# GESCO acquires Sommer & Strassburger for process plant technology

GESCO AG has acquired 100% of Sommer & Strassburger GmbH & Co KG, a specialist supplier of process plants for pharmaceuticals, food, water technology and chemicals. The acquisition is subject to antitrust approval.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2018-09-01
- Where: Bretten, Germany
- Status: announced
- Products: process plants, stainless steel vessels, filter and membrane housings
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md), [Water Treatment Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/water-treatment-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [GESCO SE](https://endata.com/companies/13252.md) (acquirer)
- [Sommer & Strassburger GmbH & Co KG](https://endata.com/companies/34070.md) (target)

## Sources

- [fyb.de](https://www.fyb.de/en/gesco-acquires-specialist-supplier-for-pharmaceuticals-food-water-technology-and-chemicals/), 2018-09-01: "GESCO AG, listed in the Prime Standard, has taken over Sommer & Strassburger GmbH & Co KG, Bretten."

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