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Masco Group acquires KeyPlants AB
Masco Group acquires KeyPlants AB, a leading global provider of modular Life Science facilities
Masco Group, global provider of technological solutions for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries, has acquired a majority stake in Swedish company KeyPlants AB. The move will strengthen Masco’s leadership in engineering technologies for life sciences.
KeyPlants is a leading international industry partner for standardized as well as customized process-integrated modular prefabricated facility solutions. Based in Stockholm, the company has a fully integrated supply chain with more than 45 years of experience in project engineering, production and delivery, and has supplied more than 3,500 high-specification modules to at least 30 countries.
This partnership will strengthen Masco Group by combining its leadership in clean utilities and process technologies with KeyPlants’ expertise and innovative energy in prefabricated, modular facility solutions. It will support stronger value propositions for global supply chain challenges such as flexibility, reliability and fast-track manufacturing timelines to a global customer base of biopharmaceutical manufacturers and CDMOs focused on biologics, pharma and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs), such as cell and gene therapies.
“We are extremely happy to partner with KeyPlants, as it will expand our capabilities, service and product offerings, and evolve our manufacturing capacity,” says Luca Borella, CEO of Masco Group. “We look forward to working with them to further accelerate the global adoption of their innovative fast-track facility solutions, which are an essential aspect in the life science industry.” He adds: “The companies share similar values, notably the commitment to teamwork, sustainability and customer care. Innovation is also an important synergetic element.”
“KeyPlants’ management and team are fully committed to this partnership with Masco Group,” says Jörgen Harrysson, Managing Director and Board Member of KeyPlants AB. “Its global presence and network enables KeyPlants to continue with our strategy to serve existing and new clients with our fast-track solutions, including customized facilities as well as standardized PODs. We are also thrilled to be able to expand our presence and offerings in North America, Europe and Africa.”
“We see KeyPlants and Masco Group as a perfect fit, and we are excited at the prospect of making KeyPlants and its skilled teams an integral part of the growth trajectory of the Masco Group family,” comments Frans K. A. Maas, Masco Group Board Member. “Masco Group is part of RSBG SE, a German-based long-term industrial partner of successful medium-sized companies, pursuing a buy-and-build strategy and focusing on competences and areas which are of great importance during global transformations. This acquisition supports the vision to become a technology-leading turnkey provider, in particular in the growing and demanding markets of biologics, vaccines and ATMPs.”
About Masco Group
Masco Group is an integrated solutions provider, partner to the top tier pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies. Its companies Stilmas, Olsa, DOC and BCD are leaders in clean utilities, process technologies and services. Headquartered in Milan-Italy, Masco Group has production sites and subsidiaries in Europe, America and Asia and serves more than 6000 clients globally, delivering around 300 projects per year.
More info: Masco Group
About KeyPlants
KeyPlants, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, is a leader in modular off-site construction for the life science industry, having delivered 100+ projects globally. Our customers benefit from KeyPlants’ vast experience and expertise, resulting in 30-50% shorter timelines and increased predictability with regards to schedule, cost, and quality. KeyPlants delivers turnkey facilities, including process equipment, utilities, and digital solutions.
More info: KeyPlants
Stilmas Americas Anniversary
In 2018 Stilmas Americas was acquired by Stilmas and became part of our family.
It’s been three whole years since then, a lot of things have changed, but our shared values and teamwork have only grown stronger. Here’s a few things you may not know about our production and commercial facility serving North America.
Official updates on Coronavirus
You can find the official statement by Masco Group on Coronavirus here.
Masco Group and Stilmas have been on the front line in the fight against the pandemic, never stopping working on our products, which are essential to the pharmaceutical industry. We supplied systems for the production of therapeutics used against Covid-19, such as antivirals, vaccines and antibodies.At our facilities around the world we have put in place all suitable protection measures, both for our employees and our clients.
Since traveling is difficult, we are promoting for our clients the use of technologies such as smart glasses and virtual reality for the testing and maintenance of our systems.
Stilmas Service support doesn’t stop
Even in these difficult times, Stilmas Service support doesn’t stop.
Visit the link and find out how we continue to be close to our clients and partners.
Masco Group acquires majority shareholding of BCD Engineering
It is with great pleasure and honor that we announce that Masco Group has signed the acquisition of a majority shareholding of BCD Engineering Ltd, active since 1983 in the engineering and manufacturing of high purity process systems worldwide for the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Food & Beverage and Chemical industries. They have particular expertise in Product Formulation, Clean in Place, Clean Utilities and Thermal Treatment technologies. Based out of Charleville-Cork Ireland, BCD employs about 250 highly skilled people.
This acquisition, pending CCPC Ireland approval, will strengthen Masco Group’s leadership in both the segment for Olsa liquid process (Pharma plus Food & Beverage) technologies as well as for Stilmas clean utilities, liquid processing, super skids and turn-key manufacturing systems for the global markets.
For more on their expertise, capabilities and industries served visit www.bcd.ie
Stilmas Americas
Stilmas Expands its North American Operations with the Acquisition of Mar Cor Purification’s High Purity Water Business Based in Burlington Ontario, Canada
Milan, Italy November 1, 2018/PRNewswire/ — Stilmas is pleased to announce that effective November 1, 2018 it has acquired the assets of Mar Cor Purification’s High Purity Water Business based in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. The new company will be named Stilmas Americas, and will serve the North American market, expanding the Mar Cor Purification High Purity water portfolio of products. Mar Cor Purification currently manufactures a line of water purification equipment platforms that are compliant with the current USP and EU Purified Water (PW) and Water for Injection (WFI) standards. They specialize in standard and custom engineered turn-key systems for the Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Cosmetic and Semi-Conductor markets.
The Masco Group, with its Companies Stilmas, Olsa and DOC, is a global market leader in the field of pure water technologies and systems for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. The Masco Group is headquartered in Milan, Italy, with operations in France, China, Russia and USA. Stilmas manufactures state of the art Pharmaceutical Quality Water Systems that include Multiple Effect Stills, Vapor Compression Stills and Pure Steam Generators along with other standard products.
Alberto Borella – CEO Masco Group: “We have found in the High Purity Business Line of Mar Cor Purification the perfect complement of products and competencies to successfully carry out our vision and grow our business. Stilmas Americas will become the reference clean media provider in North America.”
Benjamin Roczniak – President Stilmas Americas: “We are excited that we now have a complete portfolio of State of the Art Biopharma water products that will allow us to provide our customers with complex turnkey solutions.”
Stilmas Americas will be the hub for selling, engineering, manufacturing and servicing Stilmas equipment in North America, becoming a unique player to offer a complete range of pure media technologies in the North American market.
Masco-Group and RAG-Foundation
Settala, 08/06/2017
Masco-Group has retained Industrial Investment Company of
RAG-Foundation as long-term majority shareholder
The Masco Group with its business units Stilmas, Olsa and DOC is a global market leader in the field of pure water technologies and systems for the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry.
Masco Group has a unique track record and experience of more than 100 years in Pure Water Systems as well as complete solutions for liquid production pharmaceutical plants, including product preparation areas. Moreover, the group offers a wide range of services related to the validation in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. The company has the honor to be a reliable and innovative business partner for the leading global and local pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies.
Taking into account the excellent growth opportunities regarding regional expansion, automation solutions as well as larger turnkey projects including balance of plant systems the ownership family has decided to team up with an experienced business partner enabling Masco not only to keep the traditional values of the company and their independence but also to combine it with the highly interesting knowledge and competencies of a global industrial network.
“We are excited to announce this strategic collaboration with RAG Investment Company which will support the acceleration of our business on the global scale. Our new strategic investor will allow Masco to maintain the entrepreneurial spirit and ensure that our business model, network of customers, partnerships and objectives are even reinforced to achieve new ambitious targets,” said Alberto Borella, CEO Masco Group.
Jürgen Wild the Managing Partner of RAG Investment Company:
“Masco Group is a flagship of northern Italy’s high tech industry which started very early in time to become a global player serving customers around the world. Their innovation spirit was always looking for best-in-class solutions satisfying the highest standards of its superb customer base. In addition, the company also developed forward its offering to customers from products to turnkey solutions. With the unique combination of in-house development, production, validation and service Masco Group is the recognized market leader. We are privileged to become the business partner of choice and will commit ourselves to the future success of this outstanding company.”
The Borella family maintains committed to Masco as shareholder and as board members in the management of the group.
Dr.Eng. Alberto BORELLA
CEO Masco Group