M&A Deal Summary

Sulzer Acquires Thermoset - Carbon Business

On January 3, 2013, Sulzer acquired metals/mining company Thermoset - Carbon Business from Thermoset

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Sulzer’s 1st transaction in the Metals/Mining sector.
  • This is Sulzer’s 3rd transaction in the United States.
  • This is Sulzer’s 1st transaction in Wisconsin.

M&A Deal Summary

Date 2013-01-03
Target Thermoset - Carbon Business
Sector Metals/Mining
Buyer(s) Sulzer
Sellers(s) Thermoset
Deal Type Divestiture

Target

Thermoset - Carbon Business

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States
Thermoset - Carbon Business comprises carbon fiber lined transmission synchronizer components and carbon fiber lined friction discs, cones, and band brakes.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Sulzer

Winterthur, Switzerland

Category Company
Founded 1834
Sector Energy Services and Equipment
Employees13,455
Revenue 3.5B CHF (2024)
DESCRIPTION

Sulzer specializes in pumping solutions and rotating equipment maintenance and services as well as separation, reaction, and mixing technology. Sulzer serves clients worldwide through a network of more than 150 production and service sites and has a strong footprint in emerging markets. Sulzer was founded in 1834 and is based in Winterthur, Switzerland.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 10 of 26
Sector: Metals/Mining M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 3 of 5
State: Wisconsin M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 3 of 7
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 3
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2012-01-10 Hidrotecar S.A.

Madrid, Spain

Hidrotecar, S.A. is a manufacturer of centrifugal, alternative and screw pumps.

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FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-02-05 Krøger A/S

Greve, Denmark

Krøger A/S is a manufacturer of manual and pneumatic caulking guns (cartridges, sachets and bulk packs).

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Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Thermoset

Mequon, Wisconsin, United States

Category Company
Founded 1976
Sector Metals/Mining
DESCRIPTION

Thermoset, Inc. has been a pioneer in the processing and application of woven Carbon Fiber friction materials for power train applications for medium, light, and heavy trucks as well as for selected car applications. Thermoset has developed and established superior carbon friction materials based on carbon fiber. With that, the company has built up comprehensive expertise in processing and applications.


DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 1
Sector: Metals/Mining M&A 1 of 1
Type: Divestiture M&A Deals 1 of 1
State: Wisconsin M&A 1 of 1
Country: United States M&A 1 of 1
Year: 2013 M&A 1 of 1