SUPERBA acquired by VANDEWIELE
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The transaction involves the acquisition of Superba by the Belgian group Van de Wiele from its founding family. The strategic rationale is built on vertical integration and technological complementarity within the carpet manufacturing industry. Superba is the global leader in heat-setting machines, a critical process that occurs upstream of the weaving and tufting stages where Van de Wiele is already a market leader. By absorbing this specialist, Van de Wiele can offer its customers a more integrated and optimized production chain, combining yarn treatment expertise with weaving and tufting technology. This "synergy of knowledge" is intended to improve the performance of both the yarn processing lines and the final textile machines. Furthermore, the acquisition allows Van de Wiele to strengthen its international footprint, particularly in France, the USA, and China, while ensuring the industrial continuity of Superba’s manufacturing sites under a stable corporate umbrella.
SUPERBA, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2014, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , a level to compare with the average currently observed in the Industry & Manufacturing sector (11.6x).
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Target
Superba designs and manufactures high-performance industrial machinery specialized in the heat-setting and finishing of carpet yarns. The business model is centered on providing advanced technological solutions for the treatment of fibers used in the production of tufted and woven carpets. Its core technology utilizes a unique process based on saturated steam, ensuring the dimensional stability and quality of synthetic and natural yarns. Beyond heat-setting lines, the company develops sophisticated space-dyeing systems and shrinking machines, integrating automation and remote access capabilities to optimize production efficiency. Operating with a strong international focus, the company serves global carpet manufacturers through a network of subsidiaries and manufacturing sites, maintaining a reputation for technical precision and environmental efficiency in the textile machinery sector.
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Revenue range: 50M - 100M EUR
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