# VDL Groep acquires robot packaging developer Crux Agribotics

VDL Groep has acquired Crux Agribotics, a family-owned industrial company based in Eindhoven that develops automated sorting and packaging lines for fruit and vegetables. The acquisition will help Crux scale up internationally.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-07-03
- Where: Eindhoven, Netherlands, Netherlands
- Status: completed
- Products: automated sorting and packaging lines, robot packaging systems
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [VDL Groep](https://endata.com/companies/64131.md) (acquirer)
- [Crux Agribotics](https://endata.com/companies/85756.md) (target)

## Sources

- [hortidaily.com](https://www.hortidaily.com/article/9747214/crux-agribotics-acquired-by-vdl-groep/), 2025-07-03: "VDL Groep has announced the acquisition of Crux Agribotics, a family-owned industrial company based in Eindhoven."
- [mmjdaily.com](https://www.mmjdaily.com/article/9747928/crux-agribotics-acquired-by-vdl-groep/), 2025-07-04: "We are proud that Crux Agribotics is joining the VDL family."
- [meafoodnews.com](https://meafoodnews.com/vdl-group-acquires-robot-firm-crux-agribotics/), 2025-07-16: "VDL Groep has announced the acquisition of Crux Agribotics, a family-owned industrial company based in Eindhoven."

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