One Equity Partners said it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Montanhydraulik GmbH, a Germany-based industrial engineering and manufacturing specialist focused on ultra-large-scale hydraulic cylinders, aggregates, and complete hydraulic systems, along with related global maintenance and repair services. Financial terms of the private transaction were not disclosed.
Founded in 1952 and headquartered in Holzwickede, Germany, Montanhydraulik provides customized hydraulic cylinder solutions used in demanding, heavy-duty applications across sectors, including infrastructure, electric grid, mining, hydropower, wind, and mobile cranes. The company employs more than 1,100 people across 10 locations worldwide.
OEP said the acquisition thesis centers on expanding Montanhydraulik’s geographic reach and capabilities through an M&A-driven strategy, including integrating complementary businesses, improving efficiency, and extending the company’s footprint into adjacent sectors. The firm also pointed to macro tailwinds including infrastructure modernization, rising energy demand, and the shift toward renewables, while identifying the U.S. as an attractive growth market alongside further density in core European markets.
Montanhydraulik said the partnership is expected to build on its existing strengths and support new product initiatives and expansion in priority global regions, leveraging OEP’s industrial experience and track record executing strategic acquisitions.
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“With its established market position and extensive geographic reach, Montanhydraulik is well-positioned for strategic expansion through an M&A-driven growth strategy. Through an active M&A approach, we see an opportunity to integrate complementary businesses, enhance efficiency, and extend Montanhydraulik’s footprint into adjacent sectors.”
Marc Lindhorst, Partner, One Equity Partners
“Montanhydraulik is a recognized leader across the industrial, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors currently focused on Europe. We believe there are significant opportunities to leverage global trends, such as infrastructure modernization, rising energy demand and the shift to renewables. We look forward to supporting the Montanhydraulik team on its ongoing success story and to helping expand its footprint in attractive growth markets such as the U.S., and helping to further densify its presence in its core markets such as Europe.”
Philipp von Meurers, Partner, One Equity Partners
“We are pleased to begin our partnership with One Equity Partners, a firm known for its expertise in driving industrial growth and executing strategic M&A, including across the Atlantic. By joining forces, Montanhydraulik will benefit from OEP’s deep industrial experience, helping us build on our strengths, introduce new products, and expand our presence in key global markets.”
Jens Ennen, CEO, Montanhydraulik
