On a Growth Trajectory

How We Sustainably Support the Brückner Group with Strategic Acquisitions and Technological Innovations

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Acquisitions That Build on Market and Technology Leadership


Thanks to continuous technological development and the expansion of new product areas, our business fields are growing steadily. This growth is complemented by targeted acquisitions, which open up new markets for us and expand our expertise. This enables us to further broaden our market leadership together.

In doing so, we focus on cooperation based on trust and long-term collaboration, thereby creating synergies. United by common corporate goals and shared values, we ensure our joint future viability.

Acquisition Types

Targeted supplementation. Sustainable growth.

Growth Acquisition

  • Acquired directly by Brückner Group SE.

  • Expands the group of companies with new markets and products worldwide.

  • Typical turnover: greater than EUR 100 million.

Complementary Acquisition

  • Acquired via existing business units.

  • Strengthens their product portfolio and/or opens up geographical markets.

  • Typical turnover: EUR 10 million and above.

Our Search Fields in the Mechanical and Plant Engineering

Plastics processing

  • Technologies for plastics processing
  • Solutions for the use of new polymers
  • Innovative surface treatments

Except: Injection molding

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Packaging

  • Technologies for the production of packaging
  • Solutions for non-plastic-based packaging (e.g. natural fibres, cellulose, ...)
  • Innovative coating technologies
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Next Generation Manufacturing

  • Industry 4.0 applications
  • Automation
  • Digital solutions in manufacturing (e.g. artificial intelligence)
  • Additive manufacturing
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Brückner Extended

Innovative, industrial B2B solutions in new and existing growth markets
e.g. (new) recycling technologies, processing of innovative materials

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Our Investment Criteria

We invest in companies with strong leadership, clear values, and future potential, which we assess using sound criteria.

  • Engineering expertise

    The company’s focus is on developing machinery and plants; what’s more, the company is positioned in the high-tech segment through its process expertise.

  • Market leadership

    The company is already a market leader in a promising, global niche market or on the way to becoming one.

  • Technology and cost leadership

    The company is a leader in the areas of technology and quality and/or cost structure.

  • Proven business model

    The business model is already successfully established in a niche market and promises both future market success and steady growth.

  • Low vertical integration

    The company is characterized by a low level of in-house production and draws on a broad pool of proven suppliers.

  • Majority stake

    The shareholders are willing to grant Brückner Group SE a majority interest; ideally, the company will move toward a full takeover.

What We Offer

Our reliability and solid foundation for sustainable success distinguish us as a strong partner.

  • Future viability

    Our long-term corporate policy and shared commitment to further development lay the foundation for a successful future.

  • Reliability

    Open and fair communication, and cooperative partnership characterize our actions. Our extensive transaction experience provides security in the acquisition process.

  • Stability and flexibility

    Our long-term profitability has a stabilizing effect. The group of companies enables dynamic market adaptation and synergies through our global platform companies.

Where strategic partnerships take shape.

For inquiries, the M&A team can be reached by email at any time.