Alfa Laval to acquire Desmet

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Swedish Group Alfa Laval is to acquire Belgium-headquartered Desmet, a supplier of processing plants and technologies for edible oils and biofuel sectors.

Alfa Laval says the acquisition will strengthen its position in the renewable energy arena and complement its offering within edible oils. Closing is expected during Q2 2022. The operational units and brands of Rosedowns and Stolz are included in the transaction.

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Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, Desmet employs around 1,000 people in Europe, India, Southeast Asia, North America and Latin America. The business to be acquired, currently a part of the Desmet Ballestra Group, will operate as a stand-alone entity within the Food & Water Division of Alfa Laval. 

“The acquisition will be an excellent fit for our offering of specialised processing equipment designed to increase both yield and quality of customers’ end products,” says Tom Erixon, President and CEO of Alfa Laval.

“It will add know-how and expertise to accelerate future innovations within food, feed and biofuels – and strengthen our ability to support the transformation towards renewable fuels.”

Philippe Bayet, President of the Desmet Ballestra Group, adds: “I am proud to have contributed to the successful development of sustainable innovations and now I am delighted for Desmet, Rosedowns and Stolz to join forces with Alfa Laval to continue to be a worldwide leader in the oils and fats industry, and continue to serve customers globally.”

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Alfa Laval’s innovative technologies are dedicated to purifying, refining, and reusing materials, promoting more responsible use of natural resources. They contribute to improved energy efficiency and heat recovery, better water treatment, and reduced emissions.

The company is committed to optimising processes, creating responsible growth, and driving progress to support customers in achieving their business goals and sustainability targets.

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