14 November 2017
Paragon acquires industrial services division Condecta from Arbonia
Paragon, the Munich-based, independent private equity company has signed the purchase agreement to fully acquire Condecta AG yesterday. Condecta is the Swiss market leader for mobile infrastructure.
Condecta’s product and service portfolio includes modular space solutions, construction equipment (including water protection systems) and event services. The modular space segment offers individually tailored building solutions for offices, schools, and kindergartens in form of modular container systems, mobile sanitary containers and construction containers of all kind. The construction segment is known for its own quick-assembly and top-slewing cranes, builder’s hoists, construction machinery and equipment as well as water protection systems (GSA).
The Company’s event services segment equips more than 1,000 events annually with mobile toilets, shower container, office containers, floor protection and protective fencing systems.
Philippe Baur, CEO of Condecta AG commented on the acquisition: “The Condecta Group can benefit from Paragon’ know-how, network and financial resources, which will allow the company to further expand its leading market position in Switzerland and expand its presence in other European countries.”
Marco Attolini, managing partner at Paragon added: „We are convinced of the Condecta’s stable and leading market position and are looking forward to supporting the management team on their course of growth.”
About Condecta
Condecta is the Swiss market leader for infrastructure serivces and one of the largest providers of modular space solutions, construction equipment as well as event services. With its headquarter in Winterthur (ZH) and sites in Echallens (VD), Trimmis (GR) and Bern-Brünnen (BE) as well as several other locations, the company is present across the entire country. The firm’s own crane production is based in Schio (Italy). The German market is served from Geretsried, near Munich.
Condecta is based in Winterthur (Switzerland), generates CHF 63 million of annual revenues and employs 180 people.
For more information please visit www.Condecta.ch.
About Paragon
Paragon is one of the leading independent private equity firms in Europe with approx. €650 million of equity under management. Paragon works closely with portfolio companies to achieve sustainable growth and operational excellence. The investment portfolio covers various industries and currently comprises 7 companies. Paragon was founded in 2004 and is based in Munich, Germany. For further information please refer to www.paragon.de.