SCHOCK Acquires The 1810 Company

Triton Acquires SCHOCK GmbH from IK Investment Partners

February 18, 2021

Building Products

Triton Fund V, advised by Triton, has signed and completed an agreement to acquire SCHOCK GmbH, the German inventor and leading producer of quartz composite kitchen sinks, from IK Investment Partners (IK VIII Fund). Financial terms were not disclosed; Triton said it will support SCHOCK's international growth, product development and sustainability initiatives under the management team led by CEO Ralf Boberg.

SCHOCK Acquires Polish Quartz-Composite Manufacturer Marmorin

January 4, 2022

Building Products

SCHOCK, a Triton Fund V portfolio company and manufacturer of quartz composite sinks and mixer taps, has acquired Marmorin, a family-owned Polish maker of bathroom and kitchen products from quartz composite materials. The deal is intended to support SCHOCK's growth strategy and accelerate geographic expansion—particularly into the United States and North American markets; terms were not disclosed.

The Schockman Lumber Group Acquires Iverson's Lumber

October 23, 2023

Building Products

The Schockman Lumber Group of St. Henry, Ohio has acquired Iverson's Lumber, an independent lumber yard with locations in Highland Township and Montrose, Michigan. The acquisition, advised by Calder Capital, transfers ownership from third-generation owner Todd Iverson and partners Morrey Law and Mark Hamlin and will expand Schockman’s market reach and service offerings.

Blanchon Group Acquires Dr Schutz

December 3, 2024

Manufacturing

Blanchon Group has acquired Dr Schutz, the German family-owned specialist in floor renovation, protection and maintenance products, in a deal supported by private equity partners IK Partners and Abenex. The acquisition adds Dr Schutz’s product lines, five main sites and ~90 employees to Blanchon’s network and is intended to accelerate Blanchon’s international expansion and strengthen its flooring capabilities across Europe, particularly in Germany and the DACH region.

Kohler Acquires Kast Concrete Basins

May 3, 2023

Building Products

Kohler Co. has acquired UK-based Kast Concrete Basins, a boutique designer and manufacturer of contemporary concrete basins and sinks, adding the brand to Kohler's Luxury Brands portfolio. Kast's founder Tim Bayes will serve as Managing Director/Head of Creative and the Nottinghamshire design centre and factory will continue producing its color-driven premium basin range for global showroom and specification channels. The acquisition expands Kohler's high-end bathroom offering and strengthens its expertise in concrete materials and bold color finishes.

ATHOS Consortium (led by ATHOS) Acquires Schülke from EQT Private Equity

August 7, 2023

Medical Devices

A consortium led by ATHOS, a Munich-based single family office, together with co-investors including Bitburger Holding, agreed to acquire Schülke from EQT Private Equity. Schülke, headquartered in Norderstedt, Germany, is a leading provider of infection prevention and treatment solutions for healthcare and life sciences, employing ~1,200 people and operating in more than 80 countries; the deal is expected to close in Q4 2023 and is subject to regulatory approvals.