# Rieter completes acquisition of Barmag, reports higher sales

Rieter, the Switzerland-based textile machinery supplier, has completed the initial integration of Barmag (including Oerlikon Nonwoven) and reported higher nine-month sales and orders, while lowering its profitability outlook for 2026.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-28
- Status: completed
- Products: textile machinery, nonwoven machinery
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Rieter](https://endata.com/companies/17345.md) (acquirer)
- [Oerlikon Nonwoven](https://endata.com/companies/38271.md) (target)
- [Barmag](https://endata.com/companies/84453.md) (target)

## Sources

- [nonwovensnews.com](https://www.nonwovensnews.com/2026/10/28/rieter-reports-acquisition-led-growth-amid-restructuring/), 2026-10-28: "Rieter has reported higher nine-month sales and orders following its acquisition of Barmag."

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