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Bucher Unipektin acquired 100% of the German vacuum drying system supplier Merk Process GmbH early this year. With the acquisition, Bucher Uni- pektin further strengthens its vacuum and freeze drying capabilities.
Founded in 1994 by Dieter Merk, Merk Process is located in Laufen- burg (Germany). The company sup- plies vacuum drying systems for the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries and generated net sales of EUR 4 million in 2020. Its ex- pertise is based on many years of practical experience in plant con- struction combined with efficient, innovative engineering skills. With the transaction the founder ex- plored an attractive and sustain- able succession solution not only for his customers but also for the employees of Merk Process.
Together with Merk Process, Bucher Unipektin is in the position to supply a broader range of innovative and sound
Together with Merk Process, Bucher Unipektin is in the position to supply a broader range of innovative and sound drying technologies and to provide an enhanced customer service offering to the vacuum and freeze drying customers of the two companies on a global base.
drying technologies and to provide an enhanced customer service offering to the vacuum and freeze drying custom- ers of the two companies on a global base. Following the transaction, the drying activities of both companies will be concentrated at Merk Process’ site in Laufenburg (Germany). Dieter Merk will actively contribute and assist the combining of the two companies’ technologies and know-how as a con- sultant in the next years.
Bucher Unipektin, a Swiss based business unit of Bucher Industries AG, is a globally leading manufacturer of plants and components for juice and beer production, as well as vacuum and freeze drying for the food industry.
The business unit is operating glob- ally with production sites in Switzer- land, Spain and China supported by a global distribution network and own sales and service organisations in Po- land, Ukraine, Russia, New Zealand and Mexico.
(Source: Bucher Unipektin)
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