Lauridsen Handel & Import A/S sold to Uniwater AB

Transaction

Lauridsen Handel & Import A/S sold to Uniwater AB backed by Nalka

Sell-side

Undisclosed

Role

Adviser to Lauridsen Handel & Import on its sale to Uniwater

Sector

Industrial & Chemicals

Region

Denmark

Clearwater has advised Lauridsen Handel & Import A/S, a leading supplier in wastewater infrastructure, on its sale to the Swedish industrial group Uniwater AB, product and solution provider for water and wastewater infrastructure and owned by Nalka, the IKEA-family’s investment company.

Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Varde, Jylland, Denmark, over the last 20 years Lauridsen Handel & Import A/S has established itself as one of Denmark’s leading suppliers of products, technical solutions, and services within the water and wastewater sector. Its product range includes equipment for ‘no dig’ pipe renovation and a complete product programme for wastewater management.

Lauridsen Handel & Import A/S stands out with an innovative focus on product development, advice, and total solutions for clients. Environmental factors are a key focus for the business, with an in-house production in Poland of products manufactured by reused plastic.

Uniwater AB is a Nordic industrial group specialising in water and wastewater, consisting of 13 companies across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and now Denmark. The investment in Lauridsen Handel & Import A/S aligns with Uniwater AB’s strategy, as it secures a strong foothold in the Danish market and an introduction to Central Europe through production in Poland.

When you are selling your business, it is essential to have the right advisers through a demanding and unknown process, so you can concentrate on running your business at the same time. We have felt in safe hands all the way through, thanks to a strong Clearwater team who have rolled up their sleeves and delivered what it took to enlighten the value of our business – all the time with good dialogue and positive atmosphere. We very much look forward to becoming part of Uniwater and a strong portfolio of companies, making each other better and where we will be even better geared up for future growth.
Kim Lauridsen, Co-owner and CEO, Lauridsen Handel & Import

The demand for water and wastewater infrastructure products and solutions has been growing rapidly to cope with water scarcity, more efficient wastewater recirculation, demographics, and regulations. Lauridsen Group delivers solutions to cope with this challenge, including innovative products in reused plastics manufactured in-house, contributing to the green transition. We see continued consolidation within the water and wastewater infrastructure market, as technologies, products, and solutions continue to evolve. We are proud to have advised the Lauridsen family in the dialogue with Uniwater and conclude a transaction that fulfills the family’s success criteria, creating value for the involved parties.
Lars Rau Jacobsen, Partner, Clearwater