Klöckner & Co has signed an agreement to sell Becker Group to a consortium comprising Accura Investment Partners GmbH and Becker Consult + Beteiligungs-GmbH (BCB), the company announced on 8 October 2026.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close before the end of 2026. The parties have agreed to keep the purchase price confidential.
Becker Group is a producer-independent supplier of steel, stainless steel and aluminium in Europe, serving customers including the automotive and metal processing sectors. Klöckner & Co first announced its intention to divest the business in January 2026, following a review of strategic options. The company said the sale supports its focus on higher value-added products and services.
Guido Kerkhoff, CEO of Klöckner & Co SE, said: “With the sale of Becker Group, we have reached another milestone. The consortium of Accura and BCB is deeply rooted in the industry and brings the expertise needed to develop Becker Group on a sustainable basis. The realignment concept initiated by us and Becker Group will be further developed by Accura and BCB, determining the future direction of Becker Group. Through the sale, Klöckner & Co will place an even greater focus on higher value-added business and consistently drive its own profitable growth in this segment.”
Ulrich Becker, Senior Managing Partner of Becker Consult + Beteiligungs-GmbH, said: “Becker Group has a strong market position and a team that truly knows the business. With our own extensive background in the steel and metal industry, we look forward to building on this foundation together with the management team and the entire workforce to drive long-term growth.”
Under the planned ownership change, Becker Group will continue to be led by its existing management team, headed by CEO Torsten Gieseke. The consortium intends to further develop the realignment programme jointly initiated by Klöckner & Co and Becker Group.
The programme will focus on improving sales, procurement and business processes, alongside inventory management and liquidity. According to the announcement, the buyers aim to stabilise the business and support its long-term development in Europe.
No immediate headcount reductions or site closures are planned at closing. However, the consortium intends to review Becker Group’s strategic positioning and the contribution of individual business units as the programme progresses. Any subsequent decisions will take account of market and cost developments and be coordinated with the relevant employee representative bodies.
Accura is an independent investment company focused on traditional industries in the European mid-market. BCB is a consultancy and investment firm specialising in industrial mid-market businesses, led by Ulrich Becker, a former member of Klöckner & Co’s Management Board.
