Pooled canning expertise
The joint takeover of H.F. Meyer by Ferrum and KHS has given rise to a competence center for canning technology. The aim of this is to develop innovative systems and solutions for the beverage industry.
On January 1, 2025, KHS and Ferrum Packaging, leading manufacturer of can seamers for the beverage industry, took over H.F. Meyer Maschinenbau. The latter’s strengths include can turners and rinsers and vacuum bridges. The expertise of the company, that shall remain independent within the consortium, perfectly supplements Ferrum’s and KHS’ areas of competence.
Beat Bühlmann, chairman of the board of directors for the Ferrum Group, emphasizes the added value of the takeover for customers. “H.F. Meyer contributes specialist know-how that we’ll be applying to joint further developments. The integral approach and pooled knowledge of our three companies will enable us to provide even more precise, customized equipment and solutions from a single source.”
“The pooled expertise of our three companies will enable us to provide even more precise, customized equipment and solutions from a single source.”
Chairman of the board of directors at the Ferrum Group
Targeted expansion of technological expertise
By integrating H.F. Meyer into the Ferrum Group, a competence center for canning technology has been formed that focusses on the development of innovative systems and solutions. “Our aim is to supply the best canning lines in the world. In working together with H.F. Meyer and Ferrum, our plant machinery will become better and better and more and more efficient,” explains Martin Resch, managing director of the KHS Group.
The mechanical engineering company employs around 100 people at its two factories in Schleswig-Holstein and Bavaria. Over the years H.F. Meyer has earned itself an excellent reputation as a supplier to the beverage industry. “The company will of course continue to be a reliable partner to its customers and shall meet all obligations including service with the customary quality,” emphasizes Bühlmann.
“In working together with H.F. Meyer and Ferrum, our canning lines will become better and better and more and more efficient.”
Managing director of the KHS Group
