Jakob Müller Expands Portfolio with Buss Group Acquisition

Deal News | Feb 10, 2025 | Legal Community Swiss

Jakob Müller, a Swiss family-owned industrial company renowned for its advanced services in sectors such as warping and textile technology, has successfully acquired the Buss Group. This strategic acquisition, facilitated by legal advisors Wenger Vieli, is set to enhance Jakob Müller's technological portfolio, specifically in the realm of high-viscosity process technology. The Buss Group, similarly a Swiss entity, is noted for its prowess in providing compounding systems for complex applications worldwide. The diligent legal team from Wenger Vieli, led by partner Beat Speck, ensured the seamless transition, addressing corporate, M&A, real estate, and IT matters. This expansion is expected to significantly broaden Jakob Müller's market footprint, enhancing its process solutions division and extending its reach across 82 markets.

Sectors

Industrial Manufacturing
Legal Services

Geography

Switzerland – Both Jakob Müller and Buss Group are Swiss companies, and the acquisition took place within Switzerland.
Global – Jakob Müller operates in 82 different markets worldwide, indicating a global reach and influence in its industry.

Industry

Industrial Manufacturing – Both Jakob Müller and Buss Group operate in the industrial manufacturing sector, focusing on complex systems such as weaving solutions and compounding technologies.
Legal Services – Wenger Vieli provided critical legal advisory services for the acquisition process, demonstrating the importance of legal firms in M&A transactions.

Financials

Participants

Name	Role	Type	Description
Jakob Müller	Buyer	Company	A Swiss family-owned industrial company providing various manufacturing technologies.
Buss Group	Target	Company	A Swiss company specializing in compounding systems for demanding applications.
Wenger Vieli	Legal Advisor	Company	A legal firm advising Jakob Müller on the acquisition of the Buss Group.