The merger is set for completion on 1 January. Credit: Frank Reinhold/Ferrum.

Can seamers manufacturer Ferrum Packaging and German packaging systems supplier KHS have announced a merger with H.F. Meyer Maschinenbau, known for its specific canning technology segments, set to take effect from 1 January 2025.

H.F. Meyer will remain an independent entity within the consortium. The merger is forecast to complement the existing strengths of Ferrum and KHS in the beverage industry.

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The move is expected to create a competence centre for canning technology, leveraging H.F. Meyer’s specialised expertise in can turners, rinsers, and vacuum bridges.

The integration aims to bolster technological expertise and innovation in canning systems and solutions.

H.F. Meyer, with facilities in Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria, Germany, has approximately 100 employees.

Ferrum Group board of directors chair Beat Bühlmann said: “H.F. Meyer’s special expertise gives us a significant wealth of know-how that we’ll be able to apply to joint further developments. The integral approach and pooled knowledge of the three companies will enable us to provide even more precise, customised equipment and solutions from a single source.

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“We’ll of course continue to be a reliable partner to our customers and shall meet all obligations up to and including service with the customary quality.”

Headquartered in Schafisheim, Switzerland, Ferrum manufactures can seamers for the beverage industry.

KHS Group managing director Martin Resch said: “The aim is to supply the best canning lines in the world. In working together with H.F. Meyer and Ferrum, the efficiency and quality of our plant machinery will continuously increase.”

KHS Group manufactures filling and packaging systems for the beverage and liquid food industries.