The Scottish group Victoria Carpets has bought the renowned Castellón tile group Keraben for 274 million euros. This sale fulfills the objective set by the North American investment fund. Tensile Capital Management after taking over the tile company a few years ago. Victoria Carpets is one of Britain's leading carpet companies carpets and other floor covering materials which made the best offer following its recent acquisition of the Italian brand Ceramiche Serra. The goal is to continue growing in the European market and acquire greater potential in the manufacture of ceramic flooring.

Keraben is a strong and well-positioned business group both in the Spanish and international markets, which last year reached revenues of €118 million. Until now, the Castellón-based group was 77,3% owned by Tensile and 22,7% by the Benavent family, founders of the company. The sale transaction was led by Baird Capital and Livingstone Partners. Victoria Carpets' objective is to retain the current management team for at least three years..