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Investors advised by Family Trust (“FTI”) have acquired Tiefenbach Control Systems GmbH (“TCS”), a leading developer and manufacturer of resilient electrohydraulic systems, sensor technology as well as control software for mechanical and plant engineering, as of March 28, 2022. From its site in Bochum, TCS supplies customers worldwide and has an export share of over 90%, with sales of around[…]

At the end of 2021, investors advised by Family Trust (“Family Trust”) acquired novia Handels GmbH & Co. KG (“novia”). novia is successfully positioned in the market as a full-service manufacturing service provider and global sourcing expert with a focus on zinc and aluminum die casting. From its site in Iserlohn (DE), the company supplies leading OEMs with high-quality individual[…]

In December 2020, Family Trust Beteiligungsholding acquired a majority stake in the bouldering gym operator Urban Apes, which had three halls at the time of the transaction. Urban Apes is a bouldering gym group founded by sports enthusiasts with the mission to make bouldering accessible to as many people as possible. Together with the founders of Urban Apes, Family Trust[…]

Family Trust has acquired a majority stake in the company as part of corporate succession. The managing partners Christoph Wilhelm and Esther Sauter are managing the operational business on a transitional basis; at the same time, the search for a suitable long-term successor for the management was started immediately after the transaction was completed. In addition, Family Trust supports the[…]