Since its founding in 1906 as a regional provider of “classic” cutting machines, Polar Mohr has grown to become the worldwide number one for cutters, associated peripherals, and system solutions for the graphic industry, with more than 130,000 machines installed globally. The product range includes components and systems that network and automate all processes — from loading, shaking, cutting, and punching to unloading and banding. The Asian market is served by a dedicated production and sales company in Shanghai. Across the group, Polar Mohr employs 280 people.
Exit
02/2023
Mechanical Engineering
Hofheim am Taunus, Germany
Acquired from insolvency
Mixed asset and share deal
Exit: 08/2025
Company Overview
Polar Mohr is the global market leader for print finishing machines, headquartered in Hofheim am Taunus. The company provides innovative and future-proof solutions for the graphic industry.
Transaction Rationale
The Polar Mohr brand is a global symbol of innovation, quality, and durability. Simultaneously, innovative research and development work ensures that market demands for automation and networking are integrated into the product portfolio, reinforcing Polar’s leading market position. At the same time, expanding service activities and the spare parts business provides Polar Mohr with a stable financial foundation.
Investment Highlights
Global brand recognition due to market leadership
Attractive growth potential through the highly profitable spare parts business
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