Our Approach

From niche to global reach.

At PINOVA, we strengthen the Industrial Tech champions of tomorrow

Fascination Industrial Tech

Industrial Tech

Mission Critical
Deep integration in customers' value chain with a high share of recurring revenues

High technological expertise
Proprietary technology as a sustainable competitive advantage

International growth potential
Excellent market position in the niche as a foundation for international scalability

German-speaking Mittelstand

Globally leading industrial sector
Germany represents 26% of E.U. industrial production

Fragmented market with a wide range of opportunities 10,000+
Industrial Tech companies

Succession & Carve-Out

A new chapter
High momentum through new ownership model and growth agenda

Collaborative Partnership
Strong development potential with support from the PINOVA Development System (PDS)

The origin of our
champions

Industrial
Tech

High-Tech Components

It is always fascinating when a small component makes the big picture shine with innovation, precision and efficiency – for example, the precision spring in a diabetes pen or the optical lens in a high-performance laser. It is precisely this fascination that we find in companies from the high-tech components sector. Their products are essential (mission-critical) and enable companies to achieve high margins thanks to the long-standing trust of their customers and product excellence.

Innovative Materials

Innovative materials that hold the world together. We encounter them every day – whether in the filtration of air and water, the coating of surfaces or in sterile medical applications.

Recurring sales, deep-rooted technological expertise and strong market regulations characterize companies in this sector – that’s what excites us.

Smart Systems

Solving complex customer problems holistically with smart systems is becoming increasingly important. That is why we invest in companies that use their solutions to increase the efficiency and performance of their customers. Be it through the digitalization of processes and companies using software or through holistic products and solutions that guarantee automation, networking and security.

Our focus

€ 10m -
€ 50m

Revenue

Above € 2m EBIT

EBIT-margins
>10% p.a.

> 10%
p.a.

Growth
potential

€ 20m -
€ 100m

Enterprise
value

Our approach

Our PINOVA
Development System

At PINOVA, value creation is at the heart of everything we do. With our PINOVA Development System (PDS), we develop customized strategies together with our portfolio companies to ensure sustainable growth and long-term success and to shape them from their niche into global champions.

PINOVA's recipe for success

PINOVA Development System

Value Roadmap

Seven value drivers

Execution Framework

Strategic development with the Value Road Map

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Moving together in the same direction is the foundation of successful value enhancement. PINOVA and the management develop a value enhancement plan together

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Annual workshop on strategic calibration

Increasing value with the
seven value drivers

Management team & Organizational development

Our focus is on recruiting, developing and incentivizing key personnel to ensure an optimal organizational structure.

Production & processes

Kanban and Six Sigma are not just concepts to us, but are embedded in our daily operations. We support our champions from automating production to optimizing the supply chain and increasing energy efficiency.

Sales & Marketing

From sales strategy to brand positioning, we support our companies in opening up new sales channels and developing them into digital marketing champions. This includes the introduction of IT systems (e.g. CRM), the development of strategic partnerships and projects to optimize pricing.

Transparency & sustainability

Transparency is the foundation of every informed business decision. We support the introduction and monitoring of quantitative and qualitative KPIs in order to measure success and make data-based decisions. This also applies to initiatives in the area of sustainability, such as GHG reduction.

Product innovation

Our champions set themselves apart with a differentiated and unique product portfolio. We provide support in the further development and completely new development of products in order to further increase the distance fromcompetitors.

Internationalization

The innovative products of our champions deserve global sales markets. With our experience and our international network, we have helped a large number of companies to establish a presence in other European countries and the USA.

Strategic acquisitions

We are developing strategic acquisition options for all of our holdings to open up access to new markets, products or customers. This way, we accelerate growth and expand our market presence. For us, acquisitions are not a means to an end, but must fit the company and its strategy.

From investment ...

... to the exit.