Bosch Group plans to acquire Pharmatec

Published: 2-May-2007

The Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, plans to acquire Pharmatec, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, from Fresenius ProServe.


The Bosch Group, a leading global supplier of technology and services, plans to acquire Pharmatec, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, from Fresenius ProServe.

The transaction also includes the acquisition of the Pharmatec subsidiary Schoeller-Bleckmann Medizintechnik, based in Ternitz, Austria.

Pharmatec is a leading company in the construction of systems and lines for the pharmaceutical industry. Its focus is on hygienic and aseptic process technologies, especially for the pharmaceuticals and biotechnology sectors. In fiscal 2006, Pharmatec generated sales of some Euro 30m.

'Pharmatec and Schoeller-Bleckmann Medizintechnik are recognised specialists that complement our existing product portfolio in the area of packaging technology for the pharmaceuticals industry,' said Friedbert Klefenz, president of the Bosch Packaging Technology division.

In 2006, the division generated global sales of some €570m with a workforce of roughly 3,780 people.

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