Pigarné moves forward with Compaxo
Sometimes something changes in the sector that marks a new chapter. That’s the case for Pigarné, the specialized piglet slaughterhouse in Lichtenvoorde, which has been acquired by the Compaxo Group. With the takeover, Pigarné now has a new owner who can further develop the company. At the same time, Dirk gets more room to fully focus on VAEX and the international pig and livestock trade.
From two companies to one
Anyone familiar with the sector knows that Dirk Govers has linked his name to both Pigarné and VAEX for years. Two companies, one entrepreneur. On April 1st, Pigarné and Compaxo first expressed their intention to continue together, and now the acquisition is complete. Pigarné joins Compaxo. Why this choice? “With Compaxo, we have found a partner that fits well with our way of working,” says Dirk Govers. “This step gives Pigarné the opportunity to develop further while ensuring continuity for our partners.” So, not a hasty decision, but a conscious choice for a party big enough to help Pigarné move forward.
And this is no ordinary party. Compaxo is a family business with a history of over 130 years, with its own slaughterhouse in Zevenaar and several meat processing locations in the Netherlands. A solid player in the meat chain, now adding a specialized piglet slaughterhouse with Pigarné.
In conversation with Menno van der Post, director Compaxo Group
Why did Compaxo want to acquire Pigarné? “Pigarné has a strong position as a specialized piglet slaughterhouse, with a solid network of national suppliers and international customers. We can add our scale, our sales channels, and our knowledge of the chain to that. This creates opportunities to further grow the activities in Lichtenvoorde.“
What will change for Pigarné itself? “At this moment, very little. Pigarné will remain in Lichtenvoorde, with the same team and under the same name. In the coming period, we will work together to shape exactly what the collaboration will look like.” What is the main focus? “Continuity, quality, and reliability. That’s exactly what we are aiming for.“
A new chapter
For Dirk Govers, it probably feels a bit like saying goodbye to something he has invested years of time and energy in. But above all, it is a new beginning: Pigarné now has the space to grow with Compaxo, and Dirk Govers can fully focus on VAEX. Two companies that once shared one roof are now each going their own way, both with a strong future ahead. That’s exactly why this story is about more than just Pigarné and Compaxo. It shows how the meat chain in the Netherlands continues to evolve: smaller, specialized companies seek to join larger parties in order to keep growing.
For Pigarné, it means more scale, sales channels, and knowledge at their disposal. For Compaxo, a stronger position in piglet slaughter. And for VAEX, the chance to build further, with Pigarné in good hands.
Pigarné - Young Pork Meat | Lichtenvoorde
Pigarné - Young Pork Meat | Lichtenvoorde
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Compaxo | Zevenaar
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Compaxo | slaughter process
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