Munters acquires MTech Systems
Feb 14, 2017
Munters Group strengthens its position within climate
control solutions for the food production industry by acquiring
MTech Systems, combining data analytics expertise with
state-of-the-art technology.
Munters Group ("Munters"), a global leader in energy efficient
air treatment and climate solutions, today announced the
acquisition of Atlanta-based MTech Systems ("MTech"), a company
specialized in software systems for poultry and swine
production.
The acquisition of MTech will transform Munters offering through
the use of advanced data analytics. By combining the expertise and
solutions of the two companies, Munters will now be able to provide
full control of the supply chain for poultry and swine production.
Within the agricultural (AgHort) business area of Munters, the
focus is to efficiently control the indoor climate for animals and
plants to ensure optimum performance. For over 30 years, MTech has
been constantly improving data management and planning in the
production and processing industry through its innovative software.
Combining state-of-the-art environmental controls with superior
data-collection and analytics will provide new and improved
opportunities to maximize the value chain for integrators,
distributors and farmers around the world.
"Munters is heavily involved in ensuring that people get
food on the table, by controlling the climate in installations all
around the world. Combining Munters' climate control systems on
farms and in factories with MTech's planning and optimization
software will bring a new level of intelligence and increase the
ability to connect all parts of the supply-chain for poultry and
swine production", says Peter Gisel-Ekdahl, President Business Area
AgHort.
"As the traditional lines between hardware and software have
begun to disappear, we see Munters as the perfect partner with
which to continue to innovate and adapt on behalf of our clients.
Munters' global footprint will also allow us to better service both
our domestic and international client base", says Mike Walker,
President and CEO MTech.
For more information:
John Peter Leesi, CEO Munters Group
Phone: +46 8 626 63 60
About MTech Systems
MTech, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia US, is the world leader
in software systems providing insight and intelligence to every
aspect of poultry and swine production management. MTech's
applications can be found running swine and poultry businesses on
six continents in over twenty countries, equipping the customers
with the power to utilize comprehensive data in a proactive
approach. Through the software each segment of production is
analyzed to maximize profitability. MTech has set the industry
standard in enterprise data solutions for all aspects of the live
operations cycle. For more information, please visit
go.mtech-systems.com.
About Munters Group
Munters is a global leader in energy efficient air treatment and
climate solutions. Using innovative technologies, Munters creates
the perfect climate for customers in a wide range of industries,
the largest being the food, pharmaceutical and data center sectors.
Munters has been defining the future of air treatment since 1955.
Today, around 3,500 employees carry out manufacturing and sales in
more than 30 countries. Munters reports annual net sales in the
region of SEK 6 billion and is owned by Nordic Capital Fund
VII.
About Nordic Capital Private Equity Funds
Since the start in 1989, Nordic Capital Private Equity Funds
have invested in large and medium sized companies, primarily in
Northern Europe. Through committed ownership and by targeting
strategic development and operational improvements, Nordic Capital
creates value in its investments. The funds invest in companies in
Northern Europe and in selected investment opportunities
internationally. They are based in Jersey, Channel Islands, and are
advised by the NC Advisory companies in Sweden, Denmark, Finland,
Norway, Germany and the UK. Additional information about Nordic
Capital is available through its corporate website, www.nordiccapital.com.
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