# VTC acquires MANN+HUMMEL's membrane bioreactor business

Germany-based investor VTC is set to acquire the membrane bioreactor business of MANN+HUMMEL’s Water & Fluid Solutions, including the BIO-CEL technology platform.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-03
- Where: Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: membrane bioreactor systems, wastewater treatment solutions
- Sectors: [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Mann+Hummel](https://endata.com/companies/2698.md) (partner)
- [Mann+Hummel](https://endata.com/companies/2698.md) (target)
- [VTC](https://endata.com/companies/93300.md) (acquirer)
- [MANN+HUMMEL Water & Fluid Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/93314.md) (target)

## Sources

- [mainsights.io](https://www.mainsights.io/ma-news/germany-based-investor-vtc-acquires-mannhummel039s-water-amp-fluid-solutions-membrane-bioreactor-business), 2026-08-03: "Following the acquisition, the business will function as an independent company, focusing on sustainable wastewater treatment and water reuse."
- [majunke.com](https://majunke.com/vtc-uebernimmt-mannhummel-water-fluid-solutions-und-formt-eigenstaendigen-technologiechampion-fuer-membranbasierte-wasseraufbereitung), 2026-08-03: "VTC hat eine Vereinbarung zur Übernahme des Geschäftsbereichs Membranbioreaktortechnologie der MANN+HUMMEL Water & Fluid Solutions GmbH von der MANN+HUMMEL Gruppe unterzeichnet; der Vollzug wird bis Ende des Jahres erwartet."

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