MUNTERS INVESTS IN BARNTOOLS AND FORMS A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
Sep 14, 2022
Munters has made an investment and formed a strategic partnership with BarnTools. The collaboration will offer farmers and food producers unique IoT-solutions and sensors. This will allow producers to optimize their entire food production value chain and grow their operations.
Munters invests in technology companies and start-ups with the aim to accelerate innovation within digitalization, technology and sustainability. The investment in BarnTools enables Munters business area FoodTech’s strategic ambition to grow our digital solutions and connect the entire food production value chain with innovative software and precision farming solutions.
“I am excited about this investment and form a strategic partnership with BarnTools. It broadens Munters offering of wireless IoT and sensor solutions to farmers and food producers. The partnership enables increased growth and digitization together with MTech Systems in line with our strategy,” says Pia Brantgärde Linder, Group Vice President and President business area FoodTech.
BarnTools provides wireless IoT and sensor solutions for poultry and pork producers that are easy to install, user-friendly and cost-efficient for farmers. With BarnTools’ wireless alarm system, the company provides farmers and integrators with reliable monitoring, real-time visibility and data management. BarnTools is based in Iowa, US.
MTech Systems, a Munters company within the business area FoodTech, and BarnTools will jointly continue to develop the complete offering to the market.
About Munters Group
Munters is a global leader in energy-efficient air treatment and climate solutions. Using innovative technologies, Munters creates the perfect climate for customers in a wide range of industries. Munters has been defining the future of air treatment since 1955. Today, around 3,700 employees carry out manufacturing and sales in more than 30 countries. Munters Group AB reported annual net sales of more than SEK 7 billion in 2021 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, please visit www.munters.com.
For more information:
Investors and analysts
Ann-Sofi Jönsson, Vice President, Investor Relations and Enterprise Risk Management
E-mail: ann-sofi.jonsson@munters.com
Phone: +46 (0)730 251 005
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Susann Johnsson, Vice President, Group Communications and Brand
E-mail: susann.johnsson@munters.com
Phone: +46 (0)70 623 1474
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