# Festo acquires rubber parts maker R. Neddermann GmbH in Altbach, Germany

Festo has taken over Gummiwarenfabrik R. Neddermann GmbH, a specialist in sealing and rubber technology, effective 1 January 2026, to strengthen its valve seal production. The announcement was made on 13 January 2026.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-01-13
- Where: Altbach, Kreis Esslingen, Germany
- Status: completed
- Products: valve seals, sealing technology, rubber components
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Festo](https://endata.com/companies/1097.md) (acquirer)
- [Gummiwarenfabrik R. Neddermann GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/13891.md) (target)

## Sources

- [presseportal.de](https://www.presseportal.de/pm/83366/6195622), 2026-01-13: "Durch die Übernahme der Gummiwarenfabrik R. Neddermann GmbH in Altbach (Kreis Esslingen) zum 1. Januar 2026 festigt Festo seine Wettbewerbsposition in der Pneumatik."
- [borderless.net](https://www.borderless.net/news/advanced-industrial-solutions/festo-takes-over-gummiwarenfabrik-r-neddermann-gmbh/), 2026-02-07: "With this acquisition, we are further expanding our vertical integration and securing valuable expertise,"

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