Platform for the food and beverage industry
As of January 19, 2023, SKS B.V. is part of the technical trading company group Indutrade Benelux. Indutrade has signed an agreement to acquire all shares of technical trading company SKS. SKS has annual sales of approximately EUR 35 million and 50 employees.
The technical trading company SKS specializes in high-quality, innovative and durable process components for the hygienic process industry. The wide product range includes valves, pipes, pumps, filters and heat exchangers of different brands. SKS supplies a broad group of customers at home and abroad, mainly active in the food and pharmaceutical markets. Due to its extensive technical expertise in customer applications, the company thereby fulfills the role of specialized discussion partner and consultant in putting together specific, often complex production lines. SKS maintains long-term relationships with many of its international suppliers and customers. SKS is based in Waalwijk and has sales offices in Drachten, Berchem (BE) and Dortmund (DE).
The food and pharmaceutical sectors are seen as sustainable growth markets. Important drivers in these markets are the growing and aging population, stricter regulations that increase the demand for quality, safety and traceability, and an increasing focus on sustainability by reducing waste and minimizing energy and water consumption. Developments to which SKS can respond optimally with its product range.
CEO Toine Uijttewaal is excited about the acquisition by Indutrade: "SKS started 25 years ago from the family business Siersema Group. During the period under the ownership of Nobel Capital Partners, SKS has taken important steps in its development. The acquisition by Indutrade allows SKS to further build on its long-term market position."
About Indutrade
Indutrade AB in a Swedish listed fund and consists of about 200 independently operating engineering companies. The member companies market technical components and systems and provide service activities. Indutrade Benelux is a 100% subsidiary of Indutrade AB.
Indutrade's goal is to grow businesses in which technical expertise and customer focus are central. Indutrade's decentralized business model is at the heart of its corporate culture and strategy. As a result, member companies retain their identity and autonomy. This freedom is at the heart of the entrepreneurial spirit within the organization.
From the Indutrade Benelux holding company, support is provided in the areas of industrial know-how, finance, development and management. The subsidiaries benefit among themselves from benchmarking and the informal exchange of experiences.
About Nobel Capital Partners
Nobel Capital Partners is an entrepreneurial investment company focused on medium-sized Dutch companies. Nobel is characterized as an investor by its active involvement and its focus on supporting entrepreneurs in realizing their growth ambitions and further professionalizing their businesses.
