Current portfolio Sunweb Novem Delft Instruments Taminco Raet Remark Carcoustics Zarges Tubesca Itho Essmann Vetus Realized investments	Essmann Essmann is a leading system supplier for day lighting, ventilation and smoke extraction products as well as water drainage products in particular for flat roofed industrial buildings. Essmann is clear market leader in Germany and holds a strong position in France. The firm is headquartered in Bad Salzuflen, Germany.  Sales 2002 EUR 107 million # employees 700 # production locations 3 Type of transaction MBO out of Skanska Closing Date March 2000 Company website: www.essmann.de