Datwyler acquires majority stake in Capsul’in to strengthen leadership in coffee-capsule solutions

Coffee capsule production in Schattdorf, Switzerland

Datwyler Holding AG (Datwyler), a global producer of high-value, system-critical components, has signed an agreement to acquire 51% of Capsul’Invest SA und Brain Corp SA (together operating as Capsul’in), a leading provider of aluminum coffee capsule solutions headquartered in Luxembourg with annual revenues of approximately EUR 90 million. The parties have also agreed on a call option that allows Datwyler to acquire the remaining 49% by mid-2029, while the existing management team will continue to lead the company, ensure operational continuity and drive future growth through an earn-out structure. Because Datwyler has already been producing the majority of Capsul’in’s volumes of aluminum capsules for several years on dedicated lines at its Schattdorf site (Switzerland), the acquisition will increase Datwyler’s consolidated net sales by a mid-double-digit million CHF due to the elimination of internal revenues after closing. The transaction is fully self-financed and will not affect Datwyler’s net leverage. Closing is expected during the first quarter of 2026. The purchase price is not disclosed.

The acquisition strengthens Datwyler’s position in the fast-growing single-serve coffee market, where Capsul’in is recognized for its strong innovation, customer proximity, patented designs, and rapid growth. It gives Datwyler direct access to innovation and development capabilities and to the ecosystem of single-serve coffee capsule providers, thereby complementing its core competencies in materials and product industrialization. This combination strengthens Datwyler’s ability to deliver differentiated, high-performance solutions and supports its strategic expansion into structurally growing, low-cyclical end markets. Datwyler’s F&B business has continued to grow through long-term partnerships and steady demand.

Acquiring Capsul’in is the natural next step in our partnership and strengthens our leadership in attractive niche markets. By combining Capsul’in’s solution design, market access, and proprietary technology with Datwyler’s material and industrialization expertise, we reinforce our innovation power and secure sustainable, long-term growth in a highly attractive, repeat-purchase business.

Volker Cwielong

CEO

The transaction ensures Datwyler’s continued participation in the expanding Nespresso-compatible aluminum capsule segment and opens opportunities in new formats and compostable and bio-based solutions.

Datwyler has been our trusted partner for many years. Their global footprint, technical depth, and financial strength provide the ideal foundation for scaling efficiently while maintaining continuity for our employees, operations, and over 100 customers. We are fully committed to driving the next phase of growth together.

Laurent Lombart

Co-Founder and CEO of Capsul’in

The aluminum capsule market is experiencing structural growth, with the Nespresso-compatible aluminum capsule segment expected to expand by around 3-5% CAGR in the coming years. Growth is fueled by premiumization, higher performance demands, and the ongoing shift from plastic to aluminum in Europe. The upcoming EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) further strengthens the case for aluminum due to its recyclability, while plastic formats face rising regulatory pressure. These dynamics increase the demand for high-precision, high-reliability suppliers. Datwyler, already operating one of the world’s largest industrial-scale aluminum capsule production plants, benefits from strong operational familiarity with Capsul’in and minimal integration needs – further strengthening its role as a leading supplier in a market that prizes innovation, quality and scale.