Acquisition will enable Munters to offer a broader range of products and services
KISTA, Sweden — Munters AB announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire HB Group, an international company that specializes in customized hygienic climate control systems for the food/dairy industries. HB Group is headquartered in Almelo, the Netherlands, with a joint venture in Hrusky, Czech Republic.
Munters is a supplier of energy-efficient air treatment solutions. Its engineers provide solutions for customers in a wide range of industries, with the largest being the food, pharmaceutical, and data center sectors. Munters said the acquisition combines the strengths of Munters and HB Group by leveraging Munters’ large sales channel, software tools, service reach, and operational excellence and HB Group’s application knowledge, product offering, and customer base. By offering a broader range of products and services, Munters will be better positioned to meet all the air treatment needs of its customers.