BHS-Sonthofen acquires AVA

Germany-based equipment company BHS-Sonthofen has acquired AVA GmbH & Co. KG, located in Herrsching, Germany. BHS-Sonthofen says the acquisition strengthens its market position in the field of mixing technology and that AVA’s drying technology (used with plastic and metal powders, plus sludges and other bulk materials) supplements its presence in the field of solid-liquid separation.

Following the acquisition, AVA’s Herrsching site will be retained, together with all its employees, according to BHS-Sonthofen, which also indicates both companies will continue to operate in the marketplace under their individual names.

Helmut and Dagmar Huep, the former owners of AVA GmbH & Co. KG, have approved the sale to BHS Sonthofen. “We have known BHS-Sonthofen for a long time and cooperated in joint projects on many occasions, therefore, BHS was our number one choice when we decided to sell our company,” the Hueps state. “With them, we can rest assured that our company, employees and customers will be in good hands. AVA achieved significant sales growth over the past few years and is on sound financial footing.”

Dennis Kemmann, BHS-Sonthofen managing director, comments, “We feel honored that AVA approached us with its offer to sell. We look forward to combining the product ranges of both companies, which will result in an even more comprehensive offering in all relevant markets. Since a solid know-how in process engineering is particularly important for our consulting services, we also appreciate the infusion of competent employees at the Herrsching site.”

BHS-Sonthofen indicates the acquisition will increase the number of system solutions BHS-Sonthofen can offer its customers. By integrating the services of AVA and BHS, the company will also increase its presence in various markets in the future, the firm predicts.