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Komline-Sanderson Acquires Fluid Quip, Inc.

January 6, 2022

Manufacturing

Komline-Sanderson has acquired Fluid Quip, Inc., a Springfield, Ohio-based manufacturer of separation and processing equipment for the corn wet‑milling, ethanol and pulp & paper industries; the transaction closed on December 30, 2021. The acquisition expands Komline's product offering and engineering/service capabilities in corn wet‑milling and renewable fuels markets and adds a U.S. manufacturing presence in Ohio.

ProMach Acquires TechniBlend

February 16, 2022

Manufacturing

ProMach has acquired TechniBlend, a Waukesha-based supplier of engineered liquid and beverage processing systems, bringing TechniBlend's blending, carbonation, deaeration and turnkey processing capabilities into ProMach's portfolio. The deal expands ProMach's upstream processing technologies and strengthens its ability to offer turnkey processing-to-packaging solutions across food, beverage, chemical and personal care markets.

Cargill Acquires Owensboro Grain Company

January 20, 2023

Food & Beverage

Cargill has acquired Owensboro Grain Company, a fifth-generation family-owned soybean processing facility and refinery in Owensboro, Kentucky. The acquisition expands Cargill's North American oilseeds capacity and modernizes its supply chain capabilities to support demand from food, feed and renewable fuel markets; terms were not disclosed and the transaction completed in January 2023.

Milne Fruit Products Acquires Valley Processing Assets

September 21, 2020

Food & Beverage

Milne Fruit Products, a Prosser, Washington-based fruit processor, has acquired the assets of Valley Processing in Sunnyside, Washington, including juice and puree production lines and freezer/cold storage facilities. Milne said the purchase expands capacity and product synergies with its existing fruit and vegetable puree and juice offerings, enabling continued growth with its industrial food ingredient, beverage and health & wellness customers.

Southeastern Mills Acquires JMH Premium

December 12, 2019

Food & Beverage

Southeastern Mills, Inc., a fourth-generation family-owned food ingredients company based in Rome, Georgia, has acquired JMH Premium, a Salt Lake City-based developer and manufacturer of flavor bases, gravies, marinades, dressings and other food ingredients. The acquisition expands Southeastern Mills' B2B food ingredients capabilities and adds custom flavor development and manufacturing capacity to its business-to-business foods segment.

Bengal Machine Acquires Majority Interest in CSE Bliss Manufacturing

February 3, 2020

Manufacturing

Bengal Machine, parent company of Schutte Hammermill and other size-reduction brands, has acquired a majority interest in CSE Bliss Manufacturing, a hammer mill manufacturer based in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The Bliss family will retain a significant ownership position and the deal is intended to combine complementary capabilities to offer fully integrated, turnkey size-reduction solutions across multiple end markets including biomass, animal feed and pet food.