Future of IMG Rostock secured

•    Zachert Private Equity acquires mechanical engineering company
•    Focus on commercial shipbuilding, marine and infrastructure as well as specialised equipment
•    Talks with strategic investors advanced

Rostock/Grünheide, 1 April 2025 - Successful takeover: The future of IMG Ingenieurtechnik und Maschinenbau GmbH (IMG) in Rostock is secure. The change of ownership was officially finalised today. The new owner of IMG is Zachert IMG GmbH, a subsidiary of Zachert Private Equity (ZPE). It is taking over IMG with the aim of structuring the company and achieving sustainable stabilisation. All parties involved have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. The name IMG and the headquarters in Rostock will be retained; Olaf Zachert is Managing Director.

Advanced discussions with strategic investors

In the future, IMG will continue to position itself as a reliable partner in the shipbuilding and marine sectors, as well as in the infrastructure and specialised facilities segments. Discussions are already at an advanced stage with potential strategic investors in order to generate additional impetus and added value for IMG. "We want to position the company more broadly and ensure stability," says Zachert

The 76 employees are actively involved. "The employees are the company's expertise. Together with the workforce, we want to shape the quasi-new beginning and give the company a long-term perspective," says Olaf Zachert, Managing Director of Zachert Private Equity. In the coming weeks, the aim is to jointly develop the future course, build trust and continue the company's rich history.