IK Investment Partners, a leading pan-European private equity firm, announced on 21st September that it had reached an agreement with private equity funds managed by Blackstone to sell Schenck Process, a global market leader in measuring and process technology. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany, Schenck develops and manufactures innovative solutions for a wide range of industrial processes including weighing, feeding, conveying, screening and filtration. With over 2300 employees worldwide and significant operations throughout Europe, North and South America, China, India and Australia, the company serves a diversified customer base across a variety of industries, including food, chemicals, mining and construction.

 

“Schenck is an innovative and unrivalled leader, and we see considerable opportunity to grow the business both organically and by acquisitions in its various end markets. We are excited to team up with management and accompany Schenck in the next stage of its development,” said Lionel Assant, head of European private equity at Blackstone.

 

“As we embark on an exciting new chapter for Schenck, I would like to thank IK for their invaluable support over the past years. Blackstone’s significant sector experience and financial backing make them the ideal new partner. As we commit to further investment in innovation and developing new technologies, we look forward to accelerating growth across our international footprint,” commented Andreas Evertz, president and CEO of Schenck. www.schenckprocess.com; www.blackstone.com 

 

 

Andreas Evertz