BARTEC begins new growth stage through acquisition by One Equity Partners

Globally renowned provider of industrial safety and explosion protection solutions, BARTEC, has entered a new chapter in its 50-year history as One Equity Partners (OEP), a middle-market private equity firm, takes full ownership of the company.

The deal sees OEP acquire 100% of BARTEC’s shares from the consortium led by Bridgepoint Credit and Alcentra, which first invested in the business in 2019. With the transaction now complete, existing shareholders have fully divested their interests, giving OEP sole control of the group.

BARTEC confirmed that it will continue to operate as an independent entity. It is expected that the support of OEP will give fresh momentum to the company’s long-term strategy, aiding both faster growth and further diversification of its activities in global markets.

Dr. Martin U. Schefter, CEO of BARTEC, commented, “In recent years, we have built a unique collaborative team that has empowered us to shape BARTEC’s transformation and set the course for a sustainable future. We are pleased to have One Equity Partners as our investment partner supporting the next chapter of BARTEC’s growth worldwide. We aim to leverage their expertise to sustain and accelerate growth in core markets and geographies, expand our digital portfolio, and win additional market share in emerging industries such as hydrogen, lithium-ion, and pharmaceuticals. OEP has an established track record of building up industrial services businesses like ours into strong market leaders.”