ROKA Industry Welder
ROKA Industry is a manufacturer of welded steel and stainless-steel structures with a history of more than 20 years. The company is based in Teplice. The structures produced are parts for construction and machine tools. Part of the production is designated for LEGO parks’ giant sculpture structures. ROKA Industry has a wide range of machinery including laser burning technology, horizontal machining and welding technology together with welding robots.
The CEIP Operating Team has assisted with a smooth handover from the founder to new professional management and with the introduction of a new production and reporting management system. In addition, he introduces the company to new customers.
CEIP share: 100%
Control Panel Tester in ELCOM
ELCOM, a leading provider of proprietary highly complex products and services in test and measurement, machine vision, industrial automation and smart grid systems for sustainable energy. Its main clients include companies such as ABB, E.ON, Kimberly-Clark, Microsoft, and Siemens. Elcom has also unique technology for visual (Machine Vision), acoustic, vibrational and haptic testing. Production is located in Ostrava, Brno and Bystřice nad Pernštejnem. Customers include companies such as ABB, Siemens or Škoda Transportation.
CEIP entered the company as a majority owner in 2018 and developed it together with the original management. The long-term cooperation was concluded in March 2024 by successful sale of the company to a new strategic investor, Averna.
CEIP share: sold
In 2020, ELCOM established a subsidiary, Eltia s.r.o.,
in which it has a 100% stake. Eltia focuses on industrial
automation and robotics. The production program includes
deliveries of assembly and production lines, single-purpose
machines and integration of robotic and handling systems.
CEIP’s interest in ELTIA was sold as part of a successful sale of ELCOM in March 2024.
CEIP share: 100%
In 2019, ELCOM took a minority shareholding in RH-Tech. Subsequently,
in 2021, it increased its share and gained a majority. RH-Tech
specializes in the complete realization of the robotic workplace,
with the integration of Omron or FANUC mobile robots. RH-Tech
also specializes in automated welding or laser cutting/welding applications.br />
CEIP's interest in RH-Tech was sold as part of a successful sale of ELCOM in March 2024.
CEIP share: sold
In 2022, ELCOM bought 75% of Applied Precision, which focuses
on development and production of special measuring equipment,
software and services. The company operates in both the energy
and measurement industry and has very good engineering
and scientific culture.
Before the sale of ELCOM in March 2024, CEIP together with co-investor purchased
a majority stake in Applied Precision and is now controlling the company directly.
CEIP share: 64.5%
BMH Robot
BMH is a Czech industrial service company active in the area of trenchless water and sewage pipeline repairs. The Company employs best in class robotic technologies, key among them being inverse sleeve pipeline repairs. Trenchless methods have number of unique selling points including lower price by 40 to 70% in urbanized areas and speed and ease of execution. Besides trenchless pipeline rehabilitation BMH offers also monitoring services using remotely controlled robots. The company has so far realised over 1000 projects.
CEIP aim is to develop further the company. Besides investments into new technologies, the newly appointed CEO and his team will focus on acquisition of new municipality customers and raising awareness of the advantages of trenchless repairs.
CEIP share: 98.1%
CNC Wire Bending 2D and 3D in KBNK
KBNK is one of the leading Czech specialists in wire and sheet metal processing for manufacturers of tools and consumer products.
The company was established in 1994 in South Bohemia, where production facilities with an area of 4,000 m2 were constructed. The company uses modern production CNC equipment ensuring high levels of production efficiency.
The goal of CEIP is to develop further the company together with existing management, to target business development, to set up an active pro-customer approach and expand. The other goal is to diversify the customer portfolio and seek continous sales growth.
CEIP share: 93%
VYVAPLAST tray
The Company is a profitable, well managed producer of thermoformed plastic products, situated in northern Bohemia. The product and technology portfolio includes two principal product groups, trays and blisters made from thin plastic foil, produced in high volume series and parts for buses and caravans, produced from plastic sheets and boards.
The Company has its own engineering, focused on materials / tooling / improvements. The high-volume aspect of the tray / blister business segment makes it a good target for automation and also for continuous improvement. CEIP brings significant value in both activities.
CEIP share: 66.7%
Hydraulic cylinder JIHLAVAN
The company JIHLAVAN, a.s. has been Czech leader in development, production and service of aircraft hydraulic devices, electromechanical drives, wheels and brakes since 1952. Jihlavan participated in the development and production of all major post-war Czechoslovak aviation projects, including the L-29, L-39 training aircraft and the L-410 transport aircraft.
After the fall of the Iron Curtain, Jihlavan took advantage of new opportunities and became a production partner to the largest Western manufacturers of aircraft and aircraft hydraulic systems, including Heroux Devtek and Safran Landing Systems. Products from Jihlavan ensure flawless operation and safety of a number of key aircraft in the global aviation industry, including the most modern civil transport aircraft Airbus A350 and Airbus A320 neo as well as military transport aircraft Airbus A400M and Casa C295M.
Jihlavan continues to be a key member of the Czech aviation industry and partner to Czech leading aircraft manufacturers. Jihlavan has developed and supplies 25 devices for the latest version of the successful commuter aircraft L410NG from the Kunovice LET, and in 2022 Jihlavan completed the development and obtained a type certificate for 43 systems devices (hydraulics, wheels, brakes, electromechanical struts) for the latest military training aircraft L -39NG from Aero Vodochody.
CEIP share: 51%
Mainboard MVB gateway
AMiT, spol. s r. o. is a traditional Czech manufacturer of electronics and systems for rolling stock and public transport (Transportation group), and electronics for industrial automation (Automation group).
AMiT embraces the principles of social responsibility, emphasising company sustainability development through corporate culture improvement and responsible behaviour towards society.
Among its largest customers are companies such as Škoda Transportation, Stadler, PESA, Talgo, Durmazlar, ABB, Siemens, ČD Group, Regiojet, LEO Express, T-Systems, Newag, Cegelec, Wagner and Knorr-Bremse.
CEIP share: 75.1%
KOSYKA is a manufacturer of cable harnesses, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jihlava in newly constructed production and administrative facilities. The company's products are used not only in the automotive industry but also in various other sectors, such as the production of medical devices, measuring and automation systems, and in the aerospace and electrical engineering industries.
In addition to producing its own products, KOSYKA serves as a distributor of connectors, tools, and spare parts for companies like J.S.T. and Franz Binder. The company boasts an extensive and modern technological infrastructure and currently generates the majority of its revenue from international markets.
Central Europe Industry Partners (CEIP) entered into KOSYKA in March 2023, alongside its co-investors. The primary objective is to further develop the company, not only within its current markets but also through active business development in new markets. CEIP is prepared to support the company's growth through acquisitions and the consolidation of other businesses within the sector.
CEIP share : 90%
BLOCK group of companies, consisting of BLOCK CRS, BLOCK Technology, FOR Clean, A. R. Technik a BLOCK Real Estate is a technological and engineering company specializing in deliveries of so-called clean rooms and controlled environments solutions and technologies for the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. The group is primarily oriented on the Central European markets, being a leader in the Czech and Slovak markets for cleanrooms and controlled environments, but its product portfolio of cutting-edge isolator technologies is delivered to markets across Europe, including Germany and Switzerland, and even to Australia.
About BLOCK Companies:
BLOCK CRS implements investment units with a focus on advanced technology and cleanrooms. The company has its own know-how and technological expertise. The company’s own project managers handle the execution of the job from preparation to the handover to the customer.
BLOCK Technology is the manufacturer and supplier of isolator technology and equipment for clean rooms. It’s been functioning in this field since 2004. The company has its own teams of top experts, people with know-how and its own production. BLOCK Technology offers both standard product lines and custom production based on the customer’s specific requirements with the main specialization being the custom production of isolator technology.
FOR Clean is a production company with years of experience which specializes in the processing of thin-sheet metal. It’s been functioning in this field since 1999. The company manufactures its own product lines which may be used not solely for the implementation of cleanrooms, alongside custom production according to specific customer criteria and requirements.
Since 1992, A.R. Technik has been engaged in design and implementation activities in the field of measurement and control, production control systems and the following warranty and post-warranty service. The company provides services in the areas of industrial automation, control programming and SCADA data acquisition, and the provision of complex high current installations.
CEIP, which followed the group for over a decade, acquired a controlling stake in the group companies in 2024, alongside co-investors. Minority share is being held by the founders. The entire group operates in sectors and markets that are expected to experience strong growth in the coming years – healthcare, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology and microelectronics, driven by demographic trends, increasing regulatory and safety requirements and innovations.
CEIP share: 67.7%