BLOK advises on the sale of Marc Schmitz GmbH to VDK Groep B.V.

BLOK has exclusively advised the shareholder of Marc Schmitz GmbH on the succession-related sale to Dutch-based VDK Groep B.V., a portfolio company of EMK Capital LLP.

Business Services06 / 2025
Marc Schmitz GmbH
sold to
VDK Groep B.V.
Exclusive M&A advisor to the shareholderBLOK
Date
June 17, 2025
Location
Cologne
Sector
Business Services
Type
Company sale
Mandate
Sell-side
Marc Schmitz GmbH

Marc Schmitz is a leading specialist provider of services in heating, plumbing, air conditioning, and electrical engineering. The company also focuses on consulting and installation of heat pump systems. Founded in 1998 in Cologne-Ehrenfeld, Marc Schmitz has grown from a small four-person business into a mid-sized company with around 70 highly qualified employees, making it one of the largest HVAC service providers in the Cologne area.

VDK Groep is a Dutch group of technical installation and maintenance companies offering multidisciplinary, end-to-end technical installation and service solutions. With over 100 companies and more than 5,000 professionals, the group ranks among the market leaders in the Dutch installation sector.

For Marc Schmitz GmbH, the partnership with a strong player such as VDK Groep represents a clear and future-proof succession solution. At the same time, the company will benefit from the international reach and broad network of VDK Groep.

Through this acquisition, VDK Groep is actively entering the German market, relying on local expertise. With Marc Schmitz, the group gains an established expert in the Cologne region, laying a solid foundation for further expanding its market presence in Germany.

We are happy to advise you

Marcel Brix

Managing Director | BLOK Management GmbH

Oliver Kolb

Managing Director | BLOK Management GmbH

Become part of BLOK

Become part of BLOK

Whether you are just starting out or have extensive professional experience – everyone will find the right challenge for their career with us. We believe in the skills of our team and want us to grow together – that is our promise.

Podcast „M&A and currywurst“

Podcast „M&A and currywurst“

BLOK Management presents the podcast „M&A and Currywurst“ – industry and insider talk from the lunch break.