GEA has acquired Milfos International Limited in New Zealand
GEA increases its expertise in pastoral based dairy farming with the acquisition of the Milfos International Group; with its headquarters based in Hamilton, New Zealand.
GEA increases its expertise in pastoral based dairy farming with the acquisition of the Milfos International Group; with its headquarters based in Hamilton, New Zealand. The company is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative dairy technologies offering a comprehensive range of milking, cooling, stalling and automation solutions along with service programs focused on grazing farm applications. Milfos, exporting to more than 20 countries, was formed in 1987 and has more than 100 employees. The company will be integrated into the segment GEA Farm Technologies. The acquisition will be executed in November 2012.
“The Milfos product portfolio enables us to better meet the requirements of grazing markets by offering best-in-class tailored solutions. In addition, our combined sales channels will strengthen GEA’s position in Asia/Pacific and increase GEA Farm Technologies influence in emerging markets” explains Jürg Oleas, Chairman of the Executive Board of GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft.
