Nordhaven advised the owner-family in the sale of Stala to Slovenian Kovinoplastika Lož

6 oct 2020

Nordhaven acted as financial advisor to the owner-family of Stala in a strategic European consolidation transaction. In the arrangement Stala was 100% sold to Slovenian Kovinoplastika Lož Group (“Kovinoplastika”). With the acquisition, Kovinoplastika strengthens its strategic goal to be among the three largest kitchen countertops and sinks manufacturers in Europe. Kovinoplastika’s products are sold in more than 50 countries and following the transaction Stala-branded products will be available in a wider geographical market.

Stala, founded in 1972, has a net sales level exceeding €11 million and strong profitability. The company employs close to 50 people. Stala’s key product groups are sinks and countertops for home kitchens, various waste sorting products as well as mailboxes.

Kovinoplastika was founded in 1954 and it has operations in 7 European countries and approx. 700 employees. The company operates in 3 markets: Window and door mechanisms (Fittings); Industrial molds (Toolshop) and Kitchen sinks, cookware and similar utensils (Inox). Kovinoplastika's net sales exceed 60 million euros and it is owned by the funds managed by private equity investor KJK Management.

For me and other family members it is very important that with the help of Nordhaven we could find a new owner who is committed to develop Stala’s operations in Lahti and support STALA brand grow further internationally” says Tuija Rajamäki.

It was a great honor to assist selling businesses that has a 50-year successful history as a family-owned business” says Ari Leppänen, Partner at Nordhaven Finland.

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