Italiano
Company profile and transaction
Business: Manufacturer of hinges for appliances (strategic components of ovens and dishwashers)
Date of investment: January 2014
Operation: LBO
Status: Ceduta a Trade Buyer Internazionale nel maggio 2017
IGP Share: 70%
Revenues: 19.8 million euros (2014)
Website: www.cmi-hinges.com
Headquarters: Via 2 Agosto 1980 1/D, località Crespellano, Valsamoggia (BO)
Strengths
Global leadership in this product niche
Mature market but still growing globally (especially in the dishwasher segment)
Well-organised company with competent management and continuous support from the founding entrepreneur
Presence of new, concrete development opportunities
Value creation levers
Introduction of new clients
Strengthening of the company’s presence in key markets (Mexico, USA). New subsidiary in Poland already operational (as of August 2014)
Development of markets that are yet to be entered (China in particular)
Added Value increase also through select vertical integrations (acquisition of CGD – December 2014)