HQ Equita

HQ Equita is a private equity investment firm located in Bad Homburg Vor Der Hohe, Germany, that specializes in mid-cap buyouts. Established in 1992, the firm carries on the Harald Quandt family’s legacy of investing in entrepreneurial equity interests in small and mid-sized enterprises. With extensive experience in the German-speaking regions, HQ Equita has raised approximately 1 billion euros in capital commitments and has invested in over 30 companies. The firm primarily focuses on sectors such as industrial technology, information technology services and software, business services, and medical technology.

Hans J. Moock

Partner and Executive Director

Michael Hoenig Ph.D

Senior Partner

14 past transactions

Muegge

Acquisition in 2020
MUEGGE GmbH is a manufacturer and supplier of microwave power systems, specializing in industrial microwave heating and plasma applications. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Reichelsheim, Germany, with an additional location in Modesto, California, the company develops a range of microwave generators, components, and related hardware, catering to diverse sectors such as photovoltaic, semiconductor, and environmental technologies. MUEGGE offers power solutions that operate within power ranges of 300 W to 100 kW and at frequencies of 915, 2450, and 5800 MHz. The company's product portfolio includes plasma sources, industrial heating systems, waveguide components, magnetrons, and measurement devices, along with services that encompass process engineering, plant construction, assembly, and customer support. MUEGGE's products are distributed through sales partners in various countries including China, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey, ensuring a global reach in providing innovative and efficient solutions for industrial applications.

Open Access

Acquisition in 2018
Open Access is a technology provider specializing in integrated passenger information and audio communication systems for public transportation infrastructures. The company offers a range of products and solutions built on its proprietary NetSpire network technology platform, designed to be modular, flexible, and robust. Open Access serves both private and government organizations across various sectors, including rail, air, bus transport, roadways, transitways, and emergency response industries. Its services encompass strategic consulting, system design, project management, and maintenance, ensuring comprehensive support for its clients. Open Access has a subsidiary located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and employs approximately 53 professionals, reflecting its commitment to delivering innovative solutions in the transportation sector.

r2p GmbH

Acquisition in 2018
r2p is a global provider of IP-based public transport system solutions that include communications, security and surveillance applications. With a fully integrated portfolio of hardware and software products for passenger and fleet management, r2p offers Passenger Information Systems (PIS), Passenger Announcement (PA), passenger counting, infotainment and fleet management with real-time data transfer and analysis for rail and road vehicles.

FAWEMA

Acquisition in 2018
FAWEMA has the largest machine range for the packaging of flour, sugar and cereals. High quality standards and proven technology coupled with innovative solutions have made FAWEMA a respected brand name for packaging machines worldwide. Today the FAWEMA brand reaches every corner of the globe and is renowned for German reliability, efficiency and ultra-strong build quality in each and every machine produced. Their product range comprises machines and lines for filling and packaging dry products for almost all areas of application.

Rovema

Acquisition in 2015
ROVEMA Group is an international provider of packaging machines and lines headquartered in Fernwald, Germany. The company specializes in designing and manufacturing machinery primarily for the food sector, offering solutions for dosing, filling, sealing, and final packaging. ROVEMA's equipment is tailored to handle a variety of products, including seeds, fruits, vegetables, frozen food, berries, and baked goods. By focusing on the challenges of fragile product packaging, ROVEMA helps its clients ensure the integrity and quality of their packaged goods.

WindStar Medical GmbH

Acquisition in 2014
WindStar Medical GmbH is a German company engaged in the manufacture and supply of a diverse range of healthcare products, both for private label and branded markets. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Wehrheim, with additional offices in Bielefeld and Würzburg, the company offers a variety of products including heat patches, laxatives, wound care solutions, allergy treatments, and sanitization products. WindStar Medical's product lineup also features items such as foot warmers, cold sore treatments, medical gloves, and various health supplements. The company markets its products online, enhancing accessibility for consumers. WindStar Medical GmbH was formerly known as Windstar Medical AG and rebranded in January 2016. It operates as a subsidiary of NCG - NuCom Group SE.

MEN Mikro Elektronik

Acquisition in 2013
MEN Mikro Elektronik GmbH is a company specializing in the development, manufacturing, and supply of embedded commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) boards and devices tailored for mobile, industrial, and safety-critical applications. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Nuremberg, Germany, the company offers a range of products, including CPU boards, computer-on-modules, single board computers, I/O modules, and safe board components. MEN Mikro Elektronik also provides system-level solutions such as industrial systems and embedded airborne computer hardware, focusing on fail-safe designs suitable for extreme environmental conditions. Its product offerings cater to various sectors, including transportation—covering rail, public transport, off-road and heavy vehicles, aerospace, and marine—and industrial markets like automation, power and energy, and medical applications. The company markets its products through a network of representatives and distributors, both domestically and internationally.

Stettler Sapphire

Acquisition in 2011
Stettler Sapphire AG is a Swiss company specializing in the processing of synthetic sapphire and other hard materials. Founded in 1881 and based in Lyss, the company produces a range of products, including sapphires, watch crystals, and components for technical applications. Stettler Sapphire also manufactures glues, bonding agents, and lacquers, as well as diamond sawblades utilized in various industrial processes to cut through sapphire, hard metals, ceramics, and special crystals. The company targets the high-end and ultra high-end markets, particularly in the watch industry. As of December 2016, Stettler Sapphire AG operates as a subsidiary of Groupe IMI.

Schock

Acquisition in 2010
Schock GmbH, founded in 1924 and based in Regen, Germany, is a manufacturer renowned for its innovative granite sinks, which are produced exclusively in Germany. The company specializes in creating sinks made from high-quality quartz composite materials, offering a range of products that include not only sinks but also various kitchen accessories such as faucets and filtered water taps. Schock's products are designed to enhance kitchen functionality and aesthetics, featuring options like low pressure, temperature limiters, ultra-quiet aerators, and pull-out spray heads. The company distributes its products through a network of dealers both in Germany and internationally, establishing itself as a leader in the kitchen sink market.

ISOLITE

Acquisition in 2010
ISOLITE GmbH specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-temperature insulation, sealing, and fire protection systems, primarily serving the automotive, aviation, and aerospace industries. The company offers a range of products, including the ISOLITE-Blanket, a detachable insulation system designed for high efficiency, and the ISOLITE-Integralliner, which combines insulation with a lining for hot gas-carrying components. Additionally, ISOLITE provides ISOLITE-Superinsulation for turbines and the ISOLITE-Firewall, a versatile fire protection solution. These products are engineered to withstand operating temperatures between 400 and 1,400 degrees Celsius, enhancing the performance and durability of systems in high-performance combustion engines. Founded in 1878 and headquartered in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, ISOLITE operates as a subsidiary of Hitachi Chemical Company, Ltd., and is recognized for its innovative technologies and numerous patents in the field.

Karl Eugen Fischer

Acquisition in 2008
Karl Eugen Fischer GmbH is a manufacturer and supplier of machines tailored for the tire and automobile industries, as well as sheet metal processing applications. Founded in 1940 and headquartered in Burgkunstadt, Germany, the company specializes in producing a range of equipment, including machines for cutting steel and textile cords, automated cutting lines, guillotine shears, and various types of presses and shears. The company also offers specialized solutions such as combination angle shears and gap frame press brakes. With a focus on custom-made machinery, Karl Eugen Fischer GmbH supports businesses in achieving efficiency and smooth operations. Additionally, it maintains a sales and service location in Lawton, Oklahoma, to better serve its clients.

Leobersdorfer Machinenfabrik

Acquisition in 2007
Leobersdorfer Machinenfabrik is an Austrian-based niche manufacturer and distributor of industrial compressors primarily for end applications in the oil & gas industry. The Company is a technological and innovation leader in its niche markets and enjoys strong customer relationships with a well-diversified, largely blue-chip customer base. The Company has been building compressor systems for more than 60 years and its products are used in a large variety of businesses where there is a need for efficient and reliable high-pressure compression of gases for industrial processes. LMF’s products have a long track record of deployment in extreme conditions such as the production of oil & gas under extreme heat and ship mounted systems that are used for the seismic exploration of offshore natural reserves. Leobersdorfer Machinenfabrik is based in Leobersdorf, Niederosterreich, Austria.

Transnorm Beteiligungen GmbH

Acquisition in 2007
Transnorm is a global leader in high-performance modules for distribution, parcel and airport baggage conveying systems. Our products are also installed by many well-known, global, end users in a wide variety of industries. Transnorm is the global market leader in conveyor belt curve engineering and manufacturing. The Company has a global footprint for engineering, manufacturing, and customer support.

Barat Ceramics

Acquisition in 2006
Barat Ceramics GmbH specializes in the manufacture of technical ceramics, serving a diverse range of industries worldwide. The company produces components primarily from aluminum oxide and zirconium oxide, alongside assemblies made from conventional materials. Their product offerings include molded parts such as tiles for ballistic and wear protection, pipes, and various precision components. In addition, Barat Ceramics provides tailored solutions for sectors including medical technology, plant engineering, control technology, and ballistic protection. Their range encompasses items such as crucibles, sealing elements, insulators, and components for sensor technology and powder processing. The company is committed to delivering high-quality, precision-engineered products to meet the specific needs of its customers.
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