Amandus Kahl Marks 150th Anniversary with €10 Million Technical Centre Investment
German feed processing equipment manufacturer Amandus Kahl celebrated its 150th anniversary in Reinbek from 3–5 September 2026, announcing plans to invest more than €10 million in a new technical centre at its German headquarters.
Amandus Kahl, the German manufacturer of feed processing machinery, marked its 150th anniversary with a three-day event held at its headquarters in Reinbek, Germany, from 3–5 September 2026, and used the occasion to announce a capital investment of more than €10 million (approximately US$11.6 million) in a new technical centre on the same site.
The official anniversary ceremony on 4 September drew more than 250 guests from politics, business, industry and the company's international customer and partner network. The celebrations were held under the motto "150 Years of Innovation – Tradition with a Future" and centred on the company's engineering expertise, digitalisation, automation and data-supported process solutions, according to Feed Business Middle East & Africa.
Joachim Behrmann, spokesperson for the company's management, reaffirmed the group's commitment to its German base. "We are committed to Germany as a manufacturing location and continue to invest in Reinbek, including in a new technical centre costing over ten million euros. Our personal relationship with our customers remains a constant," he said.
Dr Victoria Behrmann, managing director of Amandus Kahl, highlighted the company's capacity to evolve while drawing on established strengths. "What sets us apart is our combination of process engineering expertise with a network of complementary sister companies. Together, we achieve more than we could alone," she said.
Founded in Hamburg in 1876 as Wendte & Kahl, the company has developed into an international manufacturer of machinery and process plants with a focus on pelletising and process technology for the compound feed industry. Its product portfolio includes flat-die pellet mills, expanders, extruders, pan grinder mills, crushing roller mills, dryers, coolers and fluidised bed plants. The KAHL Expander has been used in feed processing for more than 30 years, the company noted.
Amandus Kahl is the flagship company of the KAHL Group, which comprises nine businesses and employs approximately 900 people.
The three-day programme opened on 3 September with a "Visions & Solutions Day" bringing together international company representatives and employees to discuss technical developments and new applications. The formal ceremony followed on 4 September, with an employee and family celebration closing the event on 5 September.
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