AGP is a global leader in state-of-the-art specialty glass production
AGP, a global leader in state-of-the-art specialty glass production, has announced a minority investment led by Goldman Sachs Private Capital Investing. DBO Partners acted as financial advisor to AGP. The investment follows years of substantial growth in AGP’s core business units (AGP Defense, AGP Security and AGP eGlass), more than tripling the group’s global revenues over the last five years.
Leveraging over half a century of experience in automotive glazing and a dynamic manufacturing base in South America, AGP is pursuing an expansion plan that will take its industrial capabilities and high-tech R&D closer to its customer base in Europe, North America and Asia. With the support of Goldman Sachs, AGP will materially expand its manufacturing capacity and continue to focus on strengthening its technological capabilities.
“Electric and autonomous mobility is a rapidly growing market and we all stand to benefit from cleaner and safer transportation solutions,” said Arturo Mannheim, CEO of AGP. “We are prepared to contribute our specialty glazing experience to accelerate these developments and are proud to be a part of this revolution. We are excited to partner with Goldman Sachs and contribute to the future of mobility, working closely with Automotive OEMs around the world.”
AGP’s Security and Defense businesses will also benefit from the partnership with Goldman Sachs, strengthening AGP’s bullet-resistant glass and transparent armour leadership worldwide. An expande...