Cross Equity Partners

Cross Equity Partners AG, established in 2008, is a Swiss-based private equity firm focusing on middle-market investments in mature companies. It specializes in buyouts, particularly succession planning for family-owned businesses and corporate spin-offs, as well as growth capital for expansion financing and private placements. The firm targets mid-sized companies in the DACH region, with a particular focus on Switzerland, Southern Germany, and Western Austria. Its investment range is CHF10-50 million for buyouts and CHF5-15 million for growth capital, typically taking majority or minority stakes respectively. Cross Equity Partners AG seeks opportunities across various sectors, with a preference for engineering, machinery, industrial products, business services, and capital goods. The firm is headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, with an additional office in St Helier, Channel Islands.

Lennart Bach

Investment Manager

Clive Chaplin

Managing Director and General Partner

11 past transactions

Boes Group

Acquisition in 2018
Boes Group is a manufacturer of metal stamping products based in Neulingen, Germany, established in 1985. The company specializes in providing a range of components including stamped grids, strips, and mounted units, utilizing materials such as unalloyed steel, stainless steel, and non-ferrous metals. Boes Group serves various industries, including automotive, e-bike motors, electronics, and medical sectors, enabling clients to obtain high-quality products and services in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

WDM Wolfshagener Draht- und Metallverarbeitung GmbH

Acquisition in 2018
WDM Wolfshagener Draht- und Metallverarbeitung GmbH, established in 1994 and located in Groß Pankow, Germany, specializes in the manufacture and distribution of industrial custom-made special wire meshes. The company offers a diverse range of products, including spot welded wire mesh, grid elements, bent wire parts, and wire mesh mats. Additionally, WDM provides tailored industry solutions such as cage wire mesh, reinforcing wire mesh, cable support systems, security fencing, machine protection fencing, gabion wire mesh, wire mesh shelves, and logistic systems. Through its commitment to quality and customization, WDM serves various sectors requiring specialized wire and metal processing solutions.

WDM Deutenberg

Acquisition in 2018
WDM Deutenberg is a manufacturer based in Groß Pankow, Germany, established in 1959, specializing in customized wire mesh products. The company focuses on various wire mesh processing techniques, including point welded wire mesh, wire mats, grid elements, and wire bending parts. These products are processed into spot-welded wire grids using semi and fully-automatic mesh welding systems. WDM Deutenberg serves a diverse range of industries, including construction, food, livestock systems, agricultural engineering, and transport, providing clients with durable solutions to meet their operational needs.

Swiss Tool Systems

Acquisition in 2016
Swiss Tool Systems AG, founded in 1971 and based in Bürglen, Switzerland, specializes in the development, manufacture, and marketing of modular boring and turning tool systems. Recognized as a global supplier in the modular tool systems sector, the company has established a reputation for quality and innovation in its offerings. As of August 2019, Swiss Tool Systems operates as a subsidiary of Schaublin Sa, further enhancing its capabilities and market presence.

Punker

Acquisition in 2015
Punker GmbH is a manufacturer based in Eckernförde, Germany, specializing in the design and production of fan wheels and blowers. Founded in 1954, the company offers a diverse range of products, including forward and backward curved impellers, double-flow fan wheels, cross-flow wheels, and cross-flow fans. Punker serves various industries, including agriculture, food processing, industrial technology, heating and burner technology, home appliances, compressor systems, and railroad applications. Its products are utilized in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, as well as for spare parts in car washes and extraction systems. Punker operates through a network of representatives both in Germany and internationally, with additional locations in Hickory, North Carolina.

RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik

Venture Round in 2014
RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik GmbH, established in 1967 and headquartered in Rhede, Germany, specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of motor drives and automation solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products, including motorized drives for awnings, garage doors, and roller shutters, as well as electronic belt winders and tubular motors for both new installations and renovations. RADEMACHER is also known for its proprietary radio-based home automation systems, which allow users to control shutters, blinds, lights, and other electrical devices remotely via smartphones or tablets. The product lineup further includes controllers, radio systems, and customized drive solutions, all characterized by innovative design and ease of installation. Additionally, the company produces various electronic components such as soldering strips, copper plates, and printed circuit boards. With a commitment to functionality and design, RADEMACHER serves both residential and commercial markets.

RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik

Acquisition in 2014
RADEMACHER Geräte-Elektronik GmbH, established in 1967 and headquartered in Rhede, Germany, specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of motor drives and automation solutions. The company offers a diverse range of products, including motorized drives for awnings, garage doors, and roller shutters, as well as electronic belt winders and tubular motors for both new installations and renovations. RADEMACHER is also known for its proprietary radio-based home automation systems, which allow users to control shutters, blinds, lights, and other electrical devices remotely via smartphones or tablets. The product lineup further includes controllers, radio systems, and customized drive solutions, all characterized by innovative design and ease of installation. Additionally, the company produces various electronic components such as soldering strips, copper plates, and printed circuit boards. With a commitment to functionality and design, RADEMACHER serves both residential and commercial markets.

Polymetrix

Acquisition in 2013
Polymetrix designs and manufactures advanced post-condensation technologies, specializing in thermal treatment processes for a variety of polymers. The company develops equipment that facilitates crystallization, heating, cooling, drying, and poly-condensation, addressing the needs of diverse applications. Polymetrix also engineers and constructs complete industrial plants for the thermal treatment of bulk materials, employing established polymer technologies. With a focus on innovation, the company enhances thermal processes, serving clients worldwide across multiple industries.

Micromacinazione

Acquisition in 2012
Micromacinazione S.A. is an engineering company based in Molinazzo di Monteggio, Switzerland, specializing in jet-mill technologies and micronization services for the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. Founded in 1970, the company offers tailored micronization solutions that enhance the performance of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and highly potent compounds, ensuring safety for personnel and the environment. Its services include research and development in pharmaceutical powder technologies, process development, and the design and manufacturing of equipment such as jet mills, glove boxes, and pneumatic conveyors. Micromacinazione's innovative approaches also focus on improving the solubility of poorly soluble drugs, catering to the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical sector. As of 2017, it operates as a subsidiary of Lonza Group Ltd.

Spirella

Acquisition in 2010
Spirella manufactures lifestyle products, accessories, and decors for the private bathroom. Its exclusive collection of bathroom interiors is developed with distinctive style, innovation, and design expertise that lets the customers experience increasing showering pleasure and whole new bathroom atmospheres. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Embrach, Zurich, Switzerland.

Schwab Verkehrstechnik

Acquisition in 2009
Schwab Verkehrstechnik AG designs, develops, and manufactures buffers and couplers for freight and rail transit markets. The company offers products in the field of power transmission for track-borne vehicles. Its products include metro and tramway couplings, draw gears, and bar couplers for passenger coaches and freight cars, as well as crash buffers for tank and freight wagons.
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