Sale of Cosmotec Nonwovens to Airtech Advanced Materials Group.

Deal Summary

Headpoint Advisors has advised Cha Technologies Group on the sale of Cosmotec Nonwovens to Airtech Advanced Materials Group. The sale completed in March 2025

Headpoint advised Cha Technologies, headquartered in Switzerland, a global conglomerate with diversified businesses in property, technology, textiles, financial services and healthcare on the sale of its UK subsidiary, Cosmotec Nonwovens to global manufacturer, Airtech Advanced Materials Group.

Cosmotec is a manufacturer of needle-punch and air-bonded nonwoven textiles, operating from its eight acre manufacturing plant in Blackburn, the heart of the UK’s textile manufacturing industry. The company specialises in bespoke, niche manufactured products that serve the geotextiles, filtration, construction and automotive sectors.

Airtech Advanced Materials, headquartered in Huntingdon Beach, California has operations in the US, Europe and Asia serving the aerospace, composite, automotive and defence sectors.

The transaction marks a significant milestone for Cosmotec, which will become an integral part of Airtech’s global operations, unlocking immediate synergies and enhancing Airtech’s position as a leading nonwoven manufacturing capability in Europe. Cosmotec’s expertise in niche products and short lead times will further enable Airtech to expand its product portfolio for its global customer base.

Mr. Jacques Boubal, Group CEO of Cha Technologies, said: “Headpoint assisted us in this process with great professionalism and delivered a successful sale of Cosmotec to an ideal international strategic buyer in Airtech. Communication with Headpoint was always constructive, and the team was readily available and responsive to our needs, driving the deal to completion.”

Mark Wilson, Managing Partner added: “We are delighted to have supported Cha Technologies on this process and grateful that they selected us as their advisor. We believe the combination of Cosmotec and Airtech will create a very strong nonwoven manufacturer in Europe and globally. It was a pleasure working with the Cha and Cosmotec teams during this project and wish them all the best for the future.”

This deal highlights Headpoint’s ability to work with international clients, involving specialist manufacturing businesses to deliver deals with highly complementary international acquirors.

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