PROBAT acquires Royal Duyvis Wiener and significantly strengthens its position in the cocoa and chocolate sector
Emmerich, Germany, March 5, 2024: Following the recent integration of AC Horn Manufacturing, PROBAT now announces the acquisition of Royal Duyvis Wiener, one of the world's leading manufacturers within the global cocoa, chocolate, and nuts & seeds processing industry. This step underlines once more the expansion strategy of the world market leader for roasting plant and machinery and is an impressive demonstration of the growth potential of the group.
With the integration of Royal Duyvis Wiener, PROBAT strengthens its position in product and process innovation and expands its technological lead in the food processing sector. To exploit synergies and create integrated solutions for cross-segment projects, the technology transfer between the individual group members will now be significantly intensified. The aim is to further increase market share in the global cocoa and chocolate sector.
Founded in 1885 as a machine factory for cranes, lifts, and bridges, Royal Duyvis Wiener is now known worldwide as a solution provider, especially in the cocoa and chocolate industry. From laboratory to large-scale production, from individual machines to turnkey processing plants, the company from the Zaan region of the Netherlands offers a wide range of products and solutions for the entire cocoa and chocolate production process. Quality and longevity are the company's hallmarks. They are shared with PROBAT. In the recent past, however, the company had to face considerable structural challenges. With PROBAT's strong backbone, it will soon be back on the road to success.
"After the recent integration of AC Horn, the acquisition of Royal Duyvis Wiener with its unique product portfolio is another milestone on our way to becoming a dominant force in the coffee, cocoa, chocolate, and nut processing industries. PROBAT is the undisputed world market leader in plant and machinery for coffee refinement with more than two centuries of process engineering expertise. Together with Duyvis Wiener, we will create synergies that will shape the future of the cocoa and chocolate industry. The acquisition process has also been challenging in terms of time and content. We are grateful to have FAI as a partner who supported us with their expertise," says PROBAT CEO Wim Abbing.
With this acquisition, PROBAT will continue to meet the constantly evolving needs of customers in the international food sector with innovative solutions and unsurpassed quality.
About Royal Duyvis Wiener
Founded back in 1885 and headquartered in Koog aan de Zaan, the Netherlands, Royal Duyvis Wiener are one of the world’s leading manufacturers within the global cocoa, chocolate, and nuts & seeds processing industry. Providing industrial solutions to the biggest companies in the market, Royal Duyvis Wiener supplies state-of-the-art equipment and expertise to facilitate the complete production process from bean to bar, helping their customers reduce production costs, save energy, and minimize downtime for maximum efficiency.
About FAI
Futuro all'Impresa (FAI) was founded in 2008 in Brescia, the third largest industrial area in Italy, and it´s now operating out of its offices in Milano, Zurich, Frankfurt, and Vienna. FAI is led by a powerful team of entrepreneurs, managers, and consultants whose experience, skills and passion combine to help companies make their most important business decisions. Futuro all'Impresa's values are reflected in its logo, with the acronym FAI (meaning "to do" or "to act") representing its drive to act and build the future.
