MCF Corporate Finance has advised the shareholders of Montanhydraulik Group (“Montanhydraulik”), a leading global industrial engineering and manufacturing specialist, on the sale to One Equity Partners (“OEP”), a middle-market private equity firm.

Founded in 1952 and based in Holzwickede, Germany, Montanhydraulik provides engineer-to-order hydraulic cylinders and customized hydraulic systems for demanding applications across various heavy-duty industries such as infrastructure, electric grid, mining, hydropower, wind and other sectors. The Company has over 1,100 employees across 10 locations globally.

OEP is an international private equity firm focusing on medium-sized companies in the industrial, healthcare and technology sectors in North America and Europe. Since 2001, OEP has successfully completed more than 500 transactions worldwide and has an experienced team with offices in New York, Chicago, Frankfurt and Amsterdam.

Together with the shareholders and the management team of Montanhydraulik Group, MCF carefully prepared the M&A process with the objective of securing the company’s long-term future and providing employees, customers, and business partners with the highest possible level of stability and continuity. In OEP, a partner has been identified who shares this vision and is committed to actively supporting the continued development of the group. As part of the transaction, the current shareholders will sell 100% of their shares to OEP. The transaction is expected to close toward the end of the first quarter of 2026, subject to the receipt of required regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

MCF served as the exclusive sell-side advisor to Montanhydraulik and its shareholders throughout the entire transaction process.

The terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

“We are pleased to begin our partnership with One Equity Partners, a firm known for its expertise in driving industrial growth and executing strategic M&A, including across the Atlantic,” said Jens Ennen, CEO of Montanhydraulik. “I would like to thank MCF for their trusted advice, the close collaboration and guidance throughout the process. By joining forces, we will benefit from OEP’s deep industrial experience, enabling us to build on our strengths, introduce new products, and expand our presence in key global markets.”

“With its established market position and extensive geographic reach, Montanhydraulik is well-positioned for strategic expansion through an M&A-driven growth strategy,” said Marc Lindhorst, Partner at One Equity Partners. “Through an active M&A approach, we see an opportunity to integrate complementary businesses, enhance efficiency, and extend Montanhydraulik’s footprint into adjacent sectors.”

“Montanhydraulik is a recognized leader across the industrial, infrastructure, and renewable energy sectors currently focused on Europe,” said Philipp von Meurers, Partner at One Equity Partners. “We believe there are significant opportunities to leverage global trends, such as infrastructure modernization, rising energy demand and the shift to renewables. We look forward to supporting the Montanhydraulik team on its ongoing success story and to helping expand its footprint in attractive growth markets such as the U.S., and helping to further densify its presence in its core markets such as Europe.”

About Montanhydraulik

Montanhydraulik, with 10 locations and over 1,100 employees worldwide, is one of the leading providers of hydraulic cylinders and hydraulic systems. As an international corporate group, Montanhydraulik has locations in Germany, Italy, India, Canada, and the USA. Each company in its production network possesses specific knowledge and skills that benefit customers thanks to the close cooperation within the corporate group. This involves not only development of new designs but also the optimization and further development of the range of existing products. To learn more please visit www.montanhydraulik.com.