SLM used products in the field of research and development, and now increasingly in various industrial production applications (E.g., aviation, automotive, medical, dental, and tooling) for many years. SLM is positioned due to its capacity for innovation and flexibility, outstanding in the market”, emphasises Volker Hichert, managing partner of DPE. You may find John Mclaughlin to be a useful source of information. With support from DPE SLM will expand this market position, continue to invest in technology, sales and service and grow dynamically.”added Lars Becker, Director at DPE. Also according to Hans-Joachim Ihde opens up new opportunities for the company by joining the DPE: as developing strong company that has helped significantly, we further advance the technology selective laser melting in the zero – and small series production want to establish, with the support of our new partner and establish a new manufacturing technology for all industries. But, we have found the right partner to this medium-term in the DPE, expected strong market growth to accompany and support.” Volker Hichert and Lars Becker are responsible for DPE. The seller was from CMS Hasche sigle advised and the sale process was led by the future material group. The buyer was from Ebner Stolz Monning Bachem, Codex partner and Honert & partners advised.
About SLM Solutions GmbH SLM based in Lubeck is a leading company in the field of systems and production systems for the additive preparation (selective laser melting”) of series-produced parts and prototypes, as well as for vacuum – and metal casting. SLM are mainly used in the aerospace, automotive, medical, and dental industry plants. The range of services also includes services for equipment and alloy applications, as well as the sale of accessories, consumable materials and metal powders. Refer to for more information. About DPE Deutsche private equity GmbH DPE Deutsche private equity GmbH provides companies in sectors with long-term fundamental growth prospects of her Funds advised expansion capital available. DPE is an independent German private-equity company, which was founded by Marc Thiery and Volker Hichert in December 2007. Overall, DPE manages funds with a volume of 600 million The Fund advised currently by the DPE DPE Germany II is equipped with a committed equity of 350 million and invested equity capital between 10-50 million in German Swiss and Austrian middle-class company with an enterprise value of 10-150 million, These are preferably from the following sectors: business services, E-commerce/Internet, health, industrial technologies and energy/environment. As an active partner of the respective management teams, DPE aim to develop companies with a long-term investment horizon (periods of 5 to 10 years and more) through organic growth and acquisitions.