Paris, France, 12 December 2025 – CCE Group, a Hivest Capital Partners portfolio company, and a leading aerospace platform specializing in cabin and cargo equipment solutions, proudly announces the acquisition of Icebridge, an innovator in cooling technologies for airline catering. This strategic acquisition further strengthens CCE Group’s position in the aerospace industry by expanding its capabilities in the cabin and cargo equipment ecosystem.
Headquartered in Tuusula, Finland, Icebridge is recognized as a pioneer in onboard cooling solutions. The company develops products such as wet ice boxes, cooling cassettes, trolley coolers, and cooling chests. Designed to keep food chilled for extended periods, Icebridge’s solutions are already trusted by more than 70 airlines worldwide.
Klaus Hofmann, Group CEO of CCE Group, expressed his enthusiasm about the acquisition:
“Welcoming Icebridge into CCE Group marks a powerful step in our ambition to lead the cabin and cargo equipment ecosystem. Icebridge’s innovation perfectly complements our strengths in catering equipment and sustainable solutions. Together with Driessen, we can now offer airlines fully integrated, sustainable galley catering equipment solutions that raise the standard of the sector.”
Following a successful build-up phase across its core catering and cargo equipment businesses, CCE Group is now entering its next stage of growth. Over the coming years, the Group will place a stronger focus on diversification into equipment, technologies, and solutions that enhance its integrated offering for customers.
Jarmo Aurekoski, CEO of Icebridge, added:
“Joining CCE Group marks an exciting new chapter for Icebridge. Our mission has always been to design equipments that makes catering operations more efficient and more sustainable. Partnering with CCE Group will allow us to accelerate innovation, expand globally, and deepen our collaboration with Driessen. Together, we will set new standards for cooling performance, sustainability, and passenger experience in the skies.”
With the acquisition of Icebridge, CCE Group will complement the offerings of Driessen Catering Equipment. This move reinforces CCE Group’s commitment to providing comprehensive, innovative solutions across the aerospace cabin equipment ecosystem.
About CCE Group
CCE Group is an aerospace equipment platform focused on the development of companies with leadership positions in niche markets of the cabin and cargo ecosystem. Headquartered in Paris, France, CCE Group generates over $150 million in revenue and employs more than 1,300 people worldwide. The group includes AviusULD, a leader in unit load devices, Driessen Catering Equipment, the market leader in galley equipment solutions, and Trip & Co, designer and manufacturer of advanced air cargo protection systems.
About Icebridge
Icebridge is a Finnish developer of cooling solutions for the aviation industry. Its product range includes cooling cassettes, trolley coolers, cooling chests, and oven insert cases, designed to maintain chilled temperatures for extended periods. Trusted by more than 70 airlines, Icebridge’s award-winning innovations support catering operations worldwide. The company is headquartered in Tuusula, Finland.
About Hivest Capital
With c. €900m under management, Hivest Capital is an independent French private equity firm approved by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers. Hivest Capital invests in SMEs or mid-cap companies in Europe and in the US with a turnover between €50m and €500m, in the context of buyout or capital expansion projects. Hivest Capital’s objective is to help companies reach their full potential by implementing ambitious growth strategies and improving operational performance.
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