Mid-market investor Bridgepoint has sold its stake in Flexitallic, a global provider of highly engineered sealing and joint integrity solutions, to Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin. Bridgepoint will fully exit its holding, having first partnered with Flexitallic in 2013.
The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals and is expected to close in H1 2026.
Flexitallic provides mission-critical products and services used in demanding, safety-critical environments. Bridgepoint said that over the course of its ownership, the business has been repositioned towards resilient, recurring aftermarket revenues, supported by a large installed base and a growing suite of joint integrity services.
During this period, Bridgepoint supported changes to the business which included strengthening the leadership team, expanding the company’s international footprint, and investing in differentiated products, services, and R&D. Today, Flexitallic employs approximately 1,200 people globally and generated revenues of around $220m in 2025.
