M&A Deal Summary

Georg Fischer Acquires Microlution

On May 11, 2016, Georg Fischer acquired manufacturer Microlution

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Georg Fischer’s 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Georg Fischer’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Georg Fischer’s 1st transaction in Illinois.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2016-05-11
Target Microlution
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Georg Fischer
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Microlution

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Microlution is a specialist of micro-machining based on milling and laser technologies. It specializes in 5-axis milling and femtosecond laser for hole drilling and micro-cutting in a wide range of industries including aerospace, medical and automotive.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Georg Fischer

Schaffhausen, Switzerland
Category Company
Founded 1802
Sector Manufacturing
Employees19,425
Revenue 4.0B CHF (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Georg Fischer is a partner for the safe transport of liquids and gases, lightweight casting components, and high-precision manufacturing technologies. Georg Fischer comprises three Divisions: GF Piping Systems is a flow solutions provider for the safe and sustainable transport of water and fluids. GF Casting Solutions is a solution provider of lightweight components for energy industries and the automotive industry. GF Machining Solutions is a provider of complete solutions for the tool and mold making industry and manufacturers of precision components. Georg Fischer was founded in 1802 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 4 of 9
Sector (Manufacturing) 2 of 5
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 3 of 8
State (Illinois) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2016) 2 of 2
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2016-05-04 PT Eurapipe

Karawang, Indonesia

PT Eurapipe is a producer of pipes and fittings made from Polyethylene (PE). The company has a strong position in the mining business and other water related market segments.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2017-08-25 Eucasting

Pitesti, Romania

Eucasting is a high pressure aluminum die casting specialist with two productions sites in Romania.

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