STAUD

Martin Staud is the leading manufacturer of sliding door bedroom wardrobes in Germany. The company’s primary focus is the manufacture of sliding door wardrobes, which generate approximately three-quarters of the company’s turnover. Staud also makes and sells hinged door and folding wardrobes, beds, consoles and dressers. Staud has very successfully penetrated the furniture retail market in the German speaking countries and excelled in the creativity and speed to market of their product range, in particular with regard to the sliding door wardrobe where Staud continues to hold the clear leading position. During the last year significant sourcing synergies with other SSVP’s portfolio companies in the furniture manufacturing industry were tapped. Majority-owned by Special Situations Venture Partners II, L.P. since 2010.