Maass Global Group has merged with Gulf Manufacturing LLC to form Gulf Manufacturing Holdings, aiming to leverage synergies across global markets for strategic growth.

Target Information

Maass Global Group, a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of metal products, has recently merged with Gulf Manufacturing LLC (GMI Group). This transaction incorporates Maass’s operations and production facilities located in Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, India, Dubai, and Singapore. Established in the 1940s in Essen, Germany, Maass has remained a family-owned business for three generations, specializing in a diverse range of metal products including flanges, specialized forged products, forged bars, seamless pipes, and double fittings in steel, stainless steel, and high-nickel alloys.

Gulf Manufacturing Holdings, LLC has been established as the parent company of both GMI and Maass. Key shareholders of the newly formed entity include Alexander and Patrick Maass, Main Street Capital Corporation, Ashland Capital Partners, and other members of the executive team. GMI, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Humble, Texas, is a manufacturer and supplier of metal products primarily for the oil and gas industry, and operates across the United States from its facilities in Texas and Louisiana.

Industry Overview

The metal manufacturing and distribution industry plays a crucial role in the global economy, catering to various sectors including construction, automotive, and energy. In Germany, which has a strong industrial base, the metal products sec