August 2019: Columna Capital and Management have sold the global market leader in industrial flooring solutions, RCR Industrial Flooring to Serafin Group.

RCR is a globally leading market player for industrial flooring systems providing integrated solutions across applications (installation of high specification floors), products (resins, hardeners and steel joints) and consultancy services. The company’s blue-chip customer base comprises leading worldwide players in a wide range of industries such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, automotive and food.

Serafin Group invests in industrial companies that have an established business model and a strong market position. Serafin already has activities in the flooring segment with its Swiss group company Conica AG. Going forward, it is envisaged that both companies RCR and Conica operate independently in their respective target markets.

RCR’s Management will remain in the company as a minority shareholder, participating in the future strategy of the company.

SOCIOS acted as exclusive financial adviser to the shareholders of RCR and advised on all aspects of the design, negotiation and closing of the transaction.