C-Parts Management Fabory and Dresselhaus Establish European Partnership

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Joseph Dresselhaus GmbH & Co. KG

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Dresselhaus, a specialist in fasteners and fastening technology based in Herford, had filed for self-administered insolvency this July. Now, the company has entered into a binding investor agreement with Fabory to finance the restructuring plan.

The implementation of the agreement is still subject to the final approval of the financing partners and the relevant employee representatives. At the core of the intended transaction is a strategic partnership between Dresselhaus and Fabory, two leading European specialists in fastening elements and supply chain solutions.

Strategic Logic And Customer Benefits

The partnership combines Dresselhaus' expertise in RFID Kanban, point-of-sales, and C-part management solutions for industry and trade with Fabory's strengths. These include innovative supply chain solutions, the depth and breadth of the fasteners assortment, particularly in special and custom parts, as well as a comprehensive portfolio of metric standard parts. Customers thus gain significantly expanded access to applications across the entire fastening technology spectrum, from standardized C-parts to sophisticated custom parts, all from a single source and with a strong service orientation.

The investor agreement is an important signal of stabilization and a milestone for Dresselhaus. In the partnership with Fabory, we see the potential for a true acceleration of our strategic direction with greater product depth, stronger supply chains, and even higher service quality for our customers.

Markus Schörg, CEO Joseph Dresselhaus GmbH & Co. KG

At the same time, the supply chain performance within the partnership is set to be measurably enhanced: the clear alignment and consolidation of procurement, disposition, and logistics processes from Dresselhaus and Fabory aim to strengthen availability and delivery reliability, reduce lead times, and improve the overall cost position along the value chain. This will particularly benefit the Kanban business and all C-part solutions for industry and trade offered by Dresselhaus, which will be further professionalized through additional capacities, scale effects, and best-practice processes.

The companies also complement each other in terms of market access, both geographically and sectorally: While Fabory is particularly strongly positioned in the Benelux countries, Central and Eastern Europe, France, Spain, Portugal, and the UK, Germany, Austria, and Southern & Eastern Europe form Dresselhaus's core market.

Fabory and Dresselhaus are a perfect match: As 'Masters of Fasteners,' our special strength in custom and blueprint parts as well as in the metric range is ideally complemented by Dresselhaus's Kanban expertise. Together, we are creating a leading pan-European platform for fastening technology and C-parts management.

Martin Verdegaal, CEO der Fabory Group

The new partnership creates a pan-European platform with close customer proximity to industry, OEMs, artisans, and technical trade, with a clear focus on mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, the automotive industry, construction, DIY stores, and other end markets. In this way, the partnership ensures planning and supply security for customers, suppliers, and employees, while laying the foundation for sustainable growth.

Ensure Long-Term Competitiveness

After the final approval of the financing partners, the participation and agreement of employee representatives, and the fulfillment of customary closing conditions, the restructuring plan is to be implemented. The goal is to secure the long-term competitiveness of Dresselhaus, accelerate growth, and provide planning security for customers, suppliers, and employees. Fabory will support Dresselhaus both strategically and operationally to ensure maximum delivery continuity and the highest customer focus, with a particular emphasis on further growth in the DACH region.

The traditional name and brand Dresselhaus, which has been known for its excellent market reputation for decades, can continue to exist on this basis.

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