MAAG Pump Systems AG has acquired Witte Pumps & Technology GmbH. Founded in 1984 and based in Tornesch, Germany, Witte develops and manufactures gear pumps and provides aftermarket parts and services for the chemical, plastic and polymer processing, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical industries.

With the acquisition of Witte, MAAG will establish a new integrated Gear Pumps business unit, which will be led by the Managing Director and former owner of Witte, Dr. Sven Wieczorek.

MAAG Pump Systems AG has acquired Witte Pumps & Technology GmbH and will establish a new integrated Gear Pumps business unit.

Creating the Gear Pumps business unit will enable MAAG to serve its customers even more effectively by leveraging an expanded and integrated footprint, delivering an enhanced product portfolio and offering complete solutions to a wider range of customer needs.

Commenting on the acquisition, Ueli Thürig, MAAG President, said, "The acquisition of Witte represents a major step in making MAAG the go-to partner for our customers’ most critical and demanding gear pump needs. MAAG’s advanced and vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities will increase the availability and supply security of gear pumps to Witte’s customers."

Dr. Sven Wieczorek, commented, "MAAG and Witte complement each other perfectly. This is a unique opportunity to expand our product portfolio, and enhance our technical and manufacturing capabilities and offer complete solutions for our customers. At the same time, we will be able to extend our geographical reach, enabling us to further enhance our global customer service."