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A fund advised by Capvis AG has sold all shares in the globally active Hennecke Group to Brückner Group SE. The transaction closed on January 5, 2026.
Hennecke Group is regarded as an internationally leading provider of machines, plants, and systems for reactive plastics, particularly polyurethane (PUR). Its technologies are used in numerous industries, including construction, furniture manufacturing, and refrigeration. The company has an international network of locations with subsidiaries in Germany, Italy, the United States, and China. Its product portfolio includes specialized and innovative systems for industrial PUR processing.
Capvis AG is the exclusive advisor to the Capvis funds, which primarily acquire majority stakes in leading, mid-market technology companies. Its activities are based on many years of experience in building local and global market leaders in the areas of healthcare, industrial technology, and advanced services and software.
Brückner Group SE is an internationally active technology group focused on machinery, plant, and system solutions for the plastics processing industry. The family-owned group stands for innovative high-tech solutions, strong market positions in specialized segments, and a consistent, strategically driven growth path.
Hengeler Mueller comprehensively advised Capvis on the transaction. The buyer was advised by international law firm CMS Hasche Sigle.
Hengeler Mueller team for Capvis
Corporate/M&A: Daniel Wiegand, Benedikt Hoegen (both partner, both lead), Jakob Nicola, Julian Pröbstl (both associate, both Munich),
Antitrust: Christoph Wilken (partner, Brussels), Anja Balitzki (counsel, Düsseldorf),
Regulatory: Prof. Dirk Uwer (partner), Thomas Kosmider (associate, both Düsseldorf),
Employment: Hendrik Bockenheimer (partner), Sonnhild Draack (counsel), Mona Geimer (senior associate, all Frankfurt),
Tax: Gunther Wagner (partner, Munich), Jan Adami (senior associate, Frankfurt),
IP/IT: Matthias Rothkopf (partner), Johannes Jäkle (senior associate, both Düsseldorf).
