Dutch Thermal Engineering
Slagman Groep
Press release
VADO expands investment portfolio with acquisitions Dutch Thermal Engineering and Slagman Groep
Eindhoven, 25 April 2024 – VADO has recently expanded its portfolio of technology companies with two new companies: Dutch Thermal Engineering and Slagman Group. The two acquisitions are an excellent fit with two of the three VADO investment themes Energy & Energy transition and Hightech & Semicon.
Dutch Thermal Engineering (DTE) specializes in developing and producing customer-specific installations and solutions in the field of industrial temperature control. For example, DTE supplies robust (stainless steel) and low-maintenance cooling and heating equipment for critical processes in Food, Semicon and Medical. With a worldwide supply of its industrial cooling, heating and tempering equipment to machine builders in various industries, DTE is a leading player in its field.
Slagman Groep focuses on complex mechanical operations (including laser welding) and the design and complete manufacturing of complex frames, modules and machines. Slagman specializes in Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and the ability to quickly design and produce prototypes. Furthermore, the company has high-quality facilities for quality control and assurance. With its highly specialized activities, Slagman fits perfectly into the group of high-quality high-tech companies that combine their competencies in the field of complex mechanical machining under Anvil Industries.
VADO is a long-term investor and focuses on promising companies in the manufacturing industry. Its companies are particularly active in the market segments Hightech & Semicon, Food & Pharma, Automotive & (intra)logistics and Energy & Energy transition. Together, these VADO companies cover a wide range of competencies to provide customers with integrated support at a high level. VADO is constantly looking for investment opportunities in these segments in the Netherlands and Belgium.
According to Aart Fortanier, CEO of VADO, both companies are important reinforcements for VADO: “With the acquisitions of DTE and Slagman, VADO expands its activities with two high quality and healthy technology companies active in Energy & Energy Transition and Hightech & Semicon, which are important investment areas for us. Because they operate in the same growth markets as a good number of our other companies, this provides great opportunities for further cooperation and expansion of integral services to our customers.”
About Dutch Thermal Engineering
Dutch Thermal Engineering (DTE) specialises in developing and manufacturing customer-specific installations and solutions in the field of industrial temperature control.
Founded in 1984 as a trading company in air ducts, DTE has developed into a leading global supplier for OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) in various industries such as the packaging and food industry, biogas plants, graphics, plastics and welding industry, shipping and offshore. DTE is strong in customer-specific solutions requiring robust quality (stainless steel versions) and special customisation and is equipped to produce them in any size and desired volume. The company develops and produces cooling, heating and tempering installations from 1 to 2000 kW. DTE often delivers its installations based on customer-specific specifications and in accordance with requirements such as ATEX, CSA/UL and all other possible guidelines.
More information: www.dte.eu
About Slagman Groep
Slagman Group focuses on complex mechanical operations (including laser welding) and the design and complete manufacture of complex frames, modules and machines. Slagman specialises in Quick Response Manufacturing (QRM) and the ability to quickly design and produce prototypes.
Slagman, based in Doetinchem, has versatile production facilities allowing it to design and manufacture single pieces and small series of products with high complexity in terms of shape, material and tolerances in-house. This enables Slagman to carry out modifications or produce prototypes and zero series very quickly. This ensures that customers are able to validate and modify their designs before proceeding to large-scale production. Furthermore, the company has high-quality facilities for quality control and assurance.
More information: www.slagmangroep.nl