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Adeleon Invest acquires Multiweigh from INVICTO

July 9, 2025
Oliver Nehring
CEO
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Düsseldorf / Wetzlar, July 9, 2025

"Adeleon Invest GmbH, a 100% subsidiary of Adeleon Familienholding from Monheim am Rhein, acquired Multiweigh, previously held by INVICTO, on July 9, 2025."

Founded in 2001, Multiweigh (https://www.multiweigh.com) develops and manufactures high-quality combination weighers and special packaging solutions for the food industry.

In 2017, INVICTO acquired a majority stake in the company. Through targeted geographical expansion, intensification of after-sales business, and increased operational efficiency, Multiweigh has achieved significant growth. In line with Adeleon's strategy, Multiweigh will continue to invest in research and development, as well as to intensify the development of international structures under the continued leadership of Managing Director Frank Schmehl in the coming years.

Frank Schmehl, Managing Director of Multiweigh
“I could not have wished for a better result for Multiweigh and our employees. With Adeleon, we have a partner who will continue to successfully develop the company together with the existing management and actively accompany the expansion-oriented growth with entrepreneurial know-how, far-reaching expertise and an excellent network.” – Frank Schmehl, Managing Director of Multiweigh

Oliver Nehring, Managing Director of Adeleon
"We are very happy to welcome Multiweigh as a new member of our Adeleon family. This strategic acquisition underlines Adeleon's commitment to continuously expanding its portfolio. Under the excellent leadership of Frank Schmehl and his management team, Multiweigh has developed into one of the leading companies in weighing technology." - Oliver Nehring, Managing Director of Adeleon

Ferdinand von Hammerstein, Managing Partner of INVICTO
"INVICTO is very pleased to have been a part of Multiweigh's corporate history. We are convinced that we have found an excellent home for Multiweigh in Adeleon. Both companies share the same values, which guarantees the future for the entire Multiweigh team in the long term. We are convinced that this transaction lays the foundation for an excellent long-term growth perspective for the company." - Ferdinand von Hammerstein, Managing Partner of INVICTO

Financial and Legal Advisors

Adeleon was advised on the transaction by BDO (Financial), Maconda (Commercial), Menold Bezler (Legal), and WTS (Tax). The sellers were supported by MP Corporate Finance (M&A), I-Advise (Financial), Watson Farley & Williams (Legal) and Treuhand (Tax).

About multiweigh

Multiweigh GmbH is a company that specialises in innovative weighing technologies. Multiweigh develops and sells precise and reliable multi-head combination weighers, which are mainly used in the food industry. The company values quality, innovation and customer satisfaction and operates on a global basis. For more information, see (https://www.multiweigh.com)

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About Adeleon

Adeleon is a family business in which management, capital, and family ties are closely interwoven. This synergy has been the cornerstone of economic prosperity for almost 80 years. At the heart of the company are three families that have shaped the corporate culture with their values since its founding in 1946. Today, the group of companies includes 9 subsidiaries at 9 locations in Europe with over 600 employees.

For more information, visit www.adeleon.de

For further information, please contact:

Adeleon Familienholding GmbH
info@adeleon.de
+49 2173 99 98 485
www.adeleon.com
CEO of Adeleon - Oliver Nehring
Interim Chief Financial Officer - Florian Jung
Oliver Nehring - CEO of Adeleon
CEO of Adeleon - Oliver Nehring & Managing Director M&A - Martijn Megens
Team members of Adeleon

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