IMAP advised the FISCHER Weilheim Group, a leading regional provider of recycling services for transport logistics, soil management, demolition and construction material recycling, on its acquisition by SCHWENK. Both companies are renowned for their reliability, innovation, quality and commitment to corporate responsibility, and they are now joining forces for the benefit of future generations.
In SCHWENK, FISCHER has found a long-term partner who shares its values as an independent, family-owned company, and which will continue to develop the business in the interests of its employees, customers, and regional responsibilities. The FISCHER Weilheim Group will remain an independent company, retaining its workforce, structure and operational focus.
“We have found a partner who understands our philosophy and will strengthen our company in the long term without restricting our independence,” says Claus Bechlars, CEO of the FISCHER Weilheim Group. “The prospects for our employees, strategic clarity, and a reliable environment were particularly important to us. We would like to express our sincere thanks to the IMAP team, who provided outstanding support throughout this new phase of the company's development, offering great commitment and expertise in all aspects of the transaction process."
“FISCHER brings a high level of expertise and national strength to the company — an ideal addition to our portfolio,” said Thomas Spannagl, CEO of SCHWENK. “Together, we want to further develop sustainable building material solutions with a focus on recycling.”
Founded in 1927 by Karl Fischer, the FISCHER Weilheim Group is a family-owned company based in Baden-Württemberg that focuses on transport logistics, soil management, demolition, and construction material recycling, as well as recycling and landfill solutions. With over 450 employees and several locations in southern Germany, the company offers comprehensive services along the entire material flow management chain – reliably, efficiently and responsibly.
SCHWENK is one of the most experienced and leading family-owned companies in the German building materials industry. Founded in 1847, it employs over 4,500 people and stands for innovative, sustainable and future-oriented building material solutions. It is regionally anchored and internationally networked and has the ambition to actively shape the construction industry.
The IMAP team, consisting of Henning Graw, Katja Schult, Alexander Köhler, and Nikolaya Stoilova, advised the shareholders of the FISCHER Weilheim Group exclusively throughout all phases of a structured M&A process until its successful closing.
The transaction is still pending final approval by the antitrust authorities.
