On 10 July 2026, Dacke Industri acquired 85% of the shares in Divardy Bakery Services B.V., a Dutch company specialising in customised conveyor systems and engineered solutions for the industrial bakery industry.
The acquisition of Divardy Bakery Services represents a strategic milestone in strengthening our European footprint and expanding our portfolio of industrial companies. The company will become part of our Precision & Protection division, where its technical expertise and international market presence will enhance the group’s collective knowledge and support collaboration across the organisation.
Divardy Bakery Services specialises in customised conveyor systems and engineered solutions for the industrial bakery industry. In addition to its own product portfolio, the company provides aftermarket services and spare parts to a large installed base of equipment serving customers across international markets. The company is headquartered in Nieuwegein, the Netherlands. They employs approximately 40 people and has an annual turnover of about EUR 9 million.
“We are happy to join Dacke Industri, a long-term owner that shares our values and vision for the future. This partnership provides a strong platform for continued growth while allowing Divardy Bakery Services to remain the innovative and customer-focused company it is today,” says David Rijke, CEO and co-owner of Divardy Bakery Services B.V.
“We are pleased to welcome Divardy Bakery Services to our group. Their engineering expertise and strong position within industrial bakery solutions make them an excellent fit for our Precision & Protection division. Together, we will strengthen our capabilities, expand our international presence and create new opportunities for long-term growth,” says Kenneth Carlsson, President Precision and Protection of Dacke Industri and Chairman of Divardy Bakery Services B.V.
This is Dacke Industri
Dacke Industri is a long-term owner that invests in innovative technology companies within selected niches with potential for development. We provide expertise and strategic guidance to build sustainable companies over time. We follow a decentralized model where our companies have a high degree of autonomy and are run independently.
Our companies have their own products or systems with a strong technical focus, development- and design expertise, and quality execution. The companies use existing platforms for innovation and work towards environmentally sustainable products and production.
Today Dacke Industri has 35 subsidiaries within 4 divisions, about 2000 employees worldwide, and net sales of SEK 5 billion.
Dacke Industri is owned by Nordstjernan since January 2016.
For more information, please contact:
Kenneth Carlsson
President Precision and Protection
Dacke Industri
+ 46 70 885 03 16 kenneth.carlsson@dackeindustri.com
David Rijke
CEO
Divardy Bakery Services B.V.
+ 31 621886366 d.rijke@divardy.nl
Lars Fredin
Group CEO
Dacke Industri
+46 70 770 71 00 lars.fredin@dackeindustri.com
Camilla Quist
Group Communication and Administration Manager
Dacke Industri
+46 70 590 03 70 camilla.quist@dackeindustri.com
From the left in the image: Lars Fredin, Group CEO of Dacke Industri, David Rijke, CEO and co-owner of Divardy Bakery Services B.V., Kenneth Carlsson, President Precision and Protection of Dacke Industri.