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Sector expertise

We specialize in four sectors that are poised for robust and sustainable growth – Health & Wellness, the Food Value Chain, Technology, and Business Services – where our private equity expertise gives us a valuable competitive advantage. Ardian provides our portfolio companies with a strategic partner that offers in-depth market experience and an extensive network within the sector.

  • 100+

    investments and over 320 build-ups since 1997

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    Buyout

    Alukon KG

    Germany

    Construction building materials

    Exited

    Construction building materials

    Alukon was founded in 1974. The company is a manufacturer of roller shutters, garage doors, exterior venetian blinds, textile sun protection and insect repelling products for windows and doors.
    At the time of Ardian investment in 2004, the company had 275 employees and achieved a turnover of €56m in 2003.

We appreciate Ardian’s unique support on our growth path that helped us very much to become market leader and position us ideally for future growth.”

Daniel Schustermann Managing Director of Schustermann & Borenstein