Livingstone advises Jiangsu Asia-Pacific Light Alloy Technology Co. Ltd. on the acquisition of ALUnited Group

Livingstone is pleased to announce that it has advised Jiangsu Asia-Pacific Light Alloy Technology Co. Ltd. (“APALT”) on the acquisition of the ALUnited Group from private equity firm Fidelium Partners.

ALUnited, with production sites in Tønder, Denmark, and Louviers, France, specializes in the development and manufacturing of high-quality aluminum components for the automotive industry. Its product portfolio includes battery and engine carrier systems for electric vehicles, crash management systems, and brake pedals. The French site is also equipped with in-house extrusion capabilities for upstream aluminum components. Previously part of the Benteler Group, the two plants were carved out and further developed into the independent ALUnited Group under Fidelium’s ownership.

Through this acquisition, APALT strengthens its presence in the European market and establishes downstream manufacturing capabilities in close proximity to leading premium OEMs. Integrating ALUnited’s activities enables APALT to strategically expand its value chain and product offering in a highly dynamic growth segment.

”We are proud to have supported APALT in this strategically important acquisition. The transaction demonstrates how international industrial groups can further develop their value chains in Europe through targeted acquisitions. We sincerely thank the APALT team for their trust and the highly collaborative partnership throughout the entire process,” adds Baoshan Bao, Partner at Livingstone Partners Düsseldorf.

About APALT

APALT, headquartered in China and publicly listed, is a leading vertically integrated manufacturer of lightweight aluminum components for the global automotive, railway, HVAC, and industrial sectors. The company employs approximately 3,600 people, generates annual revenues of around EUR 920 million, and produces approximately 270,000 tons per year. APALT operates three modern production sites in Wuxi, Nantong, and Qinghai, comprising a total of 71 extrusion lines, 16 smelting and casting lines, and three forging lines. With this technological breadth, APALT pursues an ambitious organic and inorganic growth strategy and is strengthening its downstream operations to expand its presence in core customer markets in China and internationally. The acquisition of ALUnited represents a key milestone in the company’s European expansion.

About Livingstone Partners

Livingstone is an independent, international M&A and debt advisory firm. We advise entrepreneurs, companies, corporates, and financial investors on all aspects of buying, selling, and financing mid-sized businesses. Our focus lies on tailored M&A advisory and the development of bespoke debt solutions. With more than 125 professionals, Livingstone is active across offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Chicago, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, London, Los Angeles, Madrid, Milan, Seoul, Stockholm, Valencia, and Verona.