# Epta completes acquisition of Hauser

Epta closed the acquisition of display cabinet and refrigeration systems company Hauser, with an effective date of March 1, 2026. The combined group exceeds €2 billion in pro-forma annual revenues and has around 10,000 employees.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-02-17
- Where: Linz, Austria
- Status: completed
- Products: display cabinets, refrigeration systems
- Sectors: [HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration](https://endata.com/sectors/hvac-refrigeration.md)

## Companies

- [Epta](https://endata.com/companies/15237.md) (acquirer)
- [Hauser GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/86109.md) (target)

## Sources

- [ccme.news](https://ccme.news/epta-acquires-hauser/), 2026-02-17: "This operation marks a key milestone in Epta's long-term strategy."
- [eptarefrigeration.com](https://www.eptarefrigeration.com/en/newsroom/news/epta-completes-acquisition-hauser-creating-group-over-eu2-billion-revenues), 2026-02-17: "This operation marks a key milestone in Epta's long-term strategy."
- [racplus.com](https://www.racplus.com/news/epta-completes-acquisition-of-hauser-13-03-2026/), 2026-03-13: "Surpassing the €2 billion revenue threshold reflects the strength of our industrial model and reinforces our leadership in Europe."

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