Franz Haniel-backed CWS Cleanrooms, a provider of comprehensive solutions and services for cleanrooms, agreed to acquire a majority stake in STAXS, a value-added distributor of cleanroom consumables, from Silverfleet Capital, a private equity firm. Financial terms were not disclosed. “STAXS has a strong value proposition and an impressive growth track record. The business operates in a highly attractive niche market with structural underlying growth. I am looking forward to partnering with STAXS and management in continuing the journey together with CWS Cleanrooms,” Moritz Merkert, Haniel Senior Investment Manager.