The Netherlands, 28 August 2025 –
Dutch investment firm Berk Partners has acquired a majority stake in Ganzeboom, a Dutch company specializing in transmission components and reconditioning solutions for the European automotive aftermarket. The transaction was advised by European M&A advisory firm Marktlink.
Ganzeboom was founded in 1968 by Ben Ganzeboom and, under the leadership of his sons Mark, Michel, and Rob, has developed into a leading supplier of components for the reconditioning of automatic and manual transmissions in passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The company employs approximately 50 people and generates annual revenues exceeding €20 million. From its Dutch locations in Almelo and Nuland, Ganzeboom supplies a broad range of transmission components—including torque converters, valve bodies, installation kits, and complete systems—to customers throughout Europe. Its client base includes specialist remanufacturers, car dealers, general automotive workshops, leasing companies, and fleet owners. The Ganzeboom brothers will remain shareholders and continue to play an active role in the company after the transaction.
“The team at Berk Partners brings deep industry knowledge and a strong network in the automotive sector, which will support our growth in the European aftermarket,” says Managing Director Mark Ganzeboom. “Their involvement allows us to expand in regions where we are currently underrepresented, while continuing to invest in the professionalization and optimization of our inventory systems. We see particular growth potential in Eastern and Southern Europe.”
Joost Smaal, Partner at Berk Partners, is confident about the company’s future: “Ganzeboom has built a strong position in a niche market through technical expertise and operational efficiency. With a growing and aging European vehicle fleet, a rising number of hybrid cars, and increasingly complex transmission systems, we believe there is ample opportunity for continued growth.”
Daniel Frijns, also a Partner at Berk Partners, adds that the company plays an important role in making mobility more sustainable: “Reconditioning rather than replacing parts fits seamlessly with the ambitions of the circular economy—especially in a market increasingly dominated by hybrid and automatic transmissions.”
According to Fredrik Jonker, Partner at European M&A advisory firm Marktlink, and Laurens Dekker, M&A Director at Marktlink, interest in Ganzeboom was substantial. “The deciding factor was the strong personal connection with Berk Partners and their ability to support the company in its next growth phase. The Ganzeboom family has turned the business into an international player with a strong network and deep technical know-how. Berk Partners has the experience and financial strength to build on this foundation,” says Jonker.
About Marktlink
Since 1996, Marktlink has grown to become the largest independent acquisition specialist in the upper mid-market segment of the Benelux. Its team of over 350 M&A specialists assists (inter)national companies with deal values ranging from 5 million euros. With a widespread network of European offices and a large network of buyers and sellers, Marktlink accomplished over 150 deals in Europe in 2024.
