Dacke Industri AB acquires 100 % of the shares in LIMAB AB
Dacke Industri has, by the 8th of July, completed the acquisition of 100 % of the shares in LIMAB AB. The current management and owners will stay on and continue to contribute to the business. The intention of the acquisition is to continue the journey to build a more profitable and sustainable LIMAB. The acquisition is completely in line with Dacke Industri's ambition to grow with companies that focus on their own products as well as customized components and systems.
LIMAB develops, manufactures and, markets laser-based sensors and systems for measurements of dimensions and defects in the industry. LIMAB’s focus is applications within their four business areas, metallurgy, building material, wood and road, where they in many cases are world leaders offering unique solutions. Their headquarters are based in Göteborg, Sweden, with 30 highly skilled co-workers striving to satisfy customer requirements for quality, accessibility, and measurement performance. LIMAB products are used by customers all over the world for process optimization and quality management. Since the start 1979, they have made installations with more than 1.600 customers in over 60 countries. LIMAB’s international network includes subsidiaries in the USA and associated companies in UK and Germany as well as local certified partners.
“I am very pleased to welcome LIMAB to Dacke Industri. The laser sensors and non-contact measurement systems by LIMAB are important to reduce cost and helping operations to stay efficient. LIMAB is also a company with a global reach with a strong company culture which we like and highly appreciate.“ Says Lars Fredin, Group CEO of Dacke Industri.
“Together with Dacke Industri, we are looking forward to lifting LIMAB to new levels. Through Dacke Industri we will get access to their competence in managing high-tech and innovative companies as well as their international network. We are fully convinced that LIMAB will have a very interesting future ahead.” Says Lars Granlund, CEO LIMAB.
Information about Dacke Industri AB
Dacke Industri is a long-term owner who invests in innovative technology companies focusing on customized components and systems. We add industrial know-how, a strong network and maintain an entrepreneurial environment in our companies. The companies have a very high degree of autonomy and we follow a decentralized model.
Dacke Industri is typically the sole or majority shareholder of the acquired companies. As a long term owner, we act with clarity, provide industry knowledge, experience and put trust in our companies ability to drive positive and sustainable development.
Information about LIMAB
LIMAB is today focusing on four Business Areas, namely the Metals Industry, the Building Material Industry, the Wood Industry and Road Profiling. Headquarters are based in Göteborg, Sweden, and they have a subsidiary in the US as well as associated companies in the United Kingdom and Germany. On other markets LIMAB are represented by certified partners for sales and customer support.
Vision: LIMAB redefine the world map for non-contact measurement technology by providing accessible, easy to use and valuable solutions for our customers.
Business idea: LIMAB provide systems and sensors for non-contact measurement of dimensions and defects in industrial applications. LIMAB’s solutions enhance the quality and competitiveness of their customers’ production and help them become excellent at what they do.
For more information please contact:
Lars Fredin
Group CEO, Dacke Industri
lars.fredin@dackeindustri.se
+46 76 770 71 00
Lars Granlund
CEO, LIMAB
lars.granlund@limab.se
+46 70 874 47 66
Lowe Fällmar
VP Acquisitions, Dacke Industri
lowe.fallmar@dackeindustri.se
+46 70 641 07 31
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