Headquartered in Menden, Germany, VTI is a globally leading manufacturer of valves and regulators in the high-pressure segment. Complying with highest certification standards, VTI is one of the few suppliers worldwide that offers deep application expertise in mission-critical environments with the ability to tailor specific customer needs. Over the past years, VTI developed new state-of-the-art products and continued to expand its geographical footprint.
“We are very pleased to have found in PINOVA an experienced partner that fully supports our ambitious growth plans within and outside Europe” emphasizes Lutz Lohmann, managing director of VTI, who will invest together with his management team alongside PINOVA.
Martin Olbort, partner at PINOVA, highlights: “On the back of the carve-out, together with Mr. Lohmann and his team, we will further accelerate VIT’s growth path in new regions and application areas.“
About VTI
Founded in 1853, VTI is a global high-pressure valve technology company based in Menden, Germany, with currently ~130 employees. VTI develops and produces high-pressure valves and regulators for the control of various gases to ultimately protect and save lives. VTI is characterized by first-class quality and offers tailor-made solutions for the most demanding applications in the fields of respiratory protection, fire extinguishing and fire suppression, alternative fuels, medical and technical gases. For more information please visit: vti.com
About PINOVA
PINOVA is an independent private equity firm investing in high-growth technology companies in German-speaking regions. PINOVA focuses on “Mittelstand” companies with sales between €10 million and €75 million in the sectors industrial technology and information technology, characterized by significant growth potential, sustainable competitive advantages, and a strong market position in their niche. For more information, please visit: pinovacapital.com
About NRW.BANK
As the development bank for North Rhine-Westphalia, NRW.BANK supports the state in its structural and economic policy tasks. In doing so, it acts on behalf of the state, is competition-neutral and uses a wide range of development instruments: from low-interest development loans and equity financing to advisory services. For further information, please visit: nrwbank.de
About Aalberts N.V.
Aalberts N.V., headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, is a publicly listed, technology-driven company with annual sales of more than €2.9 billion and more than 14,000 employees worldwide. For more information, please visit: aalberts.com
