11.00 GMT Newquay, UK
26 March 2021

Bennamann are delighted to announce that CNH Industrial, a global leader  in the capital goods sector, and manufacturer of agricultural equipment, whose brands include New Holland Agriculture, Case IH, CASE Construction Equipment and IVECO commercial vehicles, has acquired a minority stake in Bennamann. CNH Industrial is a global leader in sustainability, as well as in the commercialisation of products which can be powered by renewable fuel sources.

Bennamann develop and market technology to capture and repurpose fugitive methane emissions from agricultural and other sectors. The company prevents this harmful greenhouse gas from entering the atmosphere and, using highly innovative and patented technology, processes it into liquid fugitive methane for distribution and use as an energy rich renewable biofuel with a ‘better-than-zero’ carbon footprint.

Bennamann’s entire vision is built upon circular economy principles. In the case of agriculture, by capturing methane emitted from anaerobically digested manure slurry and other organic waste the company enables farmers to reduce their environmental impact and carbon footprint, comply with pollution abatement  legislation, achieve energy independence through using some of the biofuel produced for on-site power and heat, as well as use the biologically enhanced digestate as an alternative to chemical fertilisers. Biofuel production not used on the farm is sold by Bennamann into various biogas markets, including for vehicle and off-road machinery use as well as heat provision, and the resulting profits are shared with the farmer.

This pioneering and groundbreaking business model makes farming more sustainable in both environmental and economic terms. Chris Mann, Bennamann’s co-founder and Chairman commented; ”We see our commercially viable technology not only as a way to help farm businesses become economically stronger and greener, but also a way to provide funding and technology to support regenerative and restorative farming practices which further helps futureproof the vital role of agriculture in the UK”.

This minority stake acquisition will see CNH Industrial become Bennamann’s exclusive strategic agricultural technology partner worldwide.

Commenting on the deal, recently appointed Bennamann CEO, Matt Hague said; “We here at Bennamann are really excited to be working with CNH Industrial. The synergies between our two companies in terms of our commitment to clean energy and helping farmers drive down emissions and become more sustainable are clear. CNH Industrial’s investment is going to help Bennamann accelerate growth and also brings to the company a wide range of manufacturing, supply chain and operational expertise. We have big plans for the future and this backing, from one of the world’s pre-eminent agriculture technology providers, is a key moment for us”.

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) is a world-class equipment and services company. Driven by its purpose of Breaking New Ground, which centers on Innovation, Sustainability and Productivity, the Company provides the strategic direction, R&D capabilities, and investments that enable the success of its five core Brands: Case IH, New Holland Agriculture and STEYR, supplying 360° agriculture applications from machines to implements and the digital technologies that enhance them; and CASE and New Holland Construction Equipment delivering a full lineup of construction products that make the industry more productive. Across a history spanning over two centuries, CNH Industrial has always been a pioneer in its sectors and continues to passionately innovate and drive customer efficiency and success. As a truly global company, CNH Industrial’s 37,000+ employees form part of a diverse and inclusive workplace, focused on empowering customers to grow, and build, a better world.

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