Sale to Industrial
Hamax AS sold to HTS Hans Torgersen & Sønn AS
Katalysator AS announced on 5 November the sale of 100 % of the shares in Hamax AS to HTS Hans Torgersen & Sønn AS. The sale concluded a thorough process to find a new owner to develop the company further
2010

Hamax to grow further under new owners

Hamax is a world leading manufacturer and a pioneer in the market for sledges, toboggans, bicycle child seats, bicycle helmets and ski helmets. The company has a 24% market share in Europe within bicycle child seats and a 30% market share within sledges / toboggans. Hamax products are sold in more than 35 countries.

Katalysator is a Norwegian private equity house owned by the Møller family. The family also owns the Møller Group – the leading Norwegian importer of cars and one of the largest, privately held companies in Norway. Katalysator’s investment strategy is to focus on Scandinavian private equity investments within the healthcare-, sports / leisure-, retail- and media sectors.

HTS Hans Torgersen & Sønn AS is a Norway based Scandinavian leader in the research and development of products protecting unborn babies and children, such as child car seats, cycle and sports helmets, roof boxes, conversion kits and other safety products. HTS sells products in more than 30 countries in Europe and Asia. Brands include inter alia Etto, BeSafe, Voksi and Packline.

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