Transactions

• Mergers & Acquisitions

ICFG member based in The Netherlands, Match Plan, has advised Dutch building materials firm Strikolith on their acquisition by Weber Beamix, part of the leading French multinational corporation Saint-Gobain, headquartered in Paris.

By joining forces with Strikolith, Eindhoven-based Weber Beamix further strengthens its position in the Benelux market as a leading producer and supplier of building materials. The acquisition is perfectly in line with Saint-Gobain’s growth and added value development strategy.

Bas Huysmans, CEO Weber Benelux commented:

“The complementarity of Strikolith creates a wide, deep and therefore complete range of products and solutions for our existing and potential customers in the construction industry.  In addition, our joint facade insulation range gives us unprecedented opportunities to be able to meet the challenges associated with the energy transition ”.

Stefan van Strien, Managing Director and owner of Strikolith commented:

“Weber Beamix is ​​a perfect fit for us given the similar values ​​and corporate culture and is the ideal partner for us to guarantee continuity and to be able to grow further. Their worldwide expertise and extensive network enable us to develop further both in the Benelux and internationally”.

The future management of Strikolith BV, which will remain active as an independent company, will be managed by Stefan van Strien and Bas Huysmans. 

Led by Partner Erik Smidt, and assisted by Senior Consultant Rens Knevels, Consultant Lucas Troelstra and Legal Director Reg Schreurs, the team from Match Plan based in The Hague, advised and assisted Strikolith throughout the entire disposal process to Weber Beamix.

• Industrial Manufacturing