# Alfa Laval to fully integrate Desmet by July 2027

Alfa Laval is initiating the full integration of Desmet, acquired in 2022, combining capabilities in process engineering for oils, fats and biofuel industries. The integration is expected to be completed by July 2027.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-05
- Status: announced
- Products: process engineering solutions for oils, fats and biofuels
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md), [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Alfa Laval](https://endata.com/companies/306.md) (acquirer)
- [Desmet](https://endata.com/companies/9094.md) (target)

## Sources

- [alfalaval.com](https://www.alfalaval.com/media/news/2026/trade-release-desmet-and-alfa-laval-join-forces/), 2026-10-05: "Alfa Laval is initiating the process of fully integrating Desmet, bringing the two organizations and capabilities closer together as one strong global partner in process engineering solutions for the oils, fats and biofuel industries."

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