Germany’s Bodo Möller Chemie acquires Bengaluru-based Aqua Engineering Services
German specialty chemicals products and solutions provider Bodo Möller Chemie Group has acquired unlisted Bengaluru-based Aqua Engineering Services as part of plans to expand its footprint in the India subcontinent.
Aqua Engineering Services specializes in solutions for fluid transfer and control in water treatment and industrial adhesive chemical solutions.
Bodo Möller Chemie Group said the strategic acquisition is aligned with its Euro 200 million long-term vision to deliver innovative, sustainable, and high-performance chemical solutions across industries such as automobile electronics, manufacturing, energy, and infrastructure in India and neighbouring markets.
The acquisition cost or other terms have not been disclosed. The transaction is expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2025.
The acquisition is expected to strengthen the German company’s presence in the Indian subcontinent and expand its capabilities in a wide range of industries mainly automobile, electronics and railways.
“India continues to be a key growth market for us, and this acquisition enables us to deepen our reach and better serve regional customers with localized expertise. We welcome Aqua Engineering’s team and customers into our global network”, Bodo Möller Chemie Group Chairman and CEO Frank Haug.
According to an official statement, post-acquisition, Aqua Engineering’s customer relationships, product portfolio, and technical resources will be integrated into Bodo Möller Chemie’s existing Indian operations.
A seamless transition plan is in place to ensure continued service quality and business continuity.
Bodo Möller Chemie is already in India and has partnered with leading companies such as Tata, Mahindra, Bosch, HAL and others. Bodo Möller Chemie Group said all its processes comply with the current international ISO standards in the areas of quality management, occupational health and safety or environmental protection.
“We at Aqua Engineering Services’ are elated to be partnering with Bodo Möller Chemie. We believe it is a transition to a new phase with newer opportunities, scale and global collaboration. Aqua Engineering can fill many gaps with this asset transfer agreement:, said Aqua Engineering Services Partner Cletus Francis.
