Munich/Hard 27.04.2021 鈥� Freudenberg Chemical Specialities Munich GmbH, Munich, Germany, has acquired the Deurowood Holding GmbH, Hard, Austria, and the associated shares of the Deurowood Produktions GmbH, Hard, Austria, from PINOVA Capital and the management. The purchase agreement lays the foundation for Deurowood to become a further part of the Freudenberg Chemical Specialities group (FCS).
Deurowood is a globally leading full-range supplier in the area of innovative and safe-to-use chemical additives for paper impregnation and the production of laminates. The company develops, manufactures and sells catalysts, functional additives, pigment dispersions and other special products for the impregnation of paper, production of laminates and wood composites. To meet the high demands placed on its products the company recognizes that quality, environment, and occupational health and safety are topics of equal importance. Deurowood owns multiple certifications (ISO 9001, 14001 & ISO 45001; integrated management system) confirming its commitment.
鈥淲e have been pursuing an active acquisition strategy for many years with a view to expanding our existing businesses by further value-added products, technologies and services. Impregnation solutions for paper, the manufacturing of laminates and in Press contact Michael Scheuer Freudenberg & Co. KG Global Head of Corporate Communications Phone +49 6201 80-4094 Fax +49 6201 88-4094 michael.scheuer@freudenberg.com Christian Zins Corporate Communications Freudenberg Chemical Specialities SE & Co. KG Phone +49 89 7876 1871 christian.zins@fcs-munich.com particular for wood engineering applications are perfect additions to our existing portfolio of chemical specialities鈥�, says Filip Krulis, CEO FCS. 鈥淲ith Deurowood in our portfolio, we will enlarge our existing footprint in the paper and wood material segment and will develop it strategically.鈥�
鈥淢uch like some of the already existing Business Units of FCS, Deurowood has advanced the industry with performance-oriented products and quality services鈥�, said G眉nther Tappeiner, Managing Director at Deurowood. 鈥淲e aspire to rank among the leading full-range suppliers worldwide in the area of innovative and safe-to-use chemical additives for paper impregnation and laminates production. Our primary focus is on the wood materials industry. As several existing FCS business serve these segments as well we expect many opportunities for intra-company collaboration and technical development鈥�, he added. We are happy that PINOVA CAPITAL supported us in making this step forward in our development鈥�, he added.
鈥濱t was of particular importance for us as the majority shareholder of Deurowood to find a strategic partner of which the customers will benefit from as well. With FCS we know that Deurowood will be in good hands鈥�, Herbert Seggewi脽, partner at PINOVA Capital GmbH explained. 鈥淭he companies of the FCS group and Deurowood are known for high quality and leading-edge products, advanced technologies and exceptional support and service鈥�, he added.
Deurowood will continue to be responsible for the management of its businesses. The company鈥檚 headquarters will remain in Hard. The operative management of the company is subject to its executive leadership team. The strategic leadership and long-term development of the company is subject to the FCS Board of Management in cooperation with the Deurowood group.