# Krones acquires 60% stake in GHS Separationstechnik and 100% of CSW

Krones has acquired 60% of GHS Separationstechnik GmbH in Landshut, Germany, gaining access to decanter centrifuge technology, and fully acquired Can Systems Worldwide (CSW) in Deventer, Netherlands, a specialist in can lid handling machinery. The deals expand Krones' process technology and packaging portfolio.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-09-17
- Where: Landshut, Germany, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: decanter centrifuges, can lid handling machinery
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Krones](https://endata.com/companies/1481.md) (acquirer)
- [GHS Separationstechnik](https://endata.com/companies/13507.md) (target)
- [Can Systems Worldwide](https://endata.com/companies/13508.md) (target)
- [Can Systems Worldwide (CSW)](https://endata.com/companies/87669.md) (target)

## Sources

- [in.marketscreener.com](https://in.marketscreener.com/news/krones-strengthens-its-portfolio-through-acquisitions-in-process-technology-and-filling-and-packag-ce7d58d8da81f725), 2025-09-17: "With the acquisition of 60% of the shares in GHS Separationstechnik GmbH and the full takeover of the Dutch company Can Systems Worldwide (CSW), Krones is expanding its portfolio in both process technology and filling and packaging equipment."
- [edelstahlaktuell.de](https://edelstahlaktuell.de/krones-ubernimmt-ghs-und-csw/), 2025-10-06: "Mit der Übernahme von 60 Prozent der Anteile an der GHS Separationstechnik GmbH sowie der vollständigen Akquisition des niederländischen Unternehmens Can Systems Worldwide (CSW) erweitert Krones sein Portfolio."

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