One Equity Partners (OEP) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Montanhydraulik GmbH, a Germany-based manufacturer of large-scale hydraulic cylinders and systems used across heavy-duty industries, including hydropower.
Montanhydraulik designs and manufactures ultra-large hydraulic cylinders, aggregates, and complete hydraulic systems, and provides maintenance and repair services worldwide. Founded in 1952, the company is headquartered in Holzwickede, Germany, and employs more than 1,100 people across 10 locations globally. Its products are used in infrastructure, electric grid, mining, hydropower, wind energy, mobile cranes, and other industrial applications.
“With its established market position and extensive geographic reach, Montanhydraulik is well-positioned for strategic expansion through an M&A-driven growth strategy,” said Marc Lindhorst, Partner at One Equity Partners. “Through an active M&A approach, we see an opportunity to integrate complementary businesses, enhance efficiency, and extend Montanhydraulik’s footprint into adjacent sectors.”
OEP said it sees growth opportunities linked to infrastructure investment and energy transition trends, including renewables.
“Montanhydraulik is a recognised leader across the industrial, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors currently focused on Europe,” said Philipp von Meurers, Partner at One Equity Partners. “We believe there are significant opportunities to leverage global trends, such as infrastructure modernisation, 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 US, and helping to further densify its presence in its core markets such as Europe.”
Montanhydraulik’s management said the transaction will support its international expansion and product development.
“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,” said Jens Ennen, CEO of Montanhydraulik. “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.”
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
One Equity Partners is a middle-market private equity firm focused on industrial, healthcare, and technology investments in North America and Europe. Montanhydraulik operates production and service facilities in Germany, Italy, India, Canada, and the US.
