Carlsquare advised Bernhard Wiedemann on the sale of his stake in Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH to the family of the co-founder Jochen Bihl. In his role as managing director and head of development Bernhard Wiedemann has shaped the company for more than three decades in becoming a leading player in the field of AS-interface technology. The transaction marks the successful transition of succession ensuring stability and continuity for customers, partners and employees alike under the continued leadership of Jochen Bihl and the next generation of his family.
Founded in 1992 by Jochen Bihl and Bernhard Wiedemann, Bihl+Wiedemann is a leading international player in AS-interface technology, developing, manufacturing and marketing comprehensive automation solutions maximizing integration possibilities with tailor-made functionalities for machines and production lines, conveyors, building automation and various industrial applications. The company has a global reach with subsidiaries in the USA, China, Denmark and Turkey as well as an international network of sales and service partners in more than 30 countries.
“Continuity in thought and action is an important part of our corporate DNA, my special thanks and gratitude go to Bernhard – for 33 years of partnership, his visionary development work and his many years of formative influence in shaping Bihl+Wiedemann.” – Jochen Bihl, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH
“I am handing over a stable, innovative company – and I look forward to seeing how it will continue to grow under the leadership of Jochen and the next generation. My sincere gratitude to Michael Moritz, Steffen Leckert and the Carlsquare team for their expertise in this sector and guidance throughout this process.” – Bernhard Wiedemann, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Bihl+Wiedemann GmbH
Carlsquare acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Bernhard Wiedemann and his family.
