The Middleby Corporation  announced the acquisition of Frigomeccanica S.p.A, expanding its portfolio of food processing equipment and full line solutions. With annual revenues of USD 30 million, Frigomeccanica is a leading provider of equipment solutions for drying, defrosting, fermentation, refrigeration and preservation used in food processing.

The Parma-based company serves expanding categories for Middleby, including dried meats, cured ham and ready-to-eat foods. It also produces bar furniture, ice cream showcases and refrigerated counters for pastries. The US-headquartered manufacturer specializes in equipment for the commercial foodservice, food processing, and residential kitchen industries. Frigomecanicca will exhibit at Host Milano in October.

“Frigomeccanica brings complementary product expertise and extensive engineering capabilities to our food processing business. Recognized as a technology leader with solutions that offer operational efficiencies, Frigomeccanica advancements allow customers to extend product shelf life and deliver premium food quality to address the growing global demand for protein food sources,” said Tim FitzGerald, Middleby CEO. “We expect to capitalize on growth opportunities, leveraging the extensive Middleby customer base and our well-established global sales footprint. Our significant Italian and European manufacturing capabilities of complementary brands and products support strong synergies within the group. In addition, the acquisition further strengthens our ability to provide long-term shareholder value in the food processing business after the spinoff is completed in 2026.”

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