Alfa Laval To Acquire Desmet, A World Leader In Edible Oil And Biofuel Processing

Mar 31, 2022•over 3 years ago

Acquiring Company

Alfa Laval

Acquired Company

Desmet

Description

Alfa Laval has signed an agreement to acquire Desmet, part of the Desmet Ballestra Group, a world leader in engineering and supplying processing plants and technologies for edible oils and biofuel sectors. The acquisition will strengthen Alfa Laval's position in the renewable energy arena and complement its offering within edible oils. Closing is expected during Q2 2022.

Company Information

Company

Alfa Laval

About

Enhancing customers’ competitiveness through world-leading sustainable solutions within the Energy, Food, Water and Marine industries.

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