The Middleby Corporation Acquires Belgian Appliance Manufacturer Novy

The Middleby Corporation Acquires EVO America

January 30, 2019

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation has acquired EVO America, Inc., a Portland-area designer and manufacturer of patented ventless cooking equipment for the commercial foodservice market. The acquisition, advised by Auctus Capital Partners, expands Middleby’s ventless cooking product offerings and allows integration of EVO’s technology into Middleby’s global sales and distribution channels; terms were not disclosed.

The Middleby Corporation Acquires Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment

September 24, 2021

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) has acquired Imperial Commercial Cooking Equipment, a Corona, California-based manufacturer of commercial ranges, fryers, ovens and countertop equipment with approximately $40 million in annual revenue. The deal expands Middleby’s core cooking portfolio, enhances manufacturing capabilities, and broadens the company’s West Coast footprint and service to fast-casual and chain restaurant customers.

Middleby Acquires Frigomeccanica S.p.A.

August 5, 2025

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation has acquired Frigomeccanica S.p.A., a Parma, Italy–based manufacturer of drying, defrosting, fermentation, refrigeration and preservation equipment for the food processing industry. The acquisition (Frigomeccanica generates about $30 million in annual revenue) expands Middleby’s food processing portfolio and strengthens its full-line solutions for protein, cured meats and ready-to-eat food markets.

Middleby Corporation Acquires Escher Mixers

November 10, 2022

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) acquired Escher Mixers, a Vicenza, Italy–based designer and manufacturer of spiral and planetary mixers for the industrial baking industry. The acquisition expands Middleby’s industrial baking platform and adds automated dough-handling and mixing capabilities to offer full-line integrated solutions for commercial and artisanal bakery customers.

The Middleby Corporation Acquires Oka-Spezialmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

August 13, 2025

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation has acquired Oka-Spezialmaschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG, a Darmstadt, Germany-based designer and manufacturer of industrial extrusion, molding, depositing and cutting equipment serving bakery, confectionery and pet-food markets. Oka generates about $12 million in annual revenue; the deal expands Middleby’s food processing and full-line bakery solutions and is expected to drive sales synergies and broader geographic reach for Oka.

26North Acquires Majority Stake in Middleby's Residential Kitchen Business; Rebrands as Composition Brands

February 5, 2026

Consumer Products

Affiliates of 26North Partners LP acquired a controlling interest in The Middleby Corporation’s Residential Kitchen business, with Middleby retaining a significant non‑controlling stake through a joint venture. The business has been rebranded as Composition Brands and will operate as an independent platform housing premium and ultra‑luxury residential kitchen and outdoor living brands including Viking, AGA, Rangemaster, La Cornue, Lynx and U-Line.