Z dnem 13. februarja 2026 je podjetje Trimad postalo del KLINGER Holding, ki je s tem postala 100-odstotni lastnik podjetja Trimad.

Ta pomemben korak predstavlja novo razvojno fazo za podjetje in utrjuje njegovo dolgoročno prisotnost v Sloveniji ter odpira dodatne priložnosti za rast na Hrvaškem, v Bosni in Hercegovini in Srbiji – trgih z velikim potencialom na področju industrijskih aplikacij in energetskih projektih.

Podjetje Trimad je leta 1989 ustanovil Drago Iljaš. V več kot treh desetletjih delovanja si je podjetje ustvarilo močan ugled na področju industrijskih rešitev. Kot zastopnik vodilnih mednarodnih proizvajalcev na področju zapornih elementov, tesnilne tehnike in industrijskih komponent je Trimad prepoznan kot zanesljiv partner v panogah, kot so farmacija, kemijska industrija, energija in splošna industrijska proizvodnja. Slovenija ostaja osrednji trg podjetja, ob tem pa Trimad že vrsto let uspešno širi svoje dejavnosti tudi v regiji.

Regionalni vodilni ponudnik industrijskih rešitev

S tem prevzemom KLINGER preoblikuje preverjeno partnerstvo v popolnoma integrirano organizacijo. Obstoječa ekipa ostaja v podjetju, s čimer se zagotavlja kontinuiteta za stranke, dobavitelje in partnerje. Poslovanje se bo nemoteno nadaljevalo, hkrati pa ga bodo podpirali globalna mreža KLINGER, tehnično znanje in proizvodne zmogljivosti.

»Trimad je že vrsto let zanesljiv in izjemno profesionalen partner,« pravi Daniel Schibli, izvršni direktor skupine KLINGER. »Z vključitvijo podjetja v skupino krepimo svojo lokalno prisotnost ter vzpostavljamo temelje za dolgoročno in trajnostno rast v jadranski regiji.«

Krepitev strokovnosti in partnerstev

Vključitev v KLINGER Holding pomeni za Trimad dostop do globalne mreže, dodatnega tehničnega znanja in naprednih proizvodnih zmogljivosti. Obstoječa ekipa ostaja nespremenjena, kar zagotavlja kontinuiteto sodelovanja s kupci, dobavitelji in poslovnimi partnerji. Poslovanje podjetja se nadaljuje nemoteno, z okrepljeno podporo mednarodne skupine.

»Vstop v KLINGER Holding je za Trimad pomemben strateški korak,« poudarja Jure Žnidaršič, direktor podjetja. »Našim strankam želimo še naprej zagotavljati vrhunsko tehnično podporo, zanesljivost in hiter odziv. S podporo podjetja KLINGER  bomo lahko dodatno razširili naš portfelj rešitev in poglobili tehnično strokovnost, ob tem pa ohranili bližino strankam, ki je temelj našega delovanja.«

Drago Iljaš, ustanovitelj in nekdanji večinski lastnik podjetja, dodaja: »Trimad je zrasel na dolgoročnih partnerstvih in tehnični verodostojnosti. Pridružitev podjetju KLINGER zagotavlja stabilen okvir za nadaljnji razvoj podjetja in ohranja vrednote, na katerih smo podjetje gradili od samega začetka.«

Nove priložnosti za rast

Trgi, na katerih deluje Trimad, ponujajo pomembne razvojne priložnosti, zlasti na področju energetike, daljinskega ogrevanja in industrijskih aplikacij. Povečane naložbe v energetsko učinkovitost, modernizacijo industrijskih obratov ter širitev farmacevtske proizvodnje povečujejo potrebo po zanesljivih ventilih, tesnilnih rešitvah in inženirskih komponentah. V sodelovanju s podjetjem KLINGER bo Trimad še učinkoviteje odgovarjal na te potrebe in krepil svojo vlogo zanesljivega regionalnega partnerja.

Usmerjenost v prihodnost

Kot del podjetja KLINGER Holding Trimad nadaljuje svojo strategijo razvoja na temelju tesnega sodelovanja s strankami in partnerji, tehnične odličnosti ter dolgoročne usmerjenosti v perspektivne industrijske trge. Pridružitev mednarodni skupini predstavlja pomemben mejnik v razvoju podjetja in odpira novo poglavje njegove rasti v jadranski regiji.


Z leve proti desni: Jure Žnidaršič (nekdanji solastnik in zdaj generalni direktor podjetja Trimad), Daniel Schibli (generalni direktor KLINGER Holding), Drago Iljaš (nekdanji večinski lastnik podjetja Trimad) in Tjaša Iljaš (nekdanja solastnica podjetja Trimad).

Caption: From left to right: Jure Žnidaršič (former shareholder and CEO, and now Managing Director of Trimad), Daniel Schibli (CEO of KLINGER Group), Drago Iljaš (former majority shareholder of Trimad), Tjaša Iljaš (former shareholder of Trimad).

 

KLINGER Holding acquires Trimad

As of February 13, 2026, the KLINGER Holding has acquired Trimad, a long-standing sales partner in Slovenia. With this step, the Group further strengthens its presence in Slovenia and creates a solid foundation for continued growth in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Serbia – markets with significant potential for industrial applications and energy projects.

Founded in 1989 by Drago Iljaš, Trimad has built a strong reputation in the industrial solutions sector over the past three decades. Representing leading international manufacturers in fluid control, sealing technology, and industrial components, Trimad is recognized as a trusted partner in industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, construction, and general industrial manufacturing. Slovenia has remained Trimad’s core market, while regional activities – particularly in Croatia – have steadily expanded over the years.

Regional Industrial Solutions Leader

Through this acquisition, KLINGER is transforming a proven partnership into a fully integrated organization. The existing team will remain with the company to ensure continuity for customers, suppliers, and partners. Operations will continue seamlessly and are now supported by KLINGER’s global network, technical expertise, and manufacturing capabilities.

“Trimad has been a reliable and highly professional partner for many years,” says Daniel Schibli, CEO of the KLINGER Group. “By bringing the company into the Group, we are strengthening our local presence and establishing the foundation for long-term, sustainable growth in the Adriatic region.”

Technical Excellence – backed by KLINGER

Under the leadership of Jure Žnidaršič, who is taking over as Managing Director, the company will continue to focus on providing high-quality technical solutions and close customer relationships. Having previously served as CEO of Trimad, Jure brings deep market knowledge and long-standing industry experience to his new role. “Our customers value technical competence, reliability, and fast response times,” he states. “Becoming part of KLINGER enables us to expand our portfolio and technical expertise while retaining the flexibility and customer proximity that have always characterized Trimad.”

Unlocking Growth

The regional markets served by Trimad present significant opportunities, particularly in energy infrastructureand industrial applications. The increasing investment in energy efficiency, the modernization of industrial plants, and the expansion of pharmaceutical production capacity are driving demand for reliable valves, sealing solutions, and engineered components – areas in which KLINGER has considerable expertise and a differentiated product portfolio.

Drago Iljaš, the former majority owner of Trimad, views the acquisition as the next logical step in the company’s development. “Trimad was built on long-term partnerships and technical credibility,” he says. “Integrating into the KLINGER Group secures this legacy and provides the framework for continued growth in a highly competitive environment.”

Expansion in the Adriatic region

Through Trimad, the Group is reinforcing its strategy of strengthening its local market presence by establishing integrated subsidiaries, all the while maintaining close relationships with customers and partners. This acquisition is an important milestone in KLINGER’s ongoing expansion in the Adriatic region, based on established partnerships, technical expertise, and a clear focus on forward-looking industrial markets.