CGS Management

CGS Management AG is a private equity firm based in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, founded in 1995. The firm specializes in investments in small and medium-sized technology-based companies, focusing on sectors such as electronics, automation, machinery and equipment, measurement and control systems, construction supplies, and plastics. CGS Management employs a buy-and-build approach, targeting add-on acquisitions and turnaround strategies, particularly for mid-sized companies facing succession issues. The firm primarily invests in European markets, with a concentration on German-speaking countries, including Austria, Liechtenstein, Germany, and Switzerland. For its portfolio companies, CGS Management typically invests between CHF 20 million and CHF 80 million, targeting businesses with revenues from CHF 10 million to CHF 80 million. The firm also engages in industry consolidation and growth capital investments, adapting its strategies to suit the needs of its investments.

Thomas Anderegg

Managing Partner and Founder

Thierry Biggoer

Investment Director

Antonio Cives

Managing Partner

Andreas Emödi

Managing Partner

Rolf Lanz

Managing Partner

Rinner, Michael

Analyst

Oliver Walker

Managing Partner

Sandro Zingg

Associate

17 past transactions

Kalt Maschinenbau

Acquisition in 2020
Kalt Maschinenbau AG is a Swiss company specializing in the manufacturing of machines and systems for milk processing and cheese production. Founded in 1962 and based in Lütisburg, the company offers a range of high-quality equipment tailored to customer needs, including automated cheese vats that facilitate the treatment of curd through advanced cutting and stirring tools to ensure uniform processing. Kalt Maschinenbau employs its expertise in dairy technology and process engineering to provide cost-effective solutions that minimize failure rates, enhancing the efficiency of cheese production for its clients.

Rotodecor

Acquisition in 2019
Rotodecor is a prominent manufacturer specializing in machines for the printing and packaging industry. Based in Bad Salzuflen and Lage, Germany, the company produces a range of equipment, including web-fed printing presses, lacquering machines, impregnating machines, winders, converters, and die cutters, along with integrated delivery systems. Rotodecor focuses on developing special-purpose machines tailored to the specific needs of industrial printing and surface finishing. The company serves a global clientele of leading firms in the printing and packaging sectors, emphasizing customer-focused, solution-driven service. Its commitment to quality and innovation has earned Rotodecor a trusted reputation in the industry.

Palis

Acquisition in 2019
Palis create real solutions for the inkjet production. Since their formation as a joint venture in 2009, they have been questioning the status quo in order to improve or change things. Their goal is to simplify the day-to-day production of our customers and to open the digital world through their inkjet system.

InnoLas Solutions

Acquisition in 2018
InnoLas Solutions designs and produces highly reliable customized laser machines and processing systems for use in the photovoltaic, electronics, semiconductor, and precision engineering industries.

Photonics Systems

Acquisition in 2018
Photonics Systems is a laser micro material processing.

Sturtz

Acquisition in 2017
For every customization, the matching solutionThe right solution for your manufacturing needs! Sturtz's focus on supplying the right equipment for your specific needs and ensuring reliable, long-term operation with the finest possible technical support after the sale has proven to be the right formula for building successful partnerships with their customers in North America – For over 20 years. The urgency and focus with which they approach every project allows us to act as a true supplier- partner with their customers. They want every customer to feel like a part of the Sturtz family. That is the basis for everything else they do.

Müller-Fabrique de Moules

Acquisition in 2017
Müller is the suppliers of injection moulds and high-performance customer-specific robotics for the injection moulding industry. With innovative and technically sophisticated solutions, Müller is continuously making it possible for its customers to improve products and processes and thus create added value.

EOL Packaging Experts

Acquisition in 2017
EOL Packaging Experts is offering End of Line packaging systems.

ICG International Cutting Group

Acquisition in 2017
ICG International Cutting Group is a manufacturer of cutting machines for non-metallic applications.It operates worldwide with offices in Germany, the US, and Hungary.

Masa GmbH

Acquisition in 2014
Masa GmbH, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Andernach, Germany, specializes in designing and manufacturing machinery for the building material industry. The company produces equipment for the manufacturing of concrete blocks, slabs, autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC) blocks, sand lime bricks, and various concrete elements, including kerbstones and paving stones. In addition to its machinery offerings, Masa GmbH provides a range of services such as assembly, maintenance, training, technical support, and product advice. The company operates spares stores and has expanded its presence internationally with offices in India, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, China, Russia, and Hong Kong, enhancing its ability to serve a global customer base.

Schaufler Tooling

Private Equity Round in 2014
Schaufler Tooling is a well-established German company specializing in the manufacture of light metal high-pressure die casting tools and dies, primarily serving the automotive and aerospace industries. With over 55 years of experience, the company focuses on designing and producing highly productive tools and dies for complex die-cast and carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) components. Schaufler Tooling supports its global customer base throughout the entire product life cycle, from the initial concept phase of new products to the start of production, ensuring comprehensive service and expertise in processing aluminum, magnesium, and carbon parts.

Top-Werk

Private Equity Round in 2013
Top-Werk designs and manufactures machines and systems for concrete products industry in Germany and internationally. The company, through its subsidiaries, manufactures machines for the production of concrete plates and precast concrete parts and processing machines for the concrete, building materials, and cast stone industry.

R&S Group

Acquisition in 2012
R&S Group is a manufacturer and provider of advanced power products, specializing in niche markets. The company offers a range of electrical infrastructure components, including distribution and power transformers, high and ultra-high voltage switching devices, oil-cooled transformers, and equipment for railway electrification. With a focus on high-end electrical products, R&S Group serves clients in Switzerland and extends its reach to various international markets, including Austria, the United Kingdom, Germany, Norway, Finland, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Through its diverse portfolio of brands, the company delivers essential electrical engineering solutions tailored to meet the needs of its customers.

Schoettle Financial

Acquisition in 2009
Schoettle Financial provides personalized investment services to a limited group of clients.

mdexx

Acquisition in 2009
mdexx manufactures electrical transformers, power supplies, reactors, and filters as cataloged products and also as customized solutions. mdexx focuses also on customized sheet-metal designs, welding solutions and FEM/CFD services.

Maag

Acquisition in 2008
MAAG Group specializes in the design, manufacturing, and supply of gear pumps and systems, serving processing applications primarily in the plastics, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries globally. In addition to gear pumps, the company offers a range of products and services, including pulverizers, recycling systems, and dryers. MAAG also provides inspection and repair services, ensuring comprehensive support for its clients' operational needs.

CICOR Technologies

Acquisition in 1999
Cicor Technologies Ltd. is a global developer and manufacturer of electronic and plastic components, headquartered in Boudry, Switzerland. The company operates through two main divisions: Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Advanced Substrates (AS). Cicor specializes in the production of rigid, flexible, and rigid-flexible printed circuit boards, which are utilized across various sectors, including medical technology, aerospace and defense, automotive, telecommunications, and consumer markets. Additionally, Cicor provides a range of outsourced electronic manufacturing services, including printed circuit board assembly, system assembly, box building, cable assembly, and plastic injection molding. Founded in 1966, the company is recognized for its innovative technologies and extensive production capabilities, catering to the diverse needs of its clients worldwide.
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