UZWIL, SWITZERLAND — Bühler has acquired Esau & Hueber, a German company specializing in individual solutions in hygienic process and fermentation technology in the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.

The acquisition enhances Bühler’s malting, brewery, and sustainable protein businesses, expanding the company’s expertise and capacity in these areas while multiplying the reach of Esau & Hueber’s technology across Bühler’s global network, it said.

“This acquisition aligns perfectly with our long-term strategic objectives,” said Johannes Wick, chief executive officer of Grains & Food business at Bühler. “By leveraging Esau & Hueber strengths in brewery and sustainable protein areas, we can provide superior solutions to our customers in these sectors.”

Esau & Hueber is an independently managed manufacturer with 42 employees that designs and builds high-tech facilities and develops advanced processing technology. Esau & Hueber has expertise in yeast and fermentation management, as well as automation. It will continue to operate from its home in Schrobenhausen.

Bühler Group is a global leading technology company in the fields of food, feed and mobility. Additionally, Bühler’s technology can monitor product quality with advanced sensors and automate the production process with digital services.

“We are delighted to welcome Esau & Hueber to Bühler,” said Ian Roberts, chief technology officer at Bühler. “The acquisition presents a unique opportunity to integrate Esau & Hueber capabilities and better meet the evolving needs of our global customers. We see many opportunities to multiply their technology with the global reach of our business.”