Lynx Equity Acquires Obel-P Automation A/S
February 4, 2022
Toronto-based private equity firm Lynx Equity Limited has acquired Obel-P Automation A/S, a Herning, Denmark-based manufacturer of automation equipment for the wood industry. Obel-P (founded 1954, ~30 employees) will remain led by its existing management team and joins Lynx's Danish portfolio as Lynx pursues further European acquisition opportunities.
- Buyers
- Lynx Equity Limited
- Targets
- Obel-P Automation A/S
- Sellers
- Obel-P Group A/S
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Central Denmark Region, Denmark
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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