On 16 August 2024 CNC Group announced that it acquired the shares of DTO BV. The companies are aiming for a strong partnership that will stimulate their growth ambitions in the export of products and services related to the cultivation of edible mushrooms.
According to a CNC press release, the acquisition of DTO marks a unique milestone in the growth strategy of CNC Group and reflects ‘its aim for optimisation and flexibility in substrate production and the continued development of the group’s export position in the global market. DTO supplies substrate to mushrooms farms around the world.’ Thanks to a patented loading concept, the company is able to maintain an optimal quality of mushroom substrate during transport. The joint expertise of CNC Group and DTO will result in a strong synergy and a broader range of high-quality products and services for all clients. “This acquisition underlines the strategic focus of CNC Group to strengthen its global export activities and realise long-term growth. We want to continue to operate with a focus on the globally increasing consumption of edible mushrooms. We are very pleased with the added expertise provided by the DTO team and are happy to welcome them to CNC group,” says Eric van Asselt, CEO of CNC Group.
“DTO has clients in 40 countries and employs 15 people. As we want to continue our growth and boost our innovative strength, we are pleased to have the unique opportunity to join forces with CNC in our company’s 30th year,” says Robert Klinkenberg, Managing Director of DTO BV. Clients are assured of the continued high quality of DTO’s products. The merger of activities will give clients worldwide access both to the superior substrate they are familiar with and to a broader portfolio of products and technical support that will help them optimise their own results. DTO will continue its current operations and development under the familiar leadership of its Managing Director Robert Klinkenberg.
About CNC (Circular Natural Compost):
CNC Group is a leading group of companies focused on high-quality substrate, mushroom and mycelium solutions for the European and global market. The company has over 300 employees in seven cultivation and production locations, and its success is based on over 70 years of superior expertise and innovative strength. The internationally operating group consists of the following companies: CNC Grondstoffen, CNC Exotic Mushrooms, AMCO, Verbruggen Paddestoelen, Verbruggen Substraat and Veme Specials in the Netherlands (the latter three were taken over in March of this year) and HolPol Compost in Poland.
About DTO:
The origins of DTO lie in the town of Deurne, where the company started some 30 years ago. The company’s mission was always to transport mushroom compost worldwide without compromising quality during transport. Throughout the years, DTO developed an innovative method to realise this goal. As a result, it soon attracted clients worldwide.
