VR Equitypartner-backed Kälte Eckert acquires Günther Kältetechnik

The acquisition is the first in the GP's buy-and-build strategy for Kälte Eckert.

Kälte Eckert plans to increase its growth, expand its service network and increase its headcount via the add-on.

Günther Kältetechnik's managing director and former sole shareholder, Jörg Günther, will remain in his position on the company's board.

VR Equitypartner acquired a majority stake in Kälte Eckert in August 2017 for an undisclosed amount. Michael and Holger Eckert remained co-CEOs of the company after the investment and maintained a significant stake.

Company
Günther Kältetechnik is based in Plüderhausen and was founded in 1965 by Horst Günther. It provides cooling system products and services, with a focus on the catering and food industries.

The company had total assets of more than €1.2m and a headcount of 17 in 2017, according to Northdata.

People
Günther Kältetechnik – Jörg Günther (managing director).
Kälte Eckert – Michael Eckert, Holger Eckert (co-CEOs).

Advisers
Equity – Heuking Kühn Lüer Wojtek, Rainer Herschlein, Charlotte Schmitt (legal); Helmer & Partner, Rüdiger Frieß (tax, financial due dilligence).
Company – Benten Capital, Ulrich Praßler (M&A).

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• Topics
• Expansion
• DACH
• Industrials
• Build-up
• Acquisition finance
• Germany
• Buy-and-build