CINCINNATI: ProMach, a global leader in packaging and processing solutions, announced on [Date] the acquisition of DFT Technology GmbH, a German specialist in thermal treatment and sterilization systems for the food industry. The move significantly strengthens ProMach’s position in the retort and sterilization equipment market.
DFT, founded in 2000 and based in Neumünster, Germany, is a respected automation partner for major global food producers. It is a leading supplier of water immersion retort technology and offers a broad portfolio of sterilization solutions for sectors including seafood, ready-to-eat meals, infant food, meats, and pet food. The company also owns the historic STOCK brand, acquired in 2008, which has 75 years of industry heritage.
“The addition of DFT to our business continues the expansion of our food-related portfolio, and it significantly expands our reach in the retort and sterilization market,” said Mark Anderson, ProMach President and CEO. He highlighted DFT’s “quality design and manufacture” and the synergies with existing ProMach sterilization brands like Ferlo in Spain and Allpax and Stock America in the United States.
DFT will join ProMach’s Systems and Process business unit, led by Group President Ryan McCart. “DFT’s product line, its strategic location and extensive experience allows us to offer an even broader portfolio of solutions across Europe,” McCart stated.
The founders of DFT, Tim-Christian Schnack and Michael Timm, will remain with the company. Schnack will assume the role of General Manager, reporting to ProMach’s SVP of Sterilization, Greg Jacob, who will lead the integration. The company will continue to operate from its Neumünster facility.
“Joining ProMach is an exciting opportunity that will allow us to continue and expand our original vision,” said Tim-Christian Schnack. “We have enjoyed a strong and successful distribution relationship with ProMach for many years, and so this joining of the businesses is very natural for us.”
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.