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Bettcher Industries to acquire Frontmatec from Axcel · Endata

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May 24, 2022ACQUISITIONKolding, Denmark, Denmark

Bettcher Industries to acquire Frontmatec from Axcel

Bettcher Industries announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Frontmatec, a global manufacturer of automated solutions for pork and beef processing, from Axcel. KKR will invest additional capital to support the transaction.

Status

Announced

Productsend-to-end automated solutions for pork and beef processing, robotics, vision systems

CompaniesKKR investor Frontmatec target Bettcher Industries acquirer Axcel partner

Sectors#Automation and Robotics #Food Processing Equipment

“Frontmatec has built a leading brand and position by enabling customers to continuously improve the productivity and safety of their workforce.”bettcher.com

2 sources
bettcher.comBettcher Industries to Acquire Automated Protein Processing Equipment Manufacturer FRONTMATEC from AXCEL - Bettcher IndustriesMay 24, 2022
businesswire.comBettcher Industries to Acquire Automated Protein Processing Equipment Manufacturer Frontmatec from AxcelFor FrontmatecMay 24, 2022

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