KKR acquires HOERBIGER Safety Solutions
Industrial safety technology, explosion protection · Switzerlandcarved out toKKR
advised by
- Sell-side
- Greenhill
KKR acquires a majority stake in the safety solutions division of the Swiss technology group HOERBIGER, which includes Newson Gale and IEP Technologies. The unit develops explosion protection and grounding systems for industrial applications and generated revenue of around €130m with EBITDA of €20m in 2025.
- Buyer
- KKR
- Target
- HOERBIGER Safety Solutions
- Seller
- HOERBIGER
- Type
- Carve-out
- Country
- Switzerland
- First reported
- 22/10/2026
- Sell-side
- Greenhill, according to the source
- Source
- Kirkland & Ellis
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