Reference project in the food production sector
WINTERGERST assists the sale of Allgäu Fresh Foods to Kupfer
Allgäu Fresh Foods GmbH & Co. KG, with locations in Kempten and Schopfloch, is one of the leading manufacturers of meat, sausage, and convenience products in southern Germany. In the wake of significant market disruptions, rising costs, and low-margin product segments, the company was forced to file for protective shield proceedings in the spring of 2025. The goal was to achieve a sustainable restructuring and secure the production sites as well as the supply relationships with Feneberg and other national retail chains.
Reference project in the automation industry sector
WINTERGERST accompanies the sale of Asutec to PINOVA Capital
Since its founding in 2010, Asutec has established itself as a specialist in basic automation components for transfer systems—particularly stoppers and dampers. With a high degree of vertical integration, strong technological expertise, and an international customer base, the company has positioned itself as a quality supplier in the field of transfer systems.
Reference project in the special purpose machinery sector
WINTERGERST accompanies the sale of Salzgitter Maschinenbau to AEQUITA
Salzgitter Maschinenbau AG and its subsidiaries specialize in the manufacture of (military) special-purpose machinery for attractive niche markets. PEINER SMAG Lifting Technologies GmbH is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of grabs and other load-handling equipment for the handling of all types of bulk materials, as well as special-purpose lifting equipment. NORDMEYER SMAG Mining & Drilling Technologies GmbH (NSMD) develops and manufactures drilling rigs at its Braunschweig facility for mineral exploration, water exploration, geothermal energy, and soil investigation. In addition, the company develops all types of special-purpose vehicles. SMAG Mobile Antenna Masts GmbH is the only provider in Europe of guy-free, mobile antenna masts up to a height of 40 m. They are used around the world in disaster relief operations, military activities, and for radio and television broadcasts.
Reference project in the packaging sector
WINTERGERST accompanies the sale of WECK to AURELIUS
The WECK Group, headquartered in Wehr-Öflingen in Baden-Württemberg, is a traditional manufacturer of glass containers for the food industry. For over 100 years, the family-run company, which currently employs over 350 people, has been developing and producing threadless jars for preserving and storing food using the preserving process. The company also produces other products such as candle jars and packaging jars for the food industry at its own factory in Bonn.
Reference project in the welding technology sector
WINTERGERST assists the sale of Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH to the Japanese DAIHEN Corporation
Lorch Schweißtechnik GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers of arc welding systems for industrial applications, the demanding metalworking trade and for use in automation with robots and collaborative robot systems.
Reference project in the marketing/illumination sector
WINTERGERST accompanies the sale of Westiform Germany GmbH to the Joseph Group
Westiform Germany GmbH based in Ortenberg, Baden-Württemberg, is specialized in the production of branded illuminated advertising elements and challenging large-format advertising installations. In addition, Westiform, with its workforce of more than 100 employees, manufactures technical plastic parts for the consumer goods and the caravan industries.
Reference project in the mechanical engineering sector
WINTERGERST accompanies the disposal of the MBO Group to the Japanese Komori Corporation
The MBO Group, founded in 1965 and based in Oppenweiler near Stuttgart, develops, manufactures and distributes machines for the post-processing of digital and offset printing jobs and for mailing, pharmaceuticals and other special applications.