Dürr Sells €385 Million Environmental Tech Unit to US Fund as Revenue Set to Drop 10 Percent

German engineering giant Dürr Group has announced the sale of its environmental technology division to a subsidiary of US private equity firm Stellex Capital Management, in a deal valuing the business at €385 million. The transaction, which covers exhaust purification and acoustic systems, is expected to complete in Q4 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

This divestment finalizes Dürr’s group restructuring, reducing its business units from five to three and sharpening its focus on automation and sustainable manufacturing technologies. Net proceeds, estimated at €250 million after deductions, will be used to reduce debt and strengthen the balance sheet.

The environmental business—headquartered in Bietigheim-Bissingen with 1,300 staff and 16 global locations—generated €407 million revenue in 2024. As an independent company, the division is expected to gain greater scope for innovation, especially in CO₂ capture and thermal energy storage.

Following the deal, Dürr’s projected net financial position for end-2025 improves to negative €250–300 million, and group revenue will shrink by about 10%. The company is already reviewing its management structure to align with the new business scale.

Despite uncertainties and market volatility, Bernstein Research raised Dürr’s target share price to €41, citing strong long-term strategy and global market positioning. The sale is seen as a decisive step in reinforcing Dürr’s leadership in automation and production tech, with robust growth prospects ahead.