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Rieter completes acquisition of Barmag

Feb 02, 2026

Acquiring Company

Rieter

Acquired Company

Barmag

WinterthurRemscheidManufacturingFashionManufacturingFashionTextiles

Description

Rieter has completed the acquisition of Barmag as of February 2, 2026. This acquisition positions Rieter as the leading provider for natural and synthetic fibers globally. Barmag will be integrated into Rieter as the 'Man-Made Fiber' Division, preserving its management team. The deal enhances Rieter's market leadership, particularly in Asia.

Quick answer

Rieter is acquiring Barmag, announced February 2, 2026. Rieter is based in Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland.

How much did Rieter pay for Barmag?
The deal value was not disclosed.
What does Rieter do?
Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills.
Where are Rieter and Barmag based?
Rieter is based in Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland. Barmag is based in Remscheid, North Rhine Westphalia, Germany.
Who are the decision-makers at Rieter?
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Company Information

Company

Rieter

Location

Winterthur, Zurich, Switzerland

About

Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. Based in Winterthur (Switzerland), the company develops and manufactures machinery, systems and components used to convert natural and man-made fibers and their blends into yarns in the most cost-efficient manner. Cutting-edge spinning technology from Rieter contributes to sustainability in the textile value chain by minimizing the use of resources. Rieter has been in business for 230 years, has 18 production locations in ten countries and employs a global workforce of around 4 400, about 15% of whom are based in Switzerland. Rieter is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under ticker symbol RIEN.

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Frequently asked

Who acquired Barmag?

Barmag was acquired by Rieter, based in Winterthur. The deal was reported on February 2, 2026. Rieter is the world’s leading supplier of systems for manufacturing yarn from staple fibers in spinning mills. Rieter is privately held and operates in Manufacturing.

When did Rieter acquire Barmag?

Rieter's acquisition of Barmag was reported on February 2, 2026. Rieter has completed the acquisition of Barmag as of February 2, 2026. This acquisition positions Rieter as the leading provider for natural and synthetic fibers globally. Fundz records the date the transaction was first publicly reported, sourced from filings and company announcements.

What does Barmag do?

Barmag is a provider of filament spinning systems used for manufacturing manmade fibers. The company offers a range of textile machinery and engineering services along the textile value chain. It is privately held, operating in Manufacturing, and is based in Remscheid.

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