Investments

Founded 77 years ago by Friedrich Schleich in Schwäbisch Gmünd, the company is one of the largest toy manufacturers in Germany and a leading international provider of original play worlds. The famous figurines from Schleich are sold in more than 50 countries and have conquered children’s bedrooms the world over. Ardian will support Schleich in its new strategy of increasingly expanding into play worlds as well as further penetrating both international markets and new distribution channels.

Noordzee Helikopters Vlaanderen, NHV Group, based in Oostende, Belgium, is specialized in B-to-B aviation services and operates 15 helicopters bases on 2 continents with a staff of more than 600 people. NHV provides services to the Oil & Gas Industry, Harbor Pilots, Wind Farm Operators, Governments, Hospitals and others. International expansion forms the heart of the company's growth strategy, which will be supported by ongoing investment, notably in the extension and the constant rejuvenation of the fleet.

Laboratoires Anios is present in more than 80 countries with different business units addressing notably the healthcare segment, through hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals. Laboratoires Anios is also present in food-processing, cosmetics, and pharmaceutics industries, as well as in the communities linked to accommodation and catering. International build up acquisitions will form the heart of the company’s growth strategy, which will be supported by ongoing investment, notably in R&D.

Represented in 16 countries, Trescal is an international specialist in calibration which provides a broad range of services for the test and measuring equipment market. Supplementing the standard technical services (verification, calibration and repair of T&M instruments), Trescal offers its expertise for the implementation and acquisition of measurement systems, customized equipment pool management software solutions, metrology and technical support, and training. The aim is to assist and support Trescal in its ambitious buy-and-build strategy and therefore accelerate its diversification into complementary geographies and markets.

Limacorporate is a global leader in the design, production and distribution of orthopaedic devices. Founded by the Lualdi family in 1945, the group has now 600 employers and three production facilities in Italy. In 2011 it had revenues of 117 million euros, 66% of which was generated in markets outside of Italy. The strategic growth plan for Limacorporate SpA is focused on the further international expansion of the Group and on the enlargement of its existing product portfolio.

Bruni Glass is a European leader in the field of special glass containers for spirits, food, pharmaceutical products and related accessories. Founded in 1974, Bruni Glass has a particular expertise in speciality products, often developed to meet a customer's specific requirements. Bruni’s target markets are Italy and all Western economies, with a particular focus on North America. The Group offers more than 3,000 products, which firmly establishes Bruni as a benchmark business for the industry. In 2011, the Group had a turnover of more than €108 million, with almost 60% of its sales abroad. Further, Bruni has grown by 16% in the last two years.