Abenex Acquires Origin Group (industrial sealing solutions)
September 30, 2022
Abenex has acquired Origin Group, a Rhône‑Alpes based designer, manufacturer and distributor of industrial sealing solutions, from Initiative & Finance, Elige Capital and one of the founding families, with management led by Bertrand Sée joining the capital. Origin Group generates approximately €30 million in annual sales; Abenex intends to accelerate market consolidation through external growth to build a leading player in the industrial sealing market.
- Buyers
- Abenex
- Targets
- Origin Group
- Sellers
- Initiative & Finance, Elige Capital, One historical founding family
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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