Industrial services are essential to production processes in plant engineering, mechanical engineering and industrial manufacturing. They keep machinery and production lines running reliably and provide vital utilities such as water, electricity and gas, all of which are necessary for safe and uninterrupted operations. A clear example of their importance is the sale of the Bitterfeld-Wolfen Chemical Park, Europe’s largest chemical park, to industrial investors. At the time, the site was home to as many as 360 manufacturing companies of different sizes. Another key factor in the industrial sector is ensuring product quality through the analysis of production processes and product characteristics. In the field of Testing, Inspection and Control, Consolida has played a major role in consolidating the market through the strategic acquisition and sale of more than 30 laboratories covering a wide range of testing disciplines and geographic markets.
This includes businesses across the DACH region, the Benelux countries and Poland, with areas of expertise ranging from food testing and environmental and water analysis to materials testing. This fast-growing market offers significant potential for further consolidation and is highly attractive to both strategic buyers and financial investors, including private equity firms.