HG International
Acquisition in 2017
HG International is a prominent European manufacturer and supplier of specialized consumer cleaning and maintenance products, operating under the HG brand name. Headquartered in Almere, The Netherlands, the company has established itself as a trusted name in the cleaning industry, particularly in its home markets of The Netherlands and Belgium, while also expanding its presence across Western Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. HG International offers an extensive portfolio of over 200 specialized solutions, catering to various cleaning needs in households and gardens. Their product range includes cleaning solutions for bathrooms, kitchens, fabrics, floors, furniture, and outdoor spaces, allowing customers to effectively maintain and enhance their living environments.
Degroof Petercam
Private Equity Round in 2009
Degroof Petercam is an independent financial institution with a history dating back to 1871 and is headquartered in Brussels. The firm employs around 1,400 professionals across various offices in Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, and Hong Kong. It provides a comprehensive range of services to private and institutional clients, including private banking, asset management, investment banking, and asset services. With over 50 billion euros in assets under management, Degroof Petercam serves a diverse clientele that includes private investors, corporates, pension funds, insurance companies, and non-profit organizations. Its investment banking division specializes in corporate finance, offering services such as mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, debt advisory, and valuations. The firm's commitment to integrated wealth management and generational transfer services further enhances its client offerings.
Carrières du Hainaut
Acquisition in 2005
Carrières du Hainaut is a manufacturer of blue limestone based in Soignies, Belgium, with a history dating back to 1888. The company specializes in producing and marketing a diverse range of blue limestones in various shades and textures, including extra thin and traditional tiles, as well as split stones and farmhouse paving products. Its product portfolio also features technical paving, borders, wall bases, and special formats for both indoor and outdoor applications, such as kitchens, living areas, terraces, and facades. Carrières du Hainaut serves clients, including marble cutters, distributors, and contractors, primarily in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, providing high-quality building materials for architectural and creative projects.
Zetes
Private Equity Round in 1998
Zetes Industries SA, headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, specializes in identification and mobility solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Founded in 1984, the company offers a wide range of products and services, including the capture of biographic and biometric data, issuance of identity documents, and control equipment for both fixed and mobile applications. Its extensive product lineup features barcode scanners, image readers, mobile terminals, RFID systems, and labeling solutions. Zetes also provides managed services such as maintenance, repair, consultancy, and project management. The company serves various sectors, including transport and logistics, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and automotive industries, helping clients improve operational efficiency and traceability. With approximately 1,100 employees across 15 countries, Zetes has evolved through organic growth and strategic acquisitions, positioning itself as a key player in the automatic identification technology market.
Sapec
Private Equity Round in 1993
Sapec operates in the fields of chemical products, logistics, and agro commodities in the Iberian Peninsula and internationally. Its Chemical Products segment engages in the manufacture, packaging, and distribution of water treatment and chemical products primarily for construction, automotive, paper, water treatment, and chemical industries. Sapec’s Port Logistics segment owns and operates solid and liquid bulk port terminals. Its Land Logistics segment operates multimodal land terminals for the storage and distribution of goods in containers or swap bodies. Sapec's Agro Commodities Distribution segment imports and distributes raw materials for animal feeds, primarily soy and soy derivatives. It also owns 300 hectares of the industrial park in Setúbal, approximately 100 hectares of industrial land and 100 hectares for tourism in Lousal in Portugal, and office space in Lisbon. Sapec began operation in 1926. Its headquarters is in Brussels in Belgium.