We back medium-sized companies in the Benelux that show signs of a promising future. To make them reach their full potential, we help them improve, expand or transform by funding and supporting their plans. All with the aim to create winners in their respective industries.
Descroes is a leading Belgian provider of fumigation, heat treatment, bio treatments, gas measurement and pest control services related to in- and outgoing cargo in ports. The Company is headquartered in Antwerp and covers all relevant ports of Belgium. The Company was founded over 80 years ago by the grandfather of Maxim Van Hoorebeeck, who took over the Company from his father in 2017 and set Descroes on a path of new strategic focus and accelerated growth. Descroes is known for its customer-focused approach, strong dedication of its personnel, ability to deliver and excellent track-record.
Sonic Equipment is a leading global specialist in the development, marketing and distribution of professional hand tools and storage solution systems. Founded in 2004 by Remko Papenburg and Niels Veldt, Sonic today extends across the global market, having achieved strong and consistent growth since its inception. With an innovative and complete product range of 5,000+ high-quality tools & storage systems, Sonic improves the efficiency, image, ergonomics and productivity of thousands of professionals in over 62 countries across the globe. Sonic is known for its exceptional value proposition, unique branding and highly customer-oriented approach. The Company has office facilities and warehouses in the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Germany. Sonic employs c. 50 FTE.
Cable Connectivity Group (CCG) is active in the production, distribution and assembly of specialty cables and cable connectivity solutions. The Group comprises the operating companies Jobarco BV, Pantaflex BV and Capable BV (in The Netherlands), TKD Kabel GmbH and Schrade Kabel & Elektrotechnik GmbH (in Germany), TKH Kabeltechniek Sp.z.o.o. (in Poland) and KC Industrie Srl (in Italy). The operating companies operate under their own name and employ over 600 people. They have a global customer base in end-markets such as machine building, agriculture, crane- and lift industry, healthcare and medical, railway, marine, offshore, installation food & beverage, aeronautics and aerospace. Cable Connectivity Group is majority owned by Torqx Capital Partners in partnership with management and TKH Group.
Folat was founded in 1993 by Alex Adrichem and Marc Mulckhuyse. With an innovative and fresh approach of the market, the company has realised continuous growth since the start. Folat offers a broad range of party products, incorporating a variety of themes and licenses, and develops concepts in order to have a total solution for any store, product or theme presentation. Folat organises the complete distribution chain, from design and product development to production, sales and distribution. The Company is headquartered in Haarlem (NL), has sales offices in Belgium and Germany and operates a state-of-the-art 12.000 m² warehouse in Velsen. Folat employs ca. 70 FTE.
Since 1937, Fri-Jado has been developing and manufacturing high-quality equipment for preparing, presenting and preserving hot and cold food products. It provides food retail and food-to-go customers all over the world with the best-in-class technology that makes their food products stand out and ensures the highest standards in food quality. Fri-Jado’s main product categories are batch rotisseries, food-to-go merchandisers and counters. The company is headquartered in Etten-Leur (NL) and has dedicated sales offices in the US and in the UK. In the UK the company also operates a service organization. The company employs ca. 165 people.
Diamond Tools Group is a global manufacturer of diamond cutting tools and diamond wire dies, with roots going back for over 100 years. The Company is headquartered in Valkenswaard (the Netherlands) and operates further facilities in amongst others Spain, the UK, the US and China. The Company operates in two divisions: Precision Tools (headquartered in Valkenswaard) with the product lines Contour for ultra-precision diamond cutting tools used mainly in the optics market and Technodiamant for diamond tools used in the printing market. The second division Esteves (headquartered in Barcelona) manufactures diamond wire dies for the wire and cable drawing industry. The Company employs ca. 460 employees.
Powersports Distribution Group (PDG) is a leading European group active in the wholesale distribution and category management of aftermarket parts and accessories for motorcycles. PDG focuses on premium motorcycle products from a selection of highly respected suppliers and brands, and a collection of proprietary brands covering a broad assortment and servicing customers throughout Europe. The Group currently consists of four operating companies: Hoco Parts (based in Barneveld, the Netherlands), CMS (based in Lelystad, the Netherlands), DC AFAM (based in Nazareth, Belgium) and Bradbury Hunter (based in Huddersfield, England). PDG is majority owned by Torqx Capital Partners in partnership with management and former owners.
