Climate control specialist Munters has acquired Optifarm, a UK-based provider of AI-driven livestock monitoring solutions. The acquisition is set to bolster the company's operational intelligence offering under the Speria brand, which operates within the FoodTech business area.
Optifarm's technology analyzes animal behavior and environmental data in real time to identify early signs of health issues and provide actionable insights for farmers. These solutions will be integrated into Speria's existing portfolio of hardware, software, and expert support services.
According to Pia Brantgärde Linder, President of Munters FoodTech, the acquisition enhances the group's ability to integrate animal health insights into mission-critical processes and represents a significant step toward more predictive and autonomous operations.
Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Chesterfield, UK, Optifarm employs 14 people and serves customers across 18 countries in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
The purchase price and the expected financial impact of the transaction were not disclosed.
Munters Group AB is a Sweden-based provider of energy efficient air treatment and and climate control solutions primarily within food, pharmaceutical and data center sectors. The Company is organized in four business areas: Air Treatment, Data Centers, AgHort and Mist Elimination, and supported by Global Operations and Global Services units. The product portfolio comprises air intakes/air inlets, temperature and humidity control air treatment systems, fans and light filters, heat exchangers, heaters, mist eliminators, pollution control and volatile organic compounds abatement technologies to remove liquid and solvents from the air. The Company’s largest shareholder is Nordic Capital Fund VII.
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