Rieter reported a strong increase in order intake and sales for the first half of 2026, driven primarily by the first-time consolidation of Barmag following the completion of the largest acquisition in the company’s history. Order intake rose 56% year-on-year to CHF 554.1 million, compared with
Rieter has announced a significant organizational restructuring in preparation for its planned acquisition of OC Oerlikon’s Barmag Division, a move that will position the company as the world’s leading system provider for both natural and man-made fibers. The acquisition is expected to receive regulatory approvals and close in the fourth quarter of 2025. Effective January













