KAEFER
The most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services
Sectors
Business ServicesWebsite
kaefer.com
Why we believe in the company
- One of the four leading global players in the large and resilient technical industrial services market. The IASP market benefits from green energy transition
- The company is a trusted supplier for best-in-class execution of decentralized, personnel-intensive projects on global scale with highest quality and health & safety standards
- Altor partners with SMS Group in strategic 50-50 partnership with family owners of the company to bring playbook for continuous drive of excellence, scaling regions via M&A and expanding the IASP services portfolio
About KAEFER
2023 turnover (CY)
EUR > 2000M
Employees
> 30000
Investment date
Dec 2021
Fund
Fund V
Team
Dr. Roland Gärber | CEO
Related
Conversation | Case
Partnering with two German Mittelstand families
Our long tradition of partnerships with founding families continues into new geographies. Kaefer has an amazing track-record for more than 100 years, now Altor and SMS Group join as co-owners.
Conversation | Case
An innovative partnership
Transcom enters collaboration with Silo AI to implement the opportunities of AI in the digital customer service industry.
Conversation | Case
Driving success
The leading tyre distributor Nordic Tyre Group reports strong growth accelerated by Electrical Vehicle transition.
Conversation | Perspective
Building the green transition
We can’t be dependent on fossil fuels in the future. Altor plans to be a part of Europe’s green transition, driving an industrial revolution and helping the whole continent decarbonize.
Conversation | Case
OX2 – the wind of change
There is an urgent need to change our habits and energy-use, as society increasingly moves away from high-carbon energy sources - the demand for alternative sources increase. Wind and solar farms are critical for this shift.
Conversation | Spotlight
Driving the green energy transition
Watch the interview with Matilda Elfving Hauan, Director, talking about partnering up with Svea Solar and OX2, two companies building new green business within the energy industry.
Conversation | Case
Supplying the supply chain
Starting out small in Aalborg, Denmark in the early 1950’s – Wrist Ship Supply has grown to become a true global leader with offices across the globe. Today, Wrist is creating digital solutions previously unknown to the shipping world.
Conversation | Case
Never ending energy
Sailing on strong tailwinds, OX2 has taken on one of the great challenges of our time. To make renewable energy available while generating benefits for both environment and investors.
Conversation | Case
Bringing torque to the tyre industry
Building an international platform for the tyre distribution industry might not sound like the most exciting journey. But bear with us, this story is about how a shift in software development and transportation revolutionized everything.
Our Business Services community
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 1000M
Employees
> 3000
Investment date
Jun 2020
Fund
Fund V
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 100M
Employees
< 500
Investment date
Mar 2016
Fund
Fund IV
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 300M
Employees
> 2000
Investment date
Aug 2017
Fund
Fund IV
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 2000M
Employees
> 30000
Investment date
Dec 2021
Fund
Fund V
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 100M
Employees
> 1000
Investment date
May 2018
Fund
Fund IV
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 300M
Employees
> 1000
Investment date
Jun 2022
Fund
Fund V
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 300M
Employees
< 500
Investment date
Jul 2019
Fund
Fund IV
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 1000M
Employees
> 2000
Investment date
Jan 2010
Fund
Fund II
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 100M
Employees
> 1000
Investment date
Jun 2016
Fund
Fund IV
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 500M
Employees
> 30000
Investment date
Mar 2015
Fund
Fund IV
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 100M
Employees
> 1000
Investment date
Feb 2023
Fund
Fund VI
2023 turnover (Calendar year)
EUR > 700M
Employees
> 1000
Investment date
Aug 2007
Fund
Fund II
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