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Arburg takes over Stork IMM, from left: The purchase contract was signed by Steffen Kroner, CFO von Arburg, Philip Stibbe, shareholder of Stork IMM and founder of Stibbe Participates, and Guido Frohnhaus, CTO von Arburg, on 29. July 2026 in Hengelo, Netherlands-(Image: Stork IM).Arburg takes over Stork IMM, from left: The purchase contract was signed by Steffen Kroner, CFO von Arburg, Philip Stibbe, shareholder of Stork IMM and founder of Stibbe Participates, and Guido Frohnhaus, CTO von Arburg, on 29. July 2026 in Hengelo, Netherlands-(Image: Stork IM).Arburg takes over the Dutch injection molding machine manufacturer Stork Plastics Machinery B.V. (Stork IMM), based in Hengelo. The purchase contract between Arburg and the previous owner Stibbe Participates B.V. was signed on 29. Signed July 2026. Completion of the transaction is expected in September 2026. Financial details are not given.
CFO Steffen Kroner and CTO Guido Frohnhaus signed the contract to Arburg. The Stibbe Participates B.V. was represented by its founder and shareholder Philip Stibbe. With the takeover, both companies want to enhance their position in the international market to plastic injection molding machines.
Expansion of extensive machines and packaging applications
Stork IMM mainly develops and produces substantial, fast-running injection molding machines to the production of thin-walled packaging. The Company is particularly active in the locking force area above 5,000 kilonewtons.
to Arburg, Stork IMM's product range is an addition to the previous machine portfolio. The mechanical engineering company is expanding its range both in the area of high closing forces and in applications to the packaging sector.
Arburg CEO Dr. Volker Nilles described the takeover as a prolonged strategic investment. By merging the product programs, the company's market position is to be strengthened and additional customer segments are to be opened up.
interaction to changing market conditions
The transaction takes place in a market ecological stability characterized by structural changes. The main influencing factors include fluctuating demand, declining production volumes, growing international competition and a growing importance of economies of scale.
With the takeover, Arburg is bundling additional competencies and production capacities. At the same time, Stork IMM has access to Arburg's international sales and service structures.
Expansion of sales, service and supply chain
According to Stork CEO Eric Pans, the integration into the Arburg Group should support the further research of the company. He named expanded international sales and service capacities, a broader product range and synergies in purchasing and the supply chain as possible advantages.
In addition, operational processes and internal processes are to be further developed. Stork IMM should benefit in particular from the global presence and the organizational infrastructure of Arburg.
Philip Stibbe stated that both companies had similar principles regarding prolonged corporate research, family corporate culture and manufacturing manufacturing in Europe. These matches would have played an essential role in the selection of the buyer.
Completion of the takeover planned to September
With the signing of the contract, the first formal measure of the takeover is completed. The planned closing conditions must be met until the transaction is completed.
According to current planning, the takeover should be completed within around two months and thus in September 2026.
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