Mark & Energibyggarna acquired as a sister company to Akeab and KEWAB
Stockholm (Sweden), 30 April 2018 – Funds advised by Triton (“Triton”) have completed an add-on acquisition to its portfolio company Akeab by acquiring the privately held company Mark & Energibyggarna. Mark & Energibyggarna is a leading supplier of civil works services in the Gothenburg area. Mark & Energibyggarna joins KEWAB and Akeab as a new sister company in an infrastructure services group owned by Triton and the management teams of the companies. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
"We look forward to continuing to support the companies, management and employees in the infrastructure services group by investing in and supporting its growth and development. Our strong industry expertise in the business services sector, gained through other investments and strengthened by senior industry experts, will contribute in taking the group to the next level. We look forward to working together with the management team and the Board of Directors in building a stronger company", said Peder Prahl, the Managing Partner of Triton Partners.
“We are very happy to join Akeab and KEWAB in the infrastructure services group. The industry expertise that Triton possess will contribute as we continue our growth. We in the management team of Mark & Energibyggarna are very happy to continue to be significant shareholders in the company together with Triton and the management teams of Akeab and KEWAB,” says Johan Halvardsson, CEO of Mark & Energibyggarna.
About Mark & Energibyggarna
Mark & Energibyggarna is a leading provider of civil works in connection with infrastructure construction, such as streets, roads, district heating and power networks with a strong presence and market position in the Gothenburg area. The company focuses on medium sized projects and service agreement assignments, mainly with public customers. Mark & Energibyggarna has grown significantly in recent years by providing efficient service and maintaining strong customer relationships. Founded in 1991, Mark & Energibyggarna today has around 50 employees.
For further information: www.mark-energibyggarna.se
About Akeab and KEWAB
Akeab is a leading provider of excavation services and civil works with a strong presence and market position in southern Sweden. The company focuses on medium sized projects with customers ranging from national fiber operators to municipalities and local energy companies. KEWAB is a leading provider of excavation services, civil works and power network services with a strong presence and market position in the Värmland region of western Sweden and surrounding regions. The company focuses on medium sized projects with customers ranging from national electrical power network operators to municipalities and larger construction groups. Together Akeab and KEWAB have around 530 employees and offices in twelve locations.
For further information: www.akeab.se
About Triton
The Triton funds invest in and support the positive development of medium-sized businesses headquartered in Europe, focusing on businesses in the Industrial, Business Services and Consumer/Health sectors.
Triton seeks to contribute to the building of better businesses for the longer term. Triton and its executives wish to be agents of positive change towards sustainable operational improvements and growth. The 37 companies currently in Triton's portfolio have combined sales of around €14,3 billion and around 91,000 employees.
The Triton funds are advised by dedicated teams of professionals based in Germany, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Italy, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Luxembourg and Jersey.
