Menold Bezler advises Bucher Industries on the acquisition of Banke GmbH out of insolvency

Menold Bezler has advised the Swiss specialist for machinery and equipment engineering, Bucher Industries, on the acquisition of Banke GmbH, an innovative technology supplier for breweries, out of insolvency.

As a result of a structured M&A process, Bucher is taking over the business operations of Banke along with its 16 employees. Banke will be integrated into Bucher Unipektin within the Bucher Specials division, one of the five divisions of Bucher Industries. Managing Director Friedrich Banke will remain with the company.

Based in Taufkirchen, Bavaria, Banke is a manufacturer of brewing systems and hop technology and supplies energy management systems and other specialized equipment for breweries.

Headquartered in Niederweningen, Switzerland, Bucher Industries develops machinery and solutions for the production and preservation of beverages, as well as for the construction, maintenance, and cleaning of infrastructure. The listed company employs more than 14,000 people and operates over 50 production and development sites across five continents, along with multiple sales companies.

Menold Bezler advised Bucher Industries on all legal aspects of the transaction.