Gebhardt Group acquires Hermanussen
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With the acquisition of Hermanussen Metallverarbeitung GmbH, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of steel profiles strengthens its portfolio and expertise in the field of cold-rolled profiles.
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The Gebhardt Group, one of Europe's market-leading manufacturers of cold-rolled steel profiles for PVC window frames, air duct technology and photovoltaic‑substructures as well as a supplier of stamped and bent parts, has signed an agreement to acquire Hermanussen Metallverarbeitung GmbH, a specialized manufacturer of cold-rolled profiles. The terms of the transaction and the purchase price were not disclosed.
The acquisition of Hermanussen follows the growth strategy of the Gebhardt Group and represents the fifth transaction under the ownership of Bencis Capital Partners and the Gebhardt Family Foundation,‑ following the acquisitions of De Waal Staal (Netherlands), Doby Verrolec (UK), Van Zelst (Netherlands) and Form-Tec (Germany).
For more than 50 years, Hermanussen has been a recognized specialist in cold-rolled steel sections with a focus on development, production and sales. The company serves customers mainly in the "DACH region" and in Eastern Europe and currently employs 46 people. The product range complements the Gebhardt Group's portfolio, especially in the PVC window and air duct systems segments, and opens up additional customer groups with newly developed noise protection systems as well as privacy and fencing systems.
The acquisition will create an integrated group of companies for cold-rolled special profiles and stamped and bent parts with bundled competencies in development, production, logistics and distribution. Joint services strengthen the vertical integration and expand the portfolio to include reinforcement profiles for PVC window frames, noise protection systems, photovoltaic substructures, air duct systems and special functional profiles.
"In the very positive discussions with the management of Hermanussen, we recognized the great potential of cooperation at an early stage. Hermanussen's goals and corporate culture are an excellent fit for our group. With this acquisition, we are strengthening our position in the existing market segments and tapping into new customer groups with sound insulation systems. Hermanussen is the ideal partner for our growth strategy. The product portfolios complement each other perfectly and the comparable business models with a clear focus on availability and the shortest response time form the basis for further expanding our customer promise under the slogan 'Efficiency in Profiles' ," says Ralf Dahmer, CEO of the Gebhardt Group.
“Both companies possess expertise that has grown over decades and maintain long-standing, trustworthy customer relationships. The investment strengthens our position as a powerful corporate group and underscores our clear commitment to the sustainable development of our industrial structures. By pooling our competencies, we create additional value for our customers and a strong outlook for the entire group,” emphasises Ralf Neuhaus, Managing Director of Gebhardt-Stahl GmbH.
"We are looking forward to working with the Gebhardt Group in the future. The products, know-how and many years of experience of both companies are an excellent combination. By bundling our joint knowledge, we expect a further increase in solution competence and service level for our customers as well as a strong long-term perspective for the entire group," adds Jörg Lehmann, Managing Partner of Hermanussen.
About Hermanussen
Hermanussen has been a specialist in steel profiling since 1972 and today employs 46 people. With 11 modern roll forming systems, the company produces around 15,000 tons of profiles annually, including reinforcement profiles for PVC windows, air duct profiles with accessories and innovative noise protection, privacy protection and fencing systems. The portfolio is supplemented by the further processing and coating of special profiles in all material grades as well as numerous in-house developments with patent and utility model protection. The management is in the hands of Jörg Lehmann and Martin Tenner.