Amsterdam, February 3, 2025
Bencis Capital Partners is pleased to announce that on December 20, 2024, it signed a partnership agreement with Wessels Bouwgroep, a leading Dutch company specializing in sustainable construction, renovation, and maintenance of facades and roofs.
The investment will be carried out by Bencis Buyout Fund VI GP B.V. The current shareholders and management of Wessels Bouwgroep will invest alongside Bencis and will stay actively involved in the company. The transaction is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2025, subject to approval by the Dutch Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) and other customary conditions.
Founded in 1968, Wessels Bouwgroep is a prominent player in the construction sector with expertise in sustainable solutions for building exteriors. The group operates through multiple specialized subsidiaries across the Netherlands, focusing on facades and roofing systems.
Statement from Wessels Bouwgroep
Erwin Wessels, CEO at Wessels Bouwgroep stated: “We are delighted to have Bencis as our new shareholder. Bencis has the entrepreneurial profile we were looking for, as well as the knowledge and experience to further grow and professionalize while maintaining strong brands and local entrepreneurship. We are therefore very much looking forward to our future collaboration.”
Statement from Bencis
Renske Vriend, Managing Director at Bencis, stated: “We are delighted to partner with Wessels Bouwgroep. This company is a leading player in property maintenance, transformation, and renovation, with a strong focus on roofs and facades. This acquisition perfectly aligns with our strategy to collaborate with successful companies with growth potential. Wessels’ expertise in sustainable construction solutions and strategic acquisitions makes them an ideal partner. Together, we aim to accelerate their growth and further strengthen their position as a market leader.”
Transaction Advisors
Hemingway Corporate Finance acted as the sell-side advisor. Bencis was advised by Deloitte (financial), Roland Berger (commercial), DLA Piper (legal), and Atlas Tax Lawyers (tax).
About Bencis
Bencis is an independent investment company founded in 1999. The company supports entrepreneurs and management teams in realizing growth ambitions and invests in successful businesses in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. With offices in Amsterdam, Brussels, and Düsseldorf, Bencis combines extensive experience in growth, acquisitions, and sustainable business practices. Their focus is on strengthening businesses and supporting the teams that drive their development.
About Wessels Bouwgroep
Wessels Bouwgroep, established in 1968, is a multidisciplinary organization providing high-quality roofing and facade solutions. Its subsidiaries operate in both residential and non-residential construction, a market characterized by growing demand and limited capacity. More information is available at www.wesselsbouwgroep.nl.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Bencis Capital Partners
Renske Vriend
+316 20 63 57 85
rvriend@bencis.com
Wessels Bouwgroep
Erwin Wessels
+31 50 44 21 72 23
e.wessels@vakbouwers.nl
