EOSS Industries, Kanzler Verfahrenstechnik and the Rieckermann Group pool their strengths to implement their shared vision of circular economy; BDI’s technological leadership makes an important contribution. As part of this agreement, EOSS Industries also absorbs the shares in BDI Holding and BDI-BioLife Science. The BDI Group currently employs about 140 members of staff. The parties have agreed not to disclose the acquisition price.
Headquartered in Graz, BDI-BioEnergy International is an internationally operating niche player specializing in the development of chemical and biochemical procedures, the implementation of product plants for biodiesel and biogas as well as plants for the processing of pyrolysis oil and depolymerization. BDI-BioLife Science, based in Hartberg, is the number one manufacturer of natural astaxanthin in Central Europe and active in the life science industry.
By combining entrepreneurial leadership with innovational strength and the benefits of a strong participation holding, EOSS Industries has acquired renown as a pioneer in the strategic development and support of medium-sized companies. Together with EOSS Industries, the internationally operating industrial solutions providers Kanzler Verfahrenstechnik and the Rieckermann Group engage in the takeover of BDI-BioEnergy International. The Rieckermann Group, invests via their in-house corporate investment arm, JR New Horizons.
“We are delighted at this partnership with BDI and the additional interest in BDI-BioEnergy International by Kanzler Verfahrenstechnik and Rieckermann,” explains EOSS manager David Niederl, who is going to reinforce the executive board of the BDI Group. “Together, we will be able to raise our commitment to sustainable energy to a completely new level.” For Kanzler Verfahrenstechnik and Rieckermann, this trade also marks a milestone against the background of the already 12-year long successful cooperation of both companies in the complex industrial plant manufacturing in Asia. “This is a golden opportunity to promote the expansion of an innovative technological offer, namely in a key area for sustainable economy worldwide,” Florian Kanzler, CEO of Kanzler Verfahrenstechnik, and Oliver Raab, Head of Industry Chemical & Energy at Rieckermann Group, are in agreement.
BDI is equally enthusiastic: “The pooling of strengths perfectly fits our long-term vision and will further enhance our position as innovative pioneer in the fields of biogas, biofuels and chemical plastic recycling. To implement our vision regarding the red diamond, we have found the perfect strategic partner with EOSS and its subsidiary, Sanochemia. In this new constellation and as quality, technology and innovation leader, we will be an appealing employer headquartered in Styria,” says Kurt Ternegg, CEO of the BDI Group.
“The takeover by these family-owned companies ensures a sustainable continuation of our lifework. We consider ourselves fortunate to have found such strong partners for the BDI Group,” assert Wilhelm Hammer and Helmut Gössler, the founders of the BDI Group.
