Investments

Created in 1970 in Montelimar (France), Novarc manufactures and distributes safety equipments for the operation of medium and high voltage lines and also products and materials for automotive and industrial renovation for professional clients. In 2012, Novarc employs 433 people mainly in France and has three sales subsidiaries in Spain, Belgium and Germany. Ardian will use its expertise and network, especially internationally, to support the development strategy of the group.

Ouvêo group, formed by the merger of the company Guigneux in March 2007, manufacturer of PVC and wood windows installed in Bretagne, and Plastiferm, producer of aluminum and vinyl windows based in Aquitaine, is now a leader in the window market in western France.
The partnership with Ardian is part of a view of strengthening the capacity of the group to continue its organic growth in its market. Indeed, the objective is to achieve external growth in the east of France in order to offer services throughout the country, in the short and medium term.

Solina Group is a major player in the global food ingredients market. With 11 production sites, multiple R&D centers and local sales offices, Solina services offer customized ingredient solutions for the food industry in fish, meat, nutrition, ready meals and snacks. Solina is also a major player in the professional (butchers) and foodservice markets. Headquartered in France, the company has around 1,000 employees and a presence in 17 countries. The group's net sales were over 315 million euros in 2015, in 75 countries.

In 2010, the Rollon Group, a leading international linear motion manufacturer is based in northern Italy. In 2009, the company posted revenues of around EUR 30m with good operating margins. The expected development over the next few years will be based on exploiting the synergies between the various application sectors and on the growth in the US.

In 2010, the Phönix/Strack Group generates approximately €40 million in revenue annually with its 250 employees at plants located in Volkmarsen and Magdeburg as well as through its sales entities in France and the USA. Following the acquisition of the majority stake by Ardian, the company plans to increase its international presence through acquisitions and by exploiting existing market opportunities.

Cegos Group, created in 1926, was one of the global leaders of professional training in 2009. Its consultants experience includes all the area of management and skills development. In 2008, Cegos Group managed a €195.5m turnover and trained more than 200,000 people in France and in the World. Cegos worked in 30 countries with 1.200 collaborators and 20.000 client firms in 2009.