ARX Equity Partners (“ARX”), a Central European lower-mid market private equity firm, today announces the completion of the majority acquisition of Brebeck Composite s.r.o., a Czech headquartered manufacturer of composite products from carbon fiber (“Brebeck” or the ”Company”). The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Brebeck was founded in 2011 by Thomas Brebeck and Marcel Benda, in order to utilise Mr. Brebeck’s extensive track record and expertise in carbon fiber manufacturing in Germany over almost 20 years. Brebeck is now one of the leading European manufacturers of carbon fiber parts and components, used mainly in technically demanding motorsport activity and automotive applications.
In addition to its facility in Senov, Czech Republic, Brebeck also operates internationally through its wholly owned subsidiary in Deggendorf, Germany. The Company generates annual sales in excess of €10 million, with more than 160 employees. Brebeck’s customer base includes several prominent word-class players in the motorsport market, such as KTM AG, BMW AG, Porsche AG and Audi AG.
Moving forward, both founders will retain a significant minority stake in the Company and Mr. Brebeck will continue to drive the further growth and development of the business. The Company’s primary strategic focus will remain centered around servicing its blue-chip, anchor customers in the motorsport and automotive industries while also broadening its product offering to customers in the aerospace market.