Duravant, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging, and material handling sectors, announced that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Pattyn Group, a designer and manufacturer of automation systems specializing in B2B packaging. And Pattyn is recognized as the premier leader in delivering comprehensive automation solutions and services for bag-in-box packaging applications.
Based in Bruges, Belgium, Pattyn has 70+ years of expertise in machinery design and turnkey systems for counting, weighing, filling, and packing technologies for food, ingredients, and various non-food sectors.
Pattyn operates out of 6 specialized manufacturing sites in Belgium, France, and Spain and has sales and service divisions in North America and Asia. Created by Jean Pattyn in 1952 and expanded through the vision of Paul Pattyn in 1976, the company grew from a local business to a worldwide supplier of packaging automation. And Pattyn’s third-generation owners and shareholders Stan Pattyn and Lynn Pattyn, along with Pattyn COO Benjamin de Chilly, further led the company’s transformation with continuous innovation and development of new packaging technologies, digital offerings, and a service-minded approach from design to installation and complete aftermarket support.
Pattyn represents a strategic deal for Duravant, expanding the company’s packaging machinery portfolio with innovative engineered solutions. And Pattyn’s advanced automation technologies provide custom solutions through modular system designs while their equipment and consumables meet the highest food safety standards. Pattyn’s strong solution set for bakery applications further deepens Duravant’s relationships with customers in this sector.
The deal, subject to customary regulatory approvals, is expected to close in the second quarter of 2025. Following the deal’s close, Pattyn will be a distinct Operating Company within Duravant’s Packaging Solutions Group. And the current Pattyn Group management team will continue to oversee operations after the completion of the sale, and Pattyn’s 550 employees will join Duravant’s 3600 employees around the globe.
KEY QUOTES:
“We are extremely excited to partner with Pattyn. Pattyn has a rich history delivering high quality solutions to a global customer base in over 80 countries. Their impressive growth is attributed to their unwavering focus on customer satisfaction and building lasting relationships, which aligns perfectly with Duravant’s dedication to ensuring customer success.”
– Mike Kachmer, Chairman and CEO of Duravant
“Pattyn has had a strong track record of solid performance, and we know that our potential to grow faster will happen alongside a strong partner. Through further investments in product development, operational excellence, and emerging market expansion, we will not only continue to thrive, but we will be empowered to better serve our customers and partners around the globe. Duravant is the perfect partner for the Pattyn Group and our employees.”
– Stan Pattyn
“We are thrilled to join forces with Duravant and collaborate with their family of world-class brands. Duravant has a leading position across a wide array of end markets, from food & beverage to consumer goods, agriculture and industrial goods, to logistics and e-commerce. Pattyn’s opportunity to expand into new end markets with Duravant is core to our growth vision. But what’s most exciting is that Duravant’s customer-centric culture aligns perfectly with Pattyn’s commitment to delivering an excellent customer experience. We share that same DNA.”
– Lynn Pattyn
“Duravant is a true global organization with deep roots in Europe. They have a strong manufacturing footprint on the continent with renowned automation equipment brands such as Mespack, Votech, Marelec, Foodmate, Henneken, Multiscan, FMH Conveyors and Motion06. They recently invested in emerging markets Brazil, Mexico, China and Thailand where they established local sales, parts and service infrastructure to enhance their ability to serve customers in those regions.”
– Benjamin de Chilly
