Our acquisition history

In September 2024, Adeleon's subsidiary KÖHL s.à r.l. expanded its capabilities by acquiring IDS Elektro GmbH, an innovative electrical company based in Leipzig. Founded in 2018, IDS has rapidly evolved from subcontracting for Siemens into an established provider of high-quality control cabinets and energy solutions, employing approximately 40 skilled professionals.

This acquisition bolsters KÖHL’s production footprint, allowing IDS to operate as an independent entity under its current leadership while enhancing existing collaborations between the two companies. IDS’s integration as an additional production site within KÖHL supports seamless service for customers and strengthens KÖHL’s position in the energy sector.

With IDS’s team and expertise, Adeleon continues to ensure sustainable growth and enhanced service capabilities, in line with its strategy to provide tailored, high-quality solutions across European markets.

In July 2024, Adeleon expanded its portfolio by acquiring DrDeppe GmbH, a leading German company specializing in professional disinfection products. Founded in 1980, DrDeppe is known for its high-quality disinfectants and hygiene solutions widely used in healthcare settings. This acquisition aligns with Adeleon's strategy to enhance its presence in the healthcare sector and support DrDeppe’s continued growth and innovation under its current management team.

In March 2024, Adeleon further strengthened its position in the Belgian market by acquiring DE HONDT NV, a family-owned business specializing in custom aluminum and PVC solutions. Based in Grimbergen, DE HONDT has a rich history dating back to 1965 and is highly regarded for its craftsmanship in windows, doors, and other related products. This acquisition complements Adeleon's existing assets in the region and integrates DE HONDT into the Group Vrebos, expanding its reach in the Brussels area while retaining the DE HONDT brand and its leadership team.

In January 2024, Adeleon expanded its footprint in Belgium with the acquisition of Elektriciteitswerken Gielen NV, a well-established electrical works company based in Lommel. Founded in 1985, Gielen is known for its high-quality electrical installations and services, catering to both public and private sectors. This acquisition enhances Adeleon's capabilities in the electrical services market and supports Gielen's continued growth under its existing brand and management team within the Belcotec Group.

In January 2023, Adeleon successfully acquired Group Vrebos, a leading Belgian manufacturer and vendor of custom-made aluminum and PVC windows and doors. Group Vrebos employs 75 professionals and operates a 7,000 sqm production facility, Real Win, which supplies products for their own sales subsidiaries and third-party clients. Together with the management team, Adeleon is excited to unlock the company's full potential and shape its future.

In January 2023, Adeleon successfully acquired Luxelec Building Technology SA, a leading electrical and HVAC services provider in Luxembourg's commercial and industrial construction sectors. As a part of Adeleon's ongoing diversification strategy, this acquisition enables Luxelec to maintain its independence, while enhancing collaborations with KÖHL s.à r.l, another Adeleon-acquired company. With a shared business model to Belgium's Belcotec Group, also acquired by Adeleon, Luxelec's addition further expands Adeleon's reach and sustainable growth across the European market.

In November 2022, Adeleon successfully acquired the Belgian firm Belcotec, consisting of Belcotec NV and Belcotec Technics BV. Based in Geel and employing around 100 specialists, Belcotec is a leading provider of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) and electrical installations in large commercial buildings. The company primarily utilizes heat pumps and has also specialized in building automation. Founded in 2012 by Jan Vangeel, who continues to serve as its managing director, Belcotec's dynamic growth and significant advancements in digitalization made it an attractive and strategic addition to Adeleon.

In March 2022, Adeleon expanded its business portfolio with the acquisition of KÖHL s.à r.l, a Luxembourg-based electrical company founded in 1971. KÖHL specializes in energy distribution solutions in switchgears, primarily serving data centers, large chemical plants, the energy industry, and renewable energy sectors. KÖHL's decades of experience, adaptable customer-centric approach, and continuous innovation have established them in a strong market position. The company maintains long-term, successful relationships with customers, partner companies such as Bayer, Bosch and Shell, and suppliers worldwide, collectively pursuing the megatrends of automation and Industry 4.0.

Pro-Gas Nederland B.V. was initially a part of Vos Groep B.V. and supplied propane gas to private customers. The company was later acquired by OK Gas prior to the transfer of its customer base to the Adeleon in 2020.

Adeleon expands its presence in the Dutch and Belgian liquefied gas markets by acquiring the Nefco Group in Waardenburg. The Nefco Group owns the OK Gas brand, which serves both household and industrial customers in the heating gas sector. Additionally, Adeleon becomes a major player in the LPG sector in both markets by acquiring BK Gas, the leading brand. With the inclusion of its own tank terminal in Tiel, Adeleon also ventures into the wholesale business.

In order to expand its strong market position, Adeleon takes over BK-Gas GmbH and integrates it into the existing LPG organization. Until then, BK-Gas had belonged to the Nefco Group, which is also taken over by Adeleon a short time later.

Gaz Liberté S.à.r.l. was founded in Strasbourg in 2009 and became a distributor in tank gas in the Alsace region and Greater Paris. In 2019, the company was acquired by Sungas, a subsidiary of Adeleon based in Luxembourg. The company's headquarters were relocated to Saint-Marcel near Paris after the acquisition. With this acquisition, Adeleon enters the French market.

WPG Westfälische Propan GmbH was founded in 1951 by municipalities to supply liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to households in rural and suburban areas. In 2018, Adeleon acquired the company, which had expanded its LPG tank storage facility in Detmold over the years and built a network of autogas filling stations. In 2020, WPG was assigned the customers of Stadtwerke Lemgo as this business section was also aquired by Adeleon in 2020.

WECO Gas GmbH was founded in 1991 as a storage facility for large bulks of liquid gas. In 2014, Adeleon acquired the company from its founder, Arthur Weinelt, who had continued to expand the company's operations in the Sinsheim region with only one truck. The company was merged with the Stuttgart-based Thermogas Gas and Equipment Sales GmbH, which was acquired by Adeleon in 2016, to form WECO Thermogas GmbH with headquarters in Sinsheim.

Deininger Flüssiggas GmbH was founded in Mannheim in 1903 as a welding technology company. In 2016, Adeleon acquired Deininger's liquefied gas business, with Julian Fink assuming the role of managing director. In 2020, Deininger merged with WECO Thermogas at the nearby WESTFA regional office in Sinsheim, and the WESTFA/Deininger site in Mannheim was closed.

Thermogas Gas- und Gerätevertriebs-GmbH was founded in Stuttgart in 1920 as "Teer-Destillation Stuttgart" and started selling liquefied gas in 1934. In 2016, Adeleon acquired the now-deficit subsidiary from EnBW, which had acquired Thermogas in 1996. The company was merged with WECO Gas GmbH to form WECO Thermogas with the headquarter in Sinsheim.

BeBra Flüssiggas GmbH was founded in 1999 by two former colleagues at a regional liquefied gas supplier. In 2015, Adeleon acquired the company from the one remaining owner, who retired. BeBra seamlessly integrated into the sales structure of the WESTFA Group with its location and storage in Southern Germany.

Sungas S.à.r.l. was founded in 2008 by a former Shell employee in Luxembourg. The company became the market leader in Luxembourg's tank gas business and began distributing bottled gas. In 2015, Adeleon acquired the company from its founder, Pascal Bourkel, who remained the managing director of Sungas after the sale.

In 2013, Adeleon acquired Vitogaz Deutschland in Oldenburg, a propane gas supplier founded in 1959. Vitogaz had changed ownership several times before being sold to Adeleon, including being a part of Klöckner & Co GmbH, DEA Flüssiggas GmbH, and Shell Gas Deutschland GmbH. Adeleon acquired Vitogaz's bulk and auto gas business, as well as a stake in the liquefied gas storage facilities in Wanzleben, Alt Zachun, and Baunach. Vitogaz was renamed WESTFA Flüssiggas GmbH after the acquisition.