Capmont Private Equity announces the successful sale of Sundwiger Messingwerk, a leading German manufacturer of high-quality copper alloys, to KME Group, one of the world’s largest producers of copper and copper alloy products.
Founded in Hemer, Sundwiger Messingwerk, with over 350 employees, generates annual revenues exceeding EUR 200 million. Its products, widely used across industries including automotive, electrical and telecommunications, have established the company as a leader in copper alloy manufacturing. Acquired by Capmont in December 2020 via a carve-out from the Diehl Group, Sundwiger Messingwerk was transformed into a highly profitable enterprise under Capmont’s ownership.
"Since the acquisition Capmont’s operating team, in close collaboration with Sundwiger Messingwerk’s management, has driven significant operational improvements, developing the company into a strategically well-positioned business," said Dr. Rüdiger Schmid-Kühnhöfer, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Capmont. "Through targeted measures, including optimizing net working capital, enhancing margins and reducing operational costs, we achieved a more than sevenfold increase in EBITDA, far surpassing the initial investment case," emphasizes Jens Biermann, Senior Advisor to Capmont.
The new owner, Italy-based KME Group, operates a global distribution network and brings extensive expertise in copper manufacturing. As a strategic buyer, KME Group is ideally positioned to further enhance Sundwiger Messingwerk’s growth and success.
The transaction was completed on January 6, 2025, and delivered financial returns exceeding 30x MoM (“Multiple of Money”) for investors over a four-year holding period. The investment result highlights Capmont’s expertise in corporate carve-outs and value creation, delivering exceptional returns for its investors. Capmont is currently preparing for the fundraising of its second European mid-cap buyout fund, leveraging its strong investment track record and value creation capabilities.
Sundwiger Messingwerk is a fully integrated manufacturer of high-quality copper alloys, specializing in technically advanced strip and wire products. Its solutions serve a diverse national and international customer base with primary applications in the automotive, electrical and telecommunications industries.
Founded in 1873, KME Group is a global leader in copper and copper alloy products, operating an extensive distribution network across Europe, Asia and the Americas. Known for innovative tailored solutions, KME serves a wide range of industries with a focus on sustainable growth and customer-centric strategies.
About Capmont
Capmont is an entrepreneurial private capital investment manager with offices in Munich, Zurich, Warsaw and Luxembourg. Capmont pursues 2 distinct investment strategies: Private Equity and Technology, with a focus on Europe, particularly the DACH region, Northern Italy and Poland. With an investment portfolio of 35+ companies, Capmont currently oversees more than EUR 1 billion Assets under Management. Under its Opportunities Strategy the Capmont Private Equity team invests primarily in medium-sized companies that show substantial potential for revenue and earnings improvement. As an active hands-on investor with its own operations teams on-site, Capmont supports its portfolio companies not only with capital but also with operating and strategic expertise to achieve sustainable and profitable growth.