October 6, 2020

VDL acquires Jansen Poultry Equipment

Dutch-based industrial family business VDL Groep has taken over Jansen Poultry Equipment (JPE), the latter said in a press release last week.

JPE has about 125 employees and its 2019 annual turnover was more than 50 million euros (~US$58.95 million; 1 euro = US$1.18). The company has a global dealer network and operates in more than 80 countries.

JPE specialises in the development and manufacturing of systems for the poultry sector, from housing systems, egg transport systems, unloading systems, air washers and heat exchangers to manure drying systems.

VDL considers JPE a welcome addition to the products of VDL Agrotech, a specialist in automated feeding systems for swine and poultry farmers, as well as a supplier of entire lifestock systems. With JPE among its ranks, VDL will be a more complete provider for the international poultry market. VDL says the market is increasingly looking for a broadly oriented partner who can supply systems for both the egg and meat sectors.

VDL Agrotech and Jansen Poultry Equipment have been working together for years now. The takeover will further intensify the strength through cooperation between VDL Agrotech and Jansen Poultry Equipment. "Despite the many challenges due to the current conditions, this takeover is just right for us. We're convinced JPE and VDL will reinforce each other," says president and CEO of VDL Groep, Willem van der Leegte.

Ab Jansen, founder of JPE, says, "I'm proud and thrilled about the fact that this takeover allows my employees to continue to work for a family business. It also offers long-term continuity for the business in Barneveld. I'm looking forward to intensifying the collaboration with VDL, which will largely hold on to our existing policy."

Ab Jansen will continue to use his extensive knowledge and expertise in an advisory role. Brian van Hooff, managing director of VDL Agrotech, will also be managing JPE.