According to an official statement the acquisition marks an important strategic milestone for QLIP in expanding its service portfolio and geographical footprint in Europe, while at the same time strengthening Bactoforce in its continued growth. On March 1st 2022, QLIP’s mother company MLZ Holding acquired the majority of the shares in Bactoforce International and is thereby taking a step forward in creating a TIC company (Testing, Inspection, Certification) dedicated to serving the liquid food industry in Europe and beyond.
Having both their origins and main activities in the dairy sector, the two companies share important characteristics, while at the same time having each their unique strengths. Bactoforce has built up a broad customer portfolio in the European liquid food sector over the past 25 years. The strategic target is focused on continued growth and market expansion and from a QLIP perspective this market presence will become an important stepping stone for increasing its geographical footprint.
The operating activities will continue under the existing organizations, name and branding. The acquisition also marks the exit for two of the existing owners in Bactoforce, Eigil Appel Pedersen (founder and chairman) and Jorgen Haaning Andersen.
