Carlsquare advised Müller Opladen, a leading manufacturer of 3D profile cutting machines, on the sale to Dutch Voortman Steel Machinery

Müller Opladen GmbH is a German mechanical engineering and manufacturing company that produces 3D profile cutting machines for round tubes, containers, dished heads, square tubes and steel beams for the highest requirements in the metalworking industry. As of January 2023, Müller Opladen is part of Voortman Steel Machinery, an internationally renowned manufacturer of CNC steel processing machines and software solutions.

Voortman Steel Machinery is a family business that was established in 1970 and is a leading machine manufacturer for plate, beam and pipe steel processing machines. More recently, software has become an integral part of Voortman, making its machines smarter, more accurate and more effective.

"We are proud to be part of a successful and professional international organisation such as Voortman. In addition, Müller Opladen customers will be able to use Voortman's well-known international network for customer support and consumables. The acquisition will strengthen our respective markets and provide further benefits to our valued customers."Ralf Hamacher, Managing Director of Müller Opladen GmbH

"The integration of Müller Opladen is an essential step to meeting the needs of current and potential customers and to offer a complete product portfolio for profile, plate and tube machining. We are pleased to welcome Müller Opladen to the Voortman family and look forward to creating new business opportunities and driving future growth together."Mark Voortman, CEO Voortman Steel Machinery

Carlsquare acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Müller Opladen.