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August Rüggeberg (PFERD)

Complementary expansion of the product portfolio through a strategic acquisition in Italy

The acquisition of the Italian SILMAX Group adds high-quality milling and drilling tools for metalworking to the product range of PFERD

DZ BANK advises the Rüggeberg Group on the acquisition of a majority stake in the SILMAX Group

The Rüggeberg Group is a leading premium specialist in tool solutions for surface treatment and material separation. As an independent, globally-oriented family-owned company with over 200 years of tradition, approximately 2,000 employees worldwide, and a turnover of over EUR 300 million, the group, operating under the PFERD brand, is a dependable, reliable, and sustainable partner for trade organizations, industrial end consumers, and professional craftsmen in key markets worldwide.

The SILMAX Group operates in the manufacturing of milling and drilling tools, with its headquarters located in Lanzo Torinese, northern Italy. The group produces a wide range of standard and custom professional tools made from solid carbide and high-speed steel (HSS). With international subsidiaries in Switzerland, China, and India, the group serves customers in various industries, including aerospace, tool and mold making, automotive, energy, and medical. With approximately 130 employees, SILMAX Group has a strong presence in the market and is known for its high-quality products and customer service.

With the acquisition of a majority stake in the SILMAX Group, PFERD is expanding its own product portfolio and strengthening its positioning in dynamically growing industries and geographies.

DZ BANK has managed the entire transaction process, from the strategy phase to approaching the target company, and finally, to the completion of the transaction.

Responsible on the part of DZ BANK were Martin Petsch, Benedikt Fischer, Sebastian Baier and Dardan Rrahmani.

The image shows two individuals shaking hands in front of a building with the name SILMAX displayed. Behind them are four vertically placed flags: the Italian flag, the German flag, the unidentified red flag, and the European Union flag, against the backdrop of a sunny outdoor location.
Jörn Bielenberg (PFERD) and Dario Fumagalli (SILMAX Group)
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PFERD-tools in use

The collaboration with DZ BANK as an experienced M&A advisor was undoubtedly the optimal decision for this complex transaction. The team provided us with guidance and support throughout all phases, enabling a successful completion in the end.

Jörn Bielenberg, CEO of August Rüggeberg GmbH & Co. KG

Thanks to the professional support of DZ BANK, we were able to successfully and confidentially execute the transaction. The dedicated project team provided us with tailored solutions for the challenges we encountered and played a crucial role in our success.

Stefan Kroll, CFO of August Rüggeberg GmbH & Co. KG
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Martin Petsch, DZ BANK:

"PFERD stands for first-class tools of the highest quality. The successful development of the company is being driven forward by the acquisition of the SILMAX Group. Customers will benefit greatly from the combined strengths of the two long-established companies."

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Benedikt Fischer, DZ BANK:

"The acquisition of SILMAX significantly expands PFERD's presence in the cutting and drilling tool segment. Both companies complement each other's product offerings excellently, positioning them as a joint market leader for tool solutions in metalworking.”

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