SOFIOUEST is investing alongside GENEO CAPITAL in LEADER GROUP, which is thereby accelerating its international expansion with the acquisition of the Canadian company MERCEDES TEXTILES
LEADER GROUP, a leading international player in the design and manufacture of technical equipment for firefighting and rescue operations, is continuing its expansion with the acquisition of the Canadian company MERCEDES TEXTILES.
This transaction enables the group to strengthen its foothold in North America and expand its product portfolio, particularly in the area of forest firefighting equipment. In four years, LEADER GROUP has more than doubled in size. This latest acquisition demonstrates the group’s ability to combine organic growth, technical innovation, and targeted acquisitions to consolidate its international presence.
SOFIOUEST is delighted to support this new phase alongside GENEO CAPITAL, the group’s long-standing partner since 2021, and the management team led by Miguel FERREIRA.
This initiative is fully in line with SOFIOUEST’s approach: to support ambitious French SMEs and mid-sized companies, working alongside their leaders, on transformative growth trajectories that create sustainable value and are based on a long-term partnership model.
