Clearwater advises VTC on raising finance to support the acquisition of Hürner Luft- und Umwelttechnik
We have advised VTC GmbH & Co. KG (VTC) on raising finance to support the acquisition of Hürner Luft- und Umwelttechnik GmbH (HLU), a leading manufacturer of plastic fans as well as a provider of supply and exhaust air systems and related equipment with a focus on industrial process air.
Based in Mücke-Atzenhain, Germany, HLU is a leading provider of innovative air technology solutions, which prioritises sustainability. With a comprehensive range of services encompassing plastic fan and component manufacturing, plastic equipment construction, plant engineering, and maintenance, HLU offers end-to-end support for supply and exhaust air systems. From research and development to production, planning, installation, and aftercare, HLU maintains complete control over its processes, ensuring exceptional quality, compatibility, and rapid delivery. In addition to its German facilities in Mücke-Atzenhain, Schwalbach am Taunus, and Ransbach-Baumbach, HLU has a global presence with subsidiaries in China, Singapore, and Malaysia, as well as partnerships across Europe and beyond.
Munich-based VTC is a successful holding company, owned and managed by its leadership team. From generating €600m in revenue and employing over 3,500 people across its five subsidiaries, VTC brings a proven track record of sustainable growth. Through its partnership with HLU, VTC will provide strategic support to accelerate the company’s expansion. In this context, HLU will continue to invest significantly in its future, including further internationalisation, the expansion of its product range, and additional production capacities.
„Clearwater proved to be an invaluable partner. Their team demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication throughout the entire process. We are highly satisfied with the outcome and look forward to collaborating with Clearwater again on future projects.“ – Jürgen Leuze, Managing Partner, VTC
„We are delighted to have successfully supported VTC in securing this financing to acquire HLU. It was a privilege to apply our expertise to navigate a competitive market and deliver a successful outcome for VTC.“ – Khalid Afras, Partner, Clearwater