# Atkins & Pearce acquires Westdeutsche Dochtfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Atkins & Pearce, a US-based manufacturer of braided technical textiles, acquired Westdeutsche Dochtfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, a German world market leader for wicks. The acquisition was advised by RÖDL.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-11
- Where: Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: braided technical textiles, candle wicks, industrial ropes and cords, sleeves, laces, binding cords
- Sectors: [Industrial Textiles](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-textiles.md)

## Companies

- [Atkins & Pearce](https://endata.com/companies/93491.md) (acquirer)
- [Westdeutsche Dochtfabrik GmbH & Co. KG](https://endata.com/companies/93492.md) (target)

## Sources

- [roedl.com](https://www.roedl.com/insights/roedl-beraet-atkins-pearce-bei-uebernahme-der-westdeutsche-dochtfabrik-gmbh-co-kg/), 2026-08-11: "Die internationale Beratungs- und Prüfungsgesellschaft RÖDL hat Atkins & Pearce aus den USA bei der Übernahme der Westdeutsche Dochtfabrik GmbH & Co. KG umfassend rechtlich, steuerlich und finanziell beraten."

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