Reference project in the mechanical engineering sector
WINTERGERST assists with the acquisition of the LOHSE Group by K industries from Austria
The LOHSE Group, headquartered in Heidenheim an der Brenz, consists of MARTIN LOHSE GmbH, Maschinenbau Lohse GmbH, and Verwaltungs-Lohse GmbH & Co. KG. MARTIN LOHSE GmbH is a long-established manufacturer of high-quality industrial valves made of steel and stainless steel.
Distressed M&A
EUR > 10 million
2026
Mechanical engineering
Baseline
The LOHSE Group, headquartered in Heidenheim an der Brenz, consists of MARTIN LOHSE GmbH, Maschinenbau Lohse GmbH, and Verwaltungs-Lohse GmbH & Co. KG. MARTIN LOHSE GmbH is a long-established manufacturer of high-quality industrial valves made of steel and stainless steel. Against the backdrop of an increasingly challenging market environment in key customer industries, WINTERGERST was commissioned to conduct an international transaction process to identify a suitable strategic partner.
Challenge
The international process focused on finding a suitable strategic partner that would effectively complement LOHSE’s expertise and open up new opportunities for the company’s future growth.
Solution
In K industries, LOHSE has found a strategic industrial partner that specifically complements its areas of expertise. The family-owned industrial group, headquartered in St. Andrä in Carinthia, Austria, specializes in plant construction and industrial services and offers engineering, manufacturing, and assembly all under one roof. The combination of both companies’ expertise lays the foundation for further growth.
„The combination of LOHSE’s technological expertise and strong market position with K Industries’ industrial resources and network opens up significant potential for synergies and growth. At the same time, we would like to thank WINTERGERST for its consistently professional, solution-oriented, and trustworthy support throughout the transaction.”
Franz Kreuzer
Managing Partner of K industries GmbH