# Alfa Laval acquires Desmet

Alfa Laval announced the acquisition of Desmet, part of the Desmet Ballestra Group, which includes the Rosedowns and Stolz brands. Desmet had a turnover of €300 million in 2021 and will operate as a stand-alone entity within Alfa Laval's food and water division.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2022-08-04
- Status: announced
- Products: plants and equipment for oilseeds, grains, oils and derivatives
- 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

- [biofuels-news.com](https://biofuels-news.com/news/alfa-laval-acquires-desmet-strengthening-its-hold-on-biofuels-sector/), 2022-08-04: "The acquisition of the company, part of the Desmet Ballestra Group, will strengthen Alfa Laval's position in the renewable energy arena and complement its offering within edible oils."

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