Dastex, a Germany-based specialist in cleanroom contamination control products, has acquired CRTM.
CRTM is a German-based cleanroom consumables and equipment distributor, primarily catering to the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland).
Through this acquisition, Riverside, a global investment firm, has supported its portfolio company Dastex by strengthening its presence in the DACH region and expanding its product portfolio for industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.
Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Munich, CRTM’s product range includes swabs, wipes, gloves, and other cleanroom supplies.
The addition of CRTM will increase the Group’s penetration in the DACH region
CRTM has established strong relationships with clients in the medical devices and optics industries and serves the pharmaceutical, semiconductor, and space sectors.
This acquisition marks the fourth add-on for Dastex since Riverside's investment in mid-2023.
Previous acquisitions include Vita Verita in Sweden, AET in Norway, and pure11 in Germany.
These strategic additions aim to expand Dastex's presence across Europe and enhance its product portfolio in the cleanroom consumables sector.
The investment in CRTM is the latest step in our continued consolidation of the European cleanroom consumables sector
Damien Gaudin, Partner at Riverside Europe, said: “We are delighted to tie up our fourth add-on for Dastex within 18 months.
“The addition of CRTM will increase the Group’s penetration in the DACH region, thanks to the complementary customer access in attractive high-end industries, and help us to enhance the product portfolio with attractive new brands. We also actively continue to look for further M&A opportunities for Dastex.”
Linda Vereycken, CEO of Dastex, added: