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Milk giant MEGGLE takes over Rücker: A new giant in the cheese sky!
MEGGLE takes over the Rücker dairy in Aurich, thereby strengthening its market position and bundling competencies for growth.
Milk giant MEGGLE takes over Rücker: A new giant in the cheese sky!
A new era begins in the northern German dairy industry: The MEGGLE Holding SE from Wasserburg am Inn has announced the takeover of the traditional Rücker dairy from Aurich. This merger will create one of the largest private dairies in Germany and at the same time marks a significant step in the expansion of MEGGLE's cheese segment, which has played a central role in the company's strategy since 2021.
The Rücker dairy, which looks back on an impressive company history of over 135 years, is known for its high-quality herder cheese products and achieves annual sales of around 500 million euros. With locations in Aurich and Wismar, Rücker employs around 610 people. Managing partner Klaus Rücker is optimistic about the future of the company and emphasizes that the employees have been informed about the takeover and their employment contracts remain unchanged, which ensures a certain degree of stability.
Strategic consideration and synergies
MEGGLE's CEO, Matthias Oettel, describes the takeover as a strategic milestone that promises both synergies and growth potential. Both companies expect to combine their competencies in order to be able to operate even more successfully in the market for cheese products. This is not only important for MEGGLE, but also represents a benefit for the region, as strengthening such a traditional company can have positive economic effects.
The approval of the antitrust authorities is necessary for this merger to be completed, but the anticipation of the possibilities that this acquisition brings with it is already palpable. daily news reports that this step is perceived by many as a logical further development in the area of milk production.
Given the importance of both companies for the German dairy and cheese industry, the takeover of Rücker by MEGGLE is not only an economic event, but also a signal for the entire industry. It remains to be seen how the market landscape will develop in the future and what impact this merger will have on employees and the region.
While negotiations are still underway, it is hoped that the positive outlook can overcome the prevailing uncertainty surrounding the merger. NDR emphasizes that the takeover represents a strengthening of the company in a competitive market, which the employed employees should also welcome.