Outrup was founded in 1968 by Harry Ringgaard whose son Mogens now manages the company and is its principal owner. The company sells and produces windows and doors in wood and wood/aluminium for the Danish market. The company has a strong position, particularly among carpenters, and is focused on energy-efficient and modern window and door solutions.

“Outrup’s windows and doors are right for the times with their design and energy efficiency. The acquisition strengthens our offering in Denmark while Outrup’s expertise will be used to great advantage in our other companies,” says Håkan Jeppsson, President and CEO of Inwido.

Outrup has approximately 150 employees and production takes place at the factory in Outrup on the Danish island of Mors. In 2015, sales amounted to approximately DKK 180 million. Due to the structure of the acquisition agreement, coordination with Inwido’s other operations will not commence until January 2018 at the earliest. It will also not be until then that the main synergies will arise.

“Inwido is an active, credible and energetic company that is in many respects a role model in our industry,” says Mogens Ringgaard. “The Group’s strategy of decentralized management and local production also fits well, and consequently the plan is to continue production in Outrup. I feel confident that this will be successful for all parties involved.”

The acquisition is subject to the approval of the relevant competition authorities.