Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH is a German family-equity company that has been headquartered in Duisburg-Ruhrort since it was founded in 1756. The 100 per cent family-owned Holding Company manages its diversified portfolio from there and pursues a long-term investment strategy as a value developer. Haniel’s portfolio currently consists of seven divisions that have independent responsibility for operational business and occupy market-leading positions in their sectors: BekaertDeslee, CWS, ELG, Emma – The Sleep Company, Optimar, ROVEMA and TAKKT. In addition, there is a financial investment in CECONOMY.