Oslo (Norway), 11 December 2017 - Funds advised by Triton ("Triton") have completed the acquisition of a majority interest in Glamox AS (“Glamox”), a Norwegian industrial group that develops, manufactures and distributes professional lighting solutions for the global market, from Arendals Fossekompani ASA. Glamox is a leading supplier to the world's marine and offshore markets, and a significant supplier to the professional building market in Northern Europe.
"We want to support the management and employees of Glamox as a stable owner by investing in and supporting the growth and development of the company. We will contribute with our strategic insights and operational know-how in this industry. We look forward to working together with the management team, the Board of Directors and the other shareholders in building a stronger company", said Peder Prahl, Director of the General Partner for the Triton funds.
About Glamox
Glamox is a Norwegian industrial group that develops, manufactures and distributes professional lighting solutions for the global market. Glamox is a leading supplier to the world's marine and offshore markets, and a significant supplier to the professional building market in Europe. Glamox is a global organization, with 1,300 employees and sales and production in several European countries, as well as in Asia and North America. The annual turnover is MNOK 2,507 (2016). The Group owns a range of quality lighting brands including Glamox, Aqua Signal, Luxo, Norselight and LINKSrechts. Glamox is committed to meeting customer needs and expectations by providing quality products and solutions, service and support.
About Triton Partners
Founded in 1997 and owned by its partners, Triton Partners is a leading European mid-market sector-specialist investor. Triton Partners focuses on investing in businesses that provide mission critical goods and services in its three core sectors of Business Services, Industrial Tech, and Healthcare.
Triton Partners has over 150 investment professionals and value creation experts across eleven offices and invests through three complementary “All Weather” strategies: Mid-Market Private Equity, Smaller Mid-Cap Private Equity, and Opportunistic Credit.