Capol GmbH acquires Curt Georgi GmbH & Co. KG

Capol GmbH has acquired Curt Georgi GmbH & Co. KG, effective June 30, 2025. Capol is a business unit of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities GmbH (FCS), Munich. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. As part of the long-term growth strategy, Capol thus sets the stage for further development and targeted integration of existing and new areas of expertise in the food industry.

Since its founding as an innovative family-owned company 150 years ago, Curt Georgi has become a key provider of specialised flavors. With a broad range of natural and nature-identical flavours, the company is trusted by leading confectionery, baked goods, milk and ice cream companies worldwide. High-quality products and world-class technical advice make Curt Georgi known as a flexible partner with a high level of customer-specific solution expertise, the company says.

The common customer structure and high levels of supplement between Capol’s and Curt Georgi’s product programs form the basis to successfully continue the international growth trajectory of both companies as part of the integration. Shared values such as partnership, quality and trust form the foundation of the acquisition and stand for a sustainable, long-term oriented further development of Curt Georgi, according to the companies.

“Both companies and their strong brands are renowned for deep technical expertise in their respective fields of business,” explains Peter Hantl, CEO Capol GmbH. “The integration of Curt Georgi allows us to significantly expand and strategically evolve our locally existing flavor business.” Curt Georgi also adds to CAPOL’s existing product and service portfolio in the field of surface treatments and natural colours, opening up new perspectives.

“The integration creates a complementary offering that enables both companies to leverage their respective market potential even stronger in future,” explains Filip Krulis, CEO Freudenberg Chemical Specialities GmbH. “The acquisition underscores our ambition to keep expanding our leading market position through focused growth in highly specialized segments.” Customers from both companies will benefit from integrated single-source solutions and the strong global presence through the joint international distribution network.

“As a family-owned company with a history spanning over 175 years, we are committed to
ensuring the highest level of stability and continuity for all our new employees and customers,”
adds Dr. Sebastian Weiß, CFO Freudenberg Chemical Specialities GmbH. “We firmly believe
that Curt Georgi is a valuable addition to the entire FCS Group, and we warmly welcome our
new colleagues”.