2010 // Kresta, AT acquired Eickhoff, DE

MP Corporate Finance advised the Austrian Kresta Anlagenbau GmbH as the exclusive transaction consultant in acquiring the German Eickhoff GmbH.

As part of its growth strategy, Kresta Anlagenbau, a leading company in the field of plant construction for the paper, chemicals and petrochemical industries, acquired 100% of the shares in Eickhoff Industrie-Anlagenbau und Montage GmbH from Georgsmarienhütte Holding. MP Corporate Finance was the exclusive transaction and financing consultant of Kresta Anlagenbau.

By acquiring Eickhoff GmbH, Kresta Anlagenbau GmbH will be able to further extend its market position and sustainably strengthen the areas of mechanical engineering, power plant technology, chemicals industry and metallurgical industry.

Kresta Anlagenbau focuses on industrial plant construction for the paper and pulp industry, petrochemical and chemicals industry, timbre industry and on the area of environmental technologies. With more than 500 employees, Kresta Anlagenbau is establishing itself as one of the leading players in this industry.

Eickhoff GmbH operates in the area of industrial repairs for the chemicals and steel industries and delivers high-quality components for power plant technology, such as compensators. With more than 140 employees, Eickhoff achieves an annual turnover of EUR 20 million.