August 23, 2024
DURAVANT ACQUIRES PACKAGING EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER T-TEK
Automation equipment leader Duravant expands packaging solutions portfolio with acquisition of end-of-line equipment provider T-TEK
March 29, 2024
DURAVANT LAUNCHES GLOBAL LIFECYCLE SERVICES NETWORK
Duravant Lifecycle Services delivers comprehensive aftermarket solutions through Duravant’s global network of Operating Companies and Center of Excellence
February 27, 2024
Duravant Acquires German Equipment Manufacturer Henneken
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands protein processing solutions portfolio with acquisition of Ferdinand Henneken GmbH.
August 16, 2023
Duravant Acquires NPI, Provider of Automated Sortation Solutions
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands material handling equipment portfolio with acquisition of NPI.
July 24, 2023
Duravant Acquires PPM Technologies from Stonehenge Partners
Engineered equipment leader, Duravant, expands food processing solutions portfolio with acquisition of PPM Technologies.
April 10, 2023
Duravant Establishes Entity in Brazil and Acquires Majority Stake in BVSP
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands global footprint by establishing local entity Duravant Brazil LTDA and acquiring BVSP LTDA, a parts and service provider to the poultry processing sector.
December 20, 2022
Duravant Acquires Multiscan Technologies
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands sorting, grading and inspection equipment offering with acquisition of Multiscan Technologies
December 5, 2022
Duravant Acquires Marelec Food Technologies
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands food processing solutions portfolio with acquisition of Marelec Food Technologies.
October 29, 2021
Duravant Announces Strategic Partnership with Carlyle and Warburg Pincus
Investment to support the growth and development of innovative automation solutions platform
May 24, 2021
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands global food processing offerings with acquisition of Foodmate
April 19, 2021
Duravant To Acquire Foodmate, Provider of Poultry Processing Solutions
Engineered equipment leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Foodmate
February 22, 2021
Duravant Acquires Votech, European-based Bagging Automation Equipment Provider
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands bag management and palletizing offerings with Packaging segment acquisition
January 20, 2021
Duravant Launches nVenia, a Duravant Operating Company
New Packaging Operating Company Brings Together Arpac, Fischbein, Hamer and Ohlson equipment brands
November 16, 2020
Duravant To Acquire Cloud Packaging Solutions from Hearthside Food Solutions
Engineered equipment leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloud
March 26, 2020
AN UPDATE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS ON OPERATIONS DURING THE COVID-19 SITUATION
All of us at Duravant and our operating companies remain laser-focused on keeping our customers, partners, employees and their families safe as we navigate through this ever-evolving global emergency.
March 26, 2020
Duravant Completes Acquisition of WECO
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands optical sorting capabilities for food processing applications with the acquisition of WECO.
March 17, 2020
To Our Customers, Regarding Duravant Operations During COVID-19
As we continue to monitor the ever-evolving situation surrounding the COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on people and countries around the world, it is important to us that you have visibility into what we are doing as a company to protect our customers and employees and that we remain committed to ensuring the highest level of service and support to you.
February 10, 2020
Joint Press Release: Duravant To Acquire WECO
Engineered equipment leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire WECO
January 8, 2020
Key Technology Acquires Herbert Solutions
Key Technology, a leading global designer and manufacturer of digital sorting, inspection, conveying and other processing equipment, and a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, has acquired Herbert Solutions, enhancing its portfolio of potato and vegetable equipment solutions.
January 8, 2020
QC Conveyors to offer Modu Plastic Chain Conveyors in North America
Material handling equipment manufacturer QC Conveyors has acquired the rights as the exclusive distributor of Modu System’s modular plastic chain conveyors throughout North America
June 28, 2019
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands global offerings with acquisition of Motion06, Austrian manufacturer of specialized conveyor modules.
May 15, 2019
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands global offerings with signing to acquire Motion06, Austrian manufacturer of specialized conveyor modules.
December 21, 2018
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands end-of-line packaging automation portfolio with Wulftec partnership.
August 21, 2018
Key Technology and Heat and Control Form Strategic Partnership in Australia, New Zealand and India
Key Technology, Inc., a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, and Heat and Control Pty Ltd. announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to support customers in Australia, New Zealand and India. Under the terms of the agreement, Key has appointed Heat and Control as their exclusive agent to sell and service Key’s high performance digital sorters, vibratory conveyors and other automation systems in Australia, New Zealand and India, effective immediately
March 20, 2018
Duravant Acquires Key Technology
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands global offerings with acquisition of Key Technology
March 9, 2018
Downers Grove, IL – March 9, 2018 – In connection with the previously announced agreement to acquire Key Technology, Inc. (“Key Technology”) (NASDAQ: KTEC), Duravant LLC (“Duravant”) announced today that it has extended the expiration of its tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Key Technology’s common stock for $26.75 per share in cash, without interest, and net of applicable withholding of taxes. The tender offer is being extended to allow additional time to complete the marketing period for Duravant’s debt financing as contemplated by the merger agreement for the transaction.
March 8, 2018
Duravant Acquires QC Conveyors
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands material handling product offerings in North America with QC Conveyors acquisition.
Feb 9, 2018
Duravant Commences Cash Tender Offer for all Outstanding Shares of Key Technology
Duravant LLC (“Duravant”) announced today that on February 8, 2018, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Duravant, Cascade Merger Sub, Inc., commenced a cash tender for all of the outstanding shares of common stock of Key Technology, Inc. (“Key Technology”) (NASDAQ: KTEC) at price per share of $26.75, net to the seller in cash, without interest and subject to any withholding of taxes.
Jan 25, 2018
Duravant To Acquire Key Technology
Engineered equipment leader Duravant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Key Technology.
Jan 3, 2018
Duravant Acquires Ohlson Packaging
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands product offerings in North America with Ohlson acquisition.
Aug 20, 2017
Marlen acquires Unitherm Food Systems, an innovative provider of thermal food processing equipment
Marlen, Inc., a global manufacturer of highly engineered food processing equipment and systems, and a subsidiary of Chicago-based Duravant LLC, has acquired Unitherm Food Systems, adding a new set of thermal processing technologies to Marlen’s existing offering of food processing solutions that maximize food product quality, production efficiency and safety.
Aug 8, 2017
Mespack expands their end-of-line packaging technology and product offering with the acquisition of Barcelona-based SR Innova.
May 25, 2017
Arpac acquires Extreme Packaging
Arpac expands their horizontal shrink wrapper technology and product offering with the acquisition of Extreme Packaging Machinery Inc.
May 15, 2017
High scores reiterate FMH Conveyors International's commitment to customers.
March 23, 2017
Duravant to exhibit at world's largest packaging industry event in 2017
Global industrial automation company, Duravant, will showcase solutions from their portfolio of operating companies at upcoming Interpack show in Dusseldorf, Germany.
February 14, 2017
FMH Conveyors announces opening of new facility in Jonesboro
Leading material handling equipment provider, FMH Conveyors, prepares for future growth by investing in a new 195,000 square foot building.
January 10, 2017
Marlen, Inc. has acquired Afoheat, adding a new set of continuous thermal processing technologies to their existing batch thermal solutions. The acquisition enhances their ability to serve a more diverse customer base while drawing on the strong reputation of the Marlen and Afoheat brands.
November 2, 2016
Duravant acquires Arpac expanding their secondary packaging equipment and integration capabilities
Engineered equipment leader Duravant bolsters product and service offerings in North America with Arpac acquisition. Company looks to further develop growing SupportPro footprint.
January 3, 2016
Hamer and Fischbein Americas merge operations to become an industrial bagging technology powerhouse
Both companies announce that as of January 1, 2016 they will merge to form one organization, Hamer-Fischbein, under the Duravant family of operating companies.
June 18, 2015
Duravant acquires Mespack, global technology leader in flexible packaging machinery
Duravant expands global footprint in packaging segment with acquisition of Mespack, the European-based manufacturer specializing in horizontal form-fill-seal technologies for flexible pouches and stick packs.
May 28, 2015
Duravant acquires Hamer, LLC, expanding reach with packaging equipment solutions
Engineered equipment leader Duravant announces the acquisition of Hamer, LLC, an established manufacturer of high quality specialty automated packaging equipment and systems.
March 20, 2015
Flexible Material Handling and Best Conveyors Unite Under a New Name – FMH Conveyors
FMH Conveyors, a newly branded manufacturer and supplier of conveyor systems with over 87 years of expertise and leadership in material handling will debut at the ProMat 2015 Show in Chicago, IL.
November 2, 2014
Duravant Debuts at the 2014 Pack Expo Show in Chicago, IL
Our name is new, but our company has long been established as a leader in engineered equipment, serving global customers in the Food Processing, Packaging and Material Handling sectors.