Staff 10–20 employees, some of whom are full-time freelancers Customers The company’s core customers primarily include established corporations in the aerospace, surface technology, electrical engineering, automation, and many other sectors. Reason for Sale Business reorientation Company Figures 2024: Revenue €4.06 million EBIT: €413.3k Terms of Sale Enterprise value: €2,412,717 Plus commercial real estate: €2,100,000 €4,510,000 (including real estate)

The company is a long-established specialist in apparatus and plant engineering with a focus on stainless steel processing. Over the past 25 years, it has grown from a small startup into a certified, digitally managed medium-sized company. The company is independent and owner-managed, with two equal partners. The corporate culture is family-oriented, featuring flat hierarchies, individual development opportunities, and high employee retention. The company is certified to ISO 9001, HP0 (in accordance with AD regulations and EN 13445), and EN ISO 3834-3, and meets the highest quality standards of the international industry. On average, 17 employees work at the facility, which spans a production area of 1,000 square meters. The range of services includes the development, manufacture, and assembly of pressure vessels, heat exchangers, separators, filters, specialty components, custom equipment, assemblies, and complete piping systems. In addition, CO₂ recovery systems are manufactured according to customer specifications. Production is tailored to individual needs and project-specific requirements—ranging from one-off production to small-batch manufacturing. Services range from engineering and manufacturing to assembly and on-time delivery with complete documentation. Customers include long-standing industrial partners in the chemical, environmental, energy, food, and process engineering sectors.