HOERBIGER sells its subsidiary Altronic
Technology company HOERBIGER is divesting its subsidiary Altronic to US private equity firm Arcline Investment Management. Signing took place on October 17th, 2025, and is subject to customary regulatory approvals. With this step, HOERBIGER is continuing its strategy of consistent and forward-looking portfolio management and actively shaping the transformation of HOERBIGER. At the same time, the new ownership allows Altronic to be well positioned to enter the next phase of entrepreneurial ambitions and growth.
Altronic, a leading supplier of ignition and control systems for gaseous fuels, has been part of the HOERBIGER Group since 2009. Under the leadership of David Lepley, President and Chief Technical Officer of Altronic, the team in Girard, Ohio/USA, has been able to sustainably increase sales and continuously expand the product range.
Dr. Thorsten Kahlert, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of HOERBIGER, says: “We are convinced that Arcline Investment Management is the ideal owner of Altronic for the next phase of growth, as it will ensure that the team can realize its entrepreneurial ambitions and full growth potential.”
Arcline Investment Management is a growth-oriented private equity firm with over $20B in assets under management. Arcline seeks to build Institutional Compounders – market-leading, non-disruptible industrial platforms designed to consistently grow earnings over decades. Their investment strategy is anchored in long-term partnerships with management teams to optimize business models, systematize processes, and drive value through strategy acquisitions.
David Lepley is confident about the new ownership: “The financial and portfolio opportunities that Arcline Investment Management provides us with will allow us to realize our entrepreneurial goals and growth ambitions. After more than 15 years of successful development under the umbrella of the HOERBIGER Group, the new ownership is a consistent step for Altronic's future success.”
Arcline Investment Management says: “We are excited about the prospect of adding Altronic to our portfolio as it firmly fits our core focus of partnering with exceptional management teams leading niche, technology driven businesses in high value industries. We look forward to working with the Altronic team to continue its impressive growth trajectory.”
The parties have agreed not to disclose the price of the transaction.