M&A Deal Summary

Aalberts Acquires VAF Instruments B.V.

On July 24, 2018, Aalberts acquired test/measurement equipment company VAF Instruments B.V.

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Aalberts’ 3rd transaction in the Test/Measurement Equipment sector.
  • This is Aalberts’ 5th transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2018-07-24
Target VAF Instruments B.V.
Sector Test/Measurement Equipment
Buyer(s) Aalberts
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

VAF Instruments B.V.

Dordrecht, Netherlands
VAF is a manufacturer of high-tech sensors and measurement systems with own R&D facilities for the general industries and power generation end markets. VAF has a global leading position in marine measurement systems, enabling shipowners to increase fuel efficiency and to reduce the carbon footprint. VAF solutions also enable ship operators to optimise maintenance schedules and costs.

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Buyer

Aalberts

Utrecht, Netherlands
Category Company
Founded 1975
Sector Machinery
Employees14,055
Revenue 3.3B EUR (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Aalberts is a global producer of industrial technology, products, and services. Aalberts does business in four segments, including building installations, climate control, material technology, and industrial services. Aalberts was founded in 1975 and is based in Utrecht, the Netherlands.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 31 of 36
Sector (Test/Measurement Equipment) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 29 of 34
Country (Netherlands) 5 of 5
Year (2018) 1 of 1
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-07-18 Pneutec

Hoofddorp, Netherlands

PNEUTEC is an engineering company specialised in vacuum, pneumatic and electronic technology. It delivers integrated system solutions for Key Accounts mainly in the Semicon & Science end market. The company has also developed niche applications for other end markets, utilising its core technologies. Besides engineering PNEUTEC also assembles modules in its clean room, which has just been expanded.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-09-12 Applied Process

Livonia, Michigan, United States

Applied Process, Inc. is a specialty heat treating company focused on austempering, an isothermal heat treatment which creates superior properties on ferrous metal parts: less distortion, higher strength, higher toughness, better wear resistance, lighter components, and lower overall cost.

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