Munters AB (SE) and its enterprise space FoodTech has acquired Hotraco with headquarters in Hegelsom (NL) from Amsterdam based mostly household workplace Nedvest (NL).
Hotraco is a number one supplier of premium controllers and techniques for automation, focusing on the worldwide agricultural expertise trade primarily inside poultry, layer and greenhouses. As well as, Hotraco gives options for crops storage, increasing Munters enterprise space FoodTech’s providing throughout the meals provide worth chain to a brand new section.
Munters acquisition of Hotraco marks one other step in its technique to create a digital ecosystem constructed round information seize platforms and software program that helps a extra environment friendly and sustainable meals manufacturing.
”The acquisition is totally in keeping with our digital technique and helps our imaginative and prescient to supply insights driving optimization throughout your entire worth chain to enhance yield, sustainability, transparency and animal welfare”, says Pia Brantgärde Linder, President of enterprise space FoodTech.
Munters is constructing a complete ecosystem centered on information seize platforms comparable to controllers, sensors and IoT mixed with superior provide chain optimization software program for AI-driven analytics.
“With an put in base of 45,000 controllers throughout 50 nations, predominantly in Europe, Hotraco strengthens our European presence. The acquisition expands the quantity of knowledge built-in into our information ecosystem across the international meals provide chain”, feedback Pia Brantgärde Linder.
Hotraco’s potential to spice up its enterprise efficiency considerably depends on securing livestock, crop storage, and horticulture initiatives worldwide. Moreover, the corporate’s present dimension affords distinctive progress alternatives via the event of each present and new gross sales channels, whereas additionally consolidating a dynamic presence in aggressive goal markets and areas.
“We’re very happy to have discovered a brand new proprietor for Hotraco and strongly imagine that Munters is the proper match. The acquisition will present thrilling alternatives for administration and the workers of Hotraco, with whom we’ve had the pleasure to work with over the previous years”, says Jurriën Duijker, Funding Director of Nedvest.
The CEO of Hotraco, Berta Danielsdottir will stay as Managing Director and sit down within the Enterprise Line Controller Administration workforce.
“The choice to promote to Munters was pushed by the homeowners’ strategic intent to make sure the long-term success of Hotraco. Munters, as a well-respected and established participant in our key markets, with a strong community of shoppers and suppliers, was recognized as the best accomplice to help Hotraco’s continued progress and safe its future. I’m very a lot trying ahead to proceed our journey as a part of Munters”, says Berta Danielsdottir, Chief Government Officer of Hotraco.
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www.hotraco-group.com
www.munters.com
