Gilde Equity Management and Management Acquire HC Groep from Airvance Group
July 28, 2020
Gilde Equity Management, together with HC Groep management, has acquired HC Groep — a Netherlands-based indoor climate technology and HVAC specialist — from the Airvance Group. The private equity-backed buyout positions HC Groep to accelerate growth across the Netherlands, Germany and the UK by expanding its climate ceiling, air handling, controls and carpark ventilation capabilities.
- Buyers
- Gilde Equity Management, HC Groep management
- Targets
- HC Groep
- Sellers
- Airvance Group
- Industry
- HVAC & Mechanical
- Location
- North Brabant, Netherlands
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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