Sale: Vanderkamp

Workdry leads the UK market in water management and wastewater treatment. Through its subsidiaries Selwood and Siltbuster, the company provides pumping systems as well as on-site water treatment services and solutions to prevent water pollution.

The acquisition is backed by Arcus Infrastructure Partners, an independent fund manager and majority shareholder of Workdry. Acting on behalf of institutional investors, Arcus invests in European infrastructure and manages a portfolio worth a total of €21 billion.

With the acquisition of Vanderkamp, Workdry is poised to strengthen its European market position in line with its strategic growth ambitions. Vanderkamp’s outstanding service and technical excellence reflect Workdry’s values as a leader in technical pump solutions. Customers of both Vanderkamp and Selwood will benefit from access to a larger rental fleet, an extensive network, and a growing team of pump rental specialists.

Rick van der Kamp will continue to lead Vanderkamp and will also take on a senior advisory role within Workdry, focusing on technical quality, innovation, and international development.

The acquisition allows Vanderkamp to continue excelling in the development and delivery of advanced temporary pumping solutions, strengthening its leading position as part of Workdry, while preserving its down-to-earth Dutch approach and distinctive Vanderkamp DNA in solving complex water challenges.

Sale support

De Jong & Laan advised and supported Vanderkamp throughout the sale process, which included:

• Fulfilling the personal objectives of the family;
• Carrying out a valuation;
• Providing support during the negotiations;
• Guidance on the due diligence investigation;
• Outlining the finer details of the transaction;
• Assisting with the drafting of acquisition agreements and completion of the transaction.