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The Swiss technology group Bühler announces the repayment of the first tranche of a dual-tranche bond in the amount of CHF 180 million. In 2017, the company raised CHF 420 million through the issue of a dual-tranche Swiss franc denominated senior bond (CHF 180 million Tranche A, CHF 240 million Tranche B) to accelerate its growth plans and expand its investment and acquisition capabilities. It was the first time in its 160-year history that Bühler raised capital on the financial markets.

At its main Swiss site in Uzwil, Bühler is investing in reducing its CO2 emissions. To this end, the company is building a test center together with its Belgian partner Vyncke for recovering energy from biomass generated by Bühler’s Application & Training Centers at the site. The facility will also be used for demonstration and testing purposes with customers and for further development of integrated energy efficiency solutions. “The Bühler-Vyncke test center is an important step for us in implementing our sustainability goals and is intended to serve as an example for energy recovery options in food and feed production,” says Johannes Wick, CEO Business Grains & Food at Bühler.