M&A Deal Summary

Kyocera Acquires Van Aerden Group BV

On February 4, 2019, Kyocera acquired manufacturer Van Aerden Group BV

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Kyocera’s 2nd transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Kyocera’s 1st transaction in the Netherlands.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2019-02-04
Target Van Aerden Group BV
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Kyocera
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition

Target

Van Aerden Group BV

Almere, Netherlands
Van Aerden Group BV is a European pneumatic tool manufacturing and sales company. In addition to manufacturing pneumatic tools and related products, Van Aerden Group sells power tools under multiple brands, including Senco, as a distributor.

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Buyer

Kyocera

Kyoto, Japan

Category Company
Founded 1959
Sector Diversified
Employees77,136
Revenue 2.01T JPY (2025)
DESCRIPTION
Kyocera trade show booth at the 2014 IMTS show in Chicago.
Kyocera trade show booth at the 2014 IMTS show in Chicago.

Kyocera is a multinational conglomerate known for its diverse array of products and services, spanning advanced ceramics and electronic components to office equipment and telecommunications technology. The company leverages its core expertise in fine ceramic technology to innovate across various industries, including solar energy, medical devices, and industrial tools. Kyocera was founded in 1959 and is based in Kyoto, Japan.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 11 of 16
Sector: Manufacturing M&A 2 of 3
Type: Add-on Acquisition M&A Deals 8 of 12
Country: Netherlands M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2019 M&A 3 of 5
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-02-04 H.C. Starck Ceramics

Selb, Germany

H.C. Starck Ceramics is a manufacturer of advanced technical ceramic powders and parts with specialist know-how in the engineering and manufacturing of high-end complex parts in small series production. Our company is one of only a few vertically integrated producers offering both, ceramics from technical oxide and state-of-the-art non-oxide materials, out of one production site. H.C. Starck Ceramics was founded in 1985 and is based in Selb, Germany.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2019-05-07 SouthernCarlson

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

SouthernCarlson is a U.S.-based distributor of fastening, construction, industrial, and packaging supplies and tools. The Company supplies a broad portfolio of fasteners (nails, screws, anchors), hand and power tools (nail guns, compressors, staplers, etc.), building materials, packaging equipment, and related industrial supplies to contractors, manufacturers, and industrial clients. It provides services beyond supply including tool servicing and repair, inventory management, vendor-managed inventory, and logistical support tailored for construction sites and industrial customers. SouthernCarlson was established in 1947 and is headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska

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