Acquisitions in Limburg, Netherlands

Andra Tech Group, a portfolio company backed by funds advised by Equistone Partners Europe, has acquired Netherlands-based Lucassen Groep, a specialist in high-precision manufacturing and cleanroom assembly. The add-on strengthens Andra Tech Group’s position in its home market of the Netherlands and expands its technological capabilities serving semiconductor, analytical and optics end markets; selling shareholder Daniël Gulikers will remain as managing director.

Visma, a European leader in cloud software, has acquired Lyanthe, a pre-accounting automation software company based in Echt Susteren. The deal adds Lyanthe to the Visma Connected Experience for accountants, strengthening Visma’s end-to-end automated workflow from invoice processing to bookkeeping for accounting and administrative firms in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Fenzi Group completed the acquisition of Johnson Matthey’s Advanced Glass Technologies (AGT) business, a global provider of specialist glass enamels and precious metal pastes serving automotive, architectural, home appliance and hollow glass markets. The deal (announced November 24, 2021 and completed January 31, 2022) expands Fenzi’s product capabilities and strengthens its position as a leading, full-service chemicals partner to the glass processing industry.

Lonza AG completed the acquisition of PharmaCell BV, a European contract manufacturer focused on cell and gene therapy with facilities in Maastricht and Sittard-Geleen. The deal broadens Lonza’s European cell and gene therapy manufacturing capabilities, adding PharmaCell’s expertise in autologous therapies and its GMP production infrastructure.