Special systems, including for the food industry, will continue to come from Döbeln in the future. Zachert Private Equity GmbH (ZPE) has taken over the Bühler GmbH plant engineering factory. The new owner is guaranteeing all of the approximately 70 employees their current jobs and is planning a strategic further development of the site together with the experienced workforce. In future, the plant will operate under the name Döbelner Anlagen- und Maschinenbau GmbH (DAMB). The previous owner Bühler is supporting this process with long-term order commitments.
The restructuring specialist ZPE intends to strategically expand the business model at the Döbeln plant. This is planned to take place through the acquisition of further companies or parts of companies.
The upcoming process will be accompanied by an advisory board, which includes the former Prime Minister of the Free State of Saxony, Stanislaw Tillich.
Olaf Zachert, Managing Partner of ZPE: “Especially now, in politically uncertain times, we believe in Saxony as a location and have therefore invested here. Preserving jobs and the plant in Döbeln is important to us. Based on a clear strategy, the further expansion and realignment of production now have priority. We will work closely with the works council and the workforce on this.”
Konrad Groß, Managing Director of Bühler GmbH: “Responsibility for our employees is a high priority at Bühler – all the more so in a situation in which the changed market situation is forcing us to concentrate our capacities at the Beilngries site. We are delighted to have found a new owner for the plant in Döbeln in ZPE, which will take on all employees and plans to expand the site.”
Stanislaw Tillich, former Minister-President: “The success of the Saxon economy is based on a strong industry and innovative SMEs. As a Saxon, it is particularly important to me to maintain and further develop this basis. The plant here in Döbeln is symbolic of real opportunities for the future. I am personally grateful to ZPE and Olaf Zachert for this commitment. I am happy to be involved as an advisory board member on-site and in the region.”
About the plant in Döbeln
The Bühler AG plant in Döbeln currently specializes in the production of systems, particularly for grain logistics. The plant currently manufactures high-quality machines, particularly for the food industry. The company currently has around 70 employees. The plant has belonged to Bühler GmbH and thus to the Swiss Bühler Group since 2010. It was built in 1993 by the plant manufacturer Schmidt-Seeger.
About ZPE
Zachert Private Equity GmbH (ZPE) is a restructuring expert with many years of experience in investing in mostly traditional medium-sized companies, which often find themselves in complex situations of upheaval. The primary objectives are to preserve jobs and strengthen the respective business model. To this end, the company often develops buy & build strategies. The founder and managing partner of the Grünheide-based company is Olaf Zachert.
About Bühler AG
Bühler has set itself the goal of creating innovations for a better world and harmonizing the needs of business, people, and nature in all decision-making processes. Billions of people come into contact with Bühler technologies when they meet their basic needs for food and mobility every day.
Bühler spends up to 5% of sales on research and development every year to improve both the economic and sustainable performance of its solutions, products, and services. In 2023, around 12,500 employees generated sales of CHF 3.0 billion. As a Swiss family-owned company with a 164-year history, Bühler is active in 140 countries around the world and operates a global network of 105 service stations, 30 production facilities, and application and training centers at 25 locations.
