Duravant acquires Votech

Duravant, a global provider of engineered equipment and automation solutions to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors, has announced the acquisition of Votech, a leading manufacturer of bag-filling machines, palletiser machines, stretch-hood machines and pallet transport systems headquartered in Reusel in the Netherlands.Votech will join forces with Fischbein International, a Duravant operating company, to serve the global customer base. The combination of Votech's expertise in bag management and palletising and Fischbein's portfolio of bag-sealing and sewing equipment creates a complementary fit between the two companies.