Bekaert Group

Bekaert Group is a Belgium-based international company specializing in advanced metal transformation and materials coating. The company primarily processes wire rod into high-quality steel wire, which can be transformed through mechanical deformation and heat treatment into extremely fine wires applicable across various industrial sectors. Their products serve numerous industries, including automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, and consumer goods, addressing needs such as friction reduction, corrosion resistance, and improved adhesion. Bekaert operates four main segments: rubber reinforcement, steel wire solutions, specialty businesses, and the Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group. With a strong emphasis on technological and market leadership, Bekaert invests in growth regions such as China, India, Russia, and Latin America while maintaining a solid presence in traditional markets like Western Europe and North America, all with the goal of achieving sustainable and profitable growth.

Yves Kerstens

CEO and Board Member

Inge Schildermans

SVP Energy Transition

Oswald Schmid

CEO and Board Member

15 past transactions

Ionomr Innovations

Series A in 2023
Ionomr Innovations Inc. is a Canadian company specializing in the design, adaptation, and manufacture of advanced ion-exchange membranes and polymer technologies. Founded in 2013 and based in Vancouver, Ionomr is focused on providing solutions for clean technology applications, including water treatment, energy storage, and hydrogen production. Their Aemion membrane systems are notable for being alkaline-stable, highly durable, and versatile, enabling clients to improve performance while minimizing environmental impact. By replacing toxic fluorinated chemicals with eco-friendly hydrocarbon alternatives, Ionomr aims to reduce pollution and enhance the sustainability of electrochemical systems. The company also offers chemical engineering services, further supporting the integration of its innovative materials into various applications, contributing to the development of cleaner and more resilient energy solutions.

Pajarito Powder

Series B in 2022
Pajarito Powder, established in 2012 and headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, specializes in the manufacture of advanced catalysts and engineered catalyst supports for fuel cell electric vehicles and electrolyzer applications. The company's core product, developed using its proprietary VariPore manufacturing platform, caters to diverse industries such as stationary power (cell phone towers), materials handling (forklifts), and portable power (APUs, battery recharging stations). Pajarito Powder's mission is to provide high-performance, affordable catalyst technology, supported by a robust intellectual property portfolio, to accelerate the hydrogen economy.

Iosil Energy

Private Equity Round in 2012
Iosil Energy Corporation, founded in 2007 and based in Groveport, Ohio, specializes in the production and marketing of high-purity solar grade polysilicon, a crucial raw material for solar cells. The company efficiently leverages waste materials, specifically the byproducts generated from wafer sawing operations, to manufacture its polysilicon. This innovative approach not only reduces costs but also minimizes energy consumption and equipment requirements during production. In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, Iosil Energy's research and development facilities, located at the National Institute for Nanotechnology in Edmonton, Alberta, focus on improving purification technologies for silicon, contributing to the advancement of sustainable energy solutions.

Cymbet Technologies

Series C in 2010
Cymbet Technologies is a clean technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly, biocompatible rechargeable solid-state batteries aimed at powering microelectronic systems. Founded in 2000 and based in Elk River, Minnesota, Cymbet's EnerChip batteries provide innovative energy storage solutions for a variety of applications, including integrated circuits, medical devices, sensors, RFID, industrial control, telecommunications, and portable electronics. The company's products are notable for their low self-discharge rates, lack of harmful chemicals, and ease of disposal, which help eliminate the need for battery replacements. Additionally, Cymbet offers power management real-time clock devices and evaluation kits to aid electronics designers in streamlining product development. With manufacturing facilities in Minnesota and Texas, Cymbet serves diverse industries such as mobile technology, healthcare, telecommunications, and military applications, distributing its products through local sales representatives and global distributors.

Beksa Steel Cord Manufacturing

Acquisition in 2008
Beksa manufactures steel cord products and Dramix metal fibres for a variety of industrial applications, including the tyre and automotive industry. The company employs about 330 people and recorded sales of 80 million euros in 2006.

SAGE Electrochromics

Series B in 2007
SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of insulating glass units and control systems to window and skylight manufacturers in the residential marketplace. The company also provides windows, skylights, and curtain walls for commercial and institutional buildings. It offers its products to owner-occupied office spaces, museums, libraries, art galleries, health care facilities, religious facilities, aviation facilities, high-tech or image buildings, and atriums and overhead daylight openings. SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. was founded in 1989 and is based in Faribault, Minnesota. As of November 10, 2010, SAGE Electrochromics, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain.

Uralkord

Acquisition in 2006
Uralkord is a manufacturer and producer of bead wire and steel cord products. It was founded in 2000 and is based in Magnitogorsk, Russian Federation.

Cold Drawn Products

Acquisition in 2006
Cold Drawn Products is a manufacturer and marketer of precision section, flat, and trapezoidal steel wire products in the United Kingdom and internationally.

Aluheat B.V.

Acquisition in 2006
Aluheat B.V. is a privately held company provides condensing boiler technology to manufacturers in the boiler industry.

Delta Wire Corp.

Acquisition in 2006
Delta Wire Corporation, located in Clarksdale (Mississippi), is a major supplier of bead wire for tire reinforcement, as well as of a wide range of specialized wire products for the North American market.

ECC Card Clothing

Acquisition in 2005
ECC Card Clothing is a privately held metals manufacturing company and supplies card clothing products. The company offers various card clothings and accessories.

Southwest Screen & Filters

Acquisition in 2005
Southwest Screens & Filters is a prominent designer and manufacturer of metal filters and filtration systems, employing 125 individuals. The company specializes in metal fiber-based industrial process filters, primarily serving the polymer industry. Their products are essential for removing impurities from molten raw materials during production, ensuring the quality of synthetic fibers and films. Southwest Screens & Filters offers a diverse range of filtration solutions, including sintered fiber media, laser perforated screens, and wedge wire, along with filtration sands such as stainless steel powder and silica sand. Additionally, the company provides various filter elements, including hardware and outguard, as well as comprehensive filter systems featuring gaskets, membranes, and spin pack filters.

Cymbet Technologies

Series B in 2004
Cymbet Technologies is a clean technology company that specializes in the design and manufacture of eco-friendly, biocompatible rechargeable solid-state batteries aimed at powering microelectronic systems. Founded in 2000 and based in Elk River, Minnesota, Cymbet's EnerChip batteries provide innovative energy storage solutions for a variety of applications, including integrated circuits, medical devices, sensors, RFID, industrial control, telecommunications, and portable electronics. The company's products are notable for their low self-discharge rates, lack of harmful chemicals, and ease of disposal, which help eliminate the need for battery replacements. Additionally, Cymbet offers power management real-time clock devices and evaluation kits to aid electronics designers in streamlining product development. With manufacturing facilities in Minnesota and Texas, Cymbet serves diverse industries such as mobile technology, healthcare, telecommunications, and military applications, distributing its products through local sales representatives and global distributors.

Innovative Specialty Films

Acquisition in 2001
Innovative Specialty Films is a privately held company that specializes in the manufacturing, marketing, and development of advanced thin films applied to flexible polymeric substrates. The company focuses on sputter roll coating technology, which allows for the production of highly specialized sputtered thin films. These films are utilized in a variety of applications, demonstrating the company's commitment to innovation and quality in the specialty films industry. Through its expertise, Innovative Specialty Films addresses specific market needs while enhancing the performance and functionality of its products.

Joseph Sykes Brothers

Acquisition in 2001
Joseph Sykes Brothers is a privately held manufacturer and producer of card clothing, machinery used in cotton production.
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