TCR Acquisition & Valuation

TCR was acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners and BlackRock for $3.1B in March 2026.

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TCR acquisition price

$3.1B

Acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners, BlackRock · Mar 2026

TCR EBITDA multiple at acquisition

16.3x

EV/EBITDA · Mar 2026

Key investors in TCR

TCR Overview

About TCR

TCR is a provider of ground support equipment for airports worldwide, including passenger boarding stairs and cargo loaders. Headquartered in Italy with facilities in the US and Asia, the company supplies over 5,000 units to airlines like Delta and Lufthansa. TCR's electric tugs and de-icers support operations at hubs like Heathrow and JFK.


Founded

1999

HQ

BelgiumSteenokkerzeel

Status

Acquired

Customer focus

B2B

Revenue model

Product sales

Valuation

$3.1B (acquired Mar 2026)

TCR Acquisition

TCR was acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners and BlackRock for $3.1B on 5 March 2026.

The acquisition price implies a 16.3x EBITDA multiple.

Global Infrastructure Partners completed the acquisition of 3i Infrastructure’s stake in TCR on 17 June 2026 following receipt of all regulatory approvals. 3i Infrastructure received proceeds of EUR 1.129 billion and used them to repay its revolving credit facility in full. The investor had first acquired an interest in TCR in 2016 and increased its ownership through a further secondary transaction in 2022. TCR owns, leases and maintains airport ground-support equipment used by airlines, handlers and airport operators. Its pooled-rental model improves equipment utilisation and reduces the need for customers to own separate fleets. During 3i Infrastructure’s ownership, TCR expanded across Europe and into North America, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East through contracts and acquisitions. The company also developed electric fleets and centralised equipment-pool solutions. The sale transferred the global airport-services platform to another large infrastructure manager and delivered approximately 3.5 times 3i Infrastructure’s invested capital.

TCR acquisition details
AcquirerDateTypePriceEV/EBITDA
5 Mar 2026PE buyout$3.1B16.3x

Sources: 3i-infrastructure.com, 3i-infrastructure.com, 3i-infrastructure.com, sharecast.com, globalbankingandfinance.com, finance.yahoo.com, businesswire.com, ionanalytics.com

TCR Funding History

TCR has 1 recorded secondary share sale and no primary funding rounds.

TCR funding rounds

TCR funding rounds
DateStageInvestorsRaisedDeal Summary
Apr 2016Secondary3i Infrastructure (lead)$229MTCR is Europe’s leading provider of ground support equipment (GSE) leasing services, offering rental, operating leasing, maintenance, ramp assistance, and fleet management to airport operators across approximately 100 airports in 12 countries, with headquarters in Brussels and expansion into Asia in 2015 and TCR Americas in 2016. On 29 April 2016, 3i Infrastructure announced an agreement to invest approximately €200 million in TCR alongside Deutsche Asset Management, with each acquiring up to 50% economic interest from previous owners Chequers Capital and Florac, while management retained the remaining equity. The transaction completed later in July 2016, with 3i Infrastructure investing €204 million (including transaction costs) for its 50% stake following EU regulatory clearance. TCR reported turnover over €130 million in 2015, reflecting growth from €10 million in 1999, and employed 750 staff at the time of the investment. The deal aligned with 3i Infrastructure’s strategy targeting asset-backed businesses with strong market positions and operational upside in critical infrastructure sectors like aviation GSE, essential for airport operations.

Who has invested in TCR?

1 investor has backed TCR across its funding rounds, including 3i Infrastructure.

Lead investors include 3i Infrastructure.


TCR Investors

Investors in TCR by funding rounds participated
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Acquisitions by TCR

TCR has acquired 5 companies to date.

Last acquisition by TCR was on February 1st 2024. TCR acquired KLM Equipment Services for undisclosed valuation.


Latest Acquisitions by TCR

KLM Equipment Services
Adaptalift GSE
DCL Aviation Group
Aerolima
Description
KLM Equipment Services is a ground-support equipment maintenance and fleet-management company based at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Formerly a wholly owned KLM subsidiary, it maintains, manages, refuels and recharges vehicles and machinery required for aircraft ground handling. The company also owns ground power units used to provide electricity to aircraft while parked. About 100 employees transferred with the business when it joined TCR, while a smaller refuelling activity returned to KLM Ground Services. KLM remained a major customer under agreements covering equipment maintenance and leasing. The operation gives TCR a flagship carrier relationship and a platform for investing in electrification of ground equipment at Schiphol. Revenue comes from contracted maintenance, fleet-management and leasing services.
Adaptalift GSE is the former airport ground-support equipment operation of Australia’s Adaptalift Group. Established in 2014, the business supplied and managed specialised vehicles and machinery used by airlines and ground handlers, including equipment deployed under major customer contracts. It operated in Australia and also had a Singapore subsidiary, giving it exposure to aviation customers across the Asia-Pacific region. The company combined equipment provision with rental, fleet support and maintenance capabilities. Adaptalift Group sold the GSE operation to TCR while retaining its broader forklifts, access equipment and materials-handling businesses. The acquisition added contracted earnings, customer relationships and regional fleet capacity to TCR’s existing Australian operations and created opportunities to combine workshops, procurement and technical expertise.
DCL Aviation Group is a Canadian provider and servicer of airport ground-support equipment. The company supported aviation customers through workshop, repair, maintenance and equipment-refurbishment capabilities in Calgary and Vancouver and served operations across North America. Its activities covered machinery used by airlines, ground handlers and airports during aircraft turnaround and cargo processes. DCL’s technical staff and facilities gave TCR additional capacity to support full-service leasing customers and refurbish equipment for redeployment. The business generated service revenue from repair and maintenance while also supporting equipment supply and fleet availability. TCR’s Canadian subsidiary took over DCL Aviation Canada in 2022, establishing a broader North American repair network alongside the group’s new Chicago O’Hare operation.
Aerolima is a French airport ground-support equipment leasing, maintenance and engineering group based near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Before joining TCR, it operated a substantial equipment portfolio and workshop network serving ground handlers, airlines and other aviation customers across France. The transaction added approximately 2,000 pieces of ground-support equipment, activity at about 20 airports and 12 workshops to TCR. Aerolima’s services included equipment rental, repair, maintenance, engineering and specialist battery support through operating subsidiaries. Its technicians and airport locations complemented TCR’s existing French platform and broadened local service coverage. The company’s revenue came from leasing and contracted technical services tied to machinery required for aircraft turnarounds and airside operations.
HQ CountryNetherlandsAustraliaCanadaFrance
HQ City
Schiphol
Melbourne
Calgary
Mitry-Mory
Deal Date1 Feb 20241 Nov 20224 Jul 202227 Feb 2019
Valuationundisclosedundisclosedundisclosedundisclosed
EV/Revenue
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TCR Competitors

TCR competitors include listed companies like Valeo, OFILM Group, Changzhou Xingyu and Craftsman Automation, and private ones like Machxin Technology and Mitsubishi Electric Mobility.

Public and private companies comparable to TCR
CompanyHQStatusRevenueEBITDAValuationRevenue Multiple
ValeoFranceFrancePublicly listed$23B$3.1B$3B0.4x
OFILM GroupChinaChinaPublicly listed$3.3B$216M$3B1.4x
Changzhou XingyuChinaChinaPublicly listed$2.3B$358M$2.9B1.0x
Craftsman AutomationIndiaIndiaPublicly listed$850M$134M$2.9B3.1x
Machxin TechnologyChinaShanghaiPrivate--$2.5B-
Mitsubishi Electric MobilityJapanTokyoPrivate$5.5B-$2B0.4x

TCR Public Comps

TCR is no longer listed, but its public comps include Valeo, OFILM Group, Changzhou Xingyu, Craftsman Automation, Sansera Engineering, NSK, Asahi India Glass, Gabriel India, CIE Automotive and Dhoot Transmission.

Last FYEV/RevenueEV/EBITDA
RevenueEBITDALast FYLTM2027ELast FYLTM2027E
Valeo$23B$3.1B0.3x0.4x2.7x2.4x
OFILM Group$3.3B$216M1.2x1.4x17.7x32.4x
Changzhou Xingyu$2.3B$358M1.0x1.0x6.7x8.1x
Craftsman Automation$850M$134M3.8x3.1x24.3x21.1x
Sansera Engineering$350M$69M8.3x6.9x42.0x36.8x
NSK$5.8B$245M0.7x0.6x15.7x5.6x
Asahi India Glass$519M$98M5.8x5.3x30.7x25.0x
Gabriel India$492M$47M5.9x4.9x62.4x51.9x

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Common questions about TCR

When was TCR founded?TCR was founded in 1999.
Where is TCR headquartered?TCR is headquartered in Steenokkerzeel, Belgium.
Is TCR publicly listed?No, TCR was acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners and BlackRock in March 2026.
Who acquired TCR?TCR was acquired by Global Infrastructure Partners and BlackRock in March 2026.
How much was TCR acquired for?TCR was acquired for $3.1B in March 2026.
Who are TCR's investors?TCR's investors include 3i Infrastructure.
Which companies are comparable to TCR?Companies comparable to TCR include Valeo, OFILM Group, Changzhou Xingyu, Craftsman Automation, Machxin Technology and Mitsubishi Electric Mobility.
How many companies has TCR acquired?TCR has acquired 5 companies, including KLM Equipment Services, Adaptalift GSE, DCL Aviation Group, Aerolima and Emerge Engineering & Maintenance.

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