Ali Group Acquires Welbilt

Alimak Group Acquires Pro-Bel

July 15, 2026

Industrial Services

Alimak Group has signed an agreement to acquire Pro-Bel, a privately owned North American provider of suspended access and fall protection solutions headquartered near Toronto, Canada. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Alimak’s Facade Access division and expand Pro-Bel’s offering across North America, with closing expected in July 2026.

Ali Group Completes Acquisition of BUNN (Bunn Commercial LP)

March 12, 2026

Manufacturing

Ali Group announced it has completed the acquisition of Bunn Commercial LP (BUNN), formerly known as Bunn-O-Matic Corporation. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed, and BUNN will join Ali Group’s global foodservice equipment portfolio, operating in North America as part of the Welbilt portfolio.

Worthington Enterprises Acquires 80% Stake in HALO Products Group

February 1, 2024

Consumer Products

Worthington Enterprises has acquired an 80% ownership stake in an affiliate of HALO Products Group, adding HALO-branded pizza ovens, pellet grills, griddles and accessories to its consumer/outdoor-living portfolio. HALO is based in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, employs about 25 people and generated approximately $7 million in revenue in 2023; the deal is intended to expand Worthington's presence in the outdoor living segment and leverage its ecommerce, marketing and retail relationships to grow the HALO brand.

Worldwide Logistics Group Acquires P. W. Bellingall

May 23, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Worldwide Logistics Group (WWL) has acquired P. W. Bellingall, Inc. (PWB), a San Francisco–based customs brokerage house, to strengthen WWL’s in‑house customs brokerage capabilities and establish a presence in Northern California. The acquisition allows WWL to offer customs brokerage directly to PWB’s food & beverage and coffee customers while integrating PWB’s niche expertise into WWL’s global logistics services.

Pentair Acquires Manitowoc Ice from Welbilt for $1.6 Billion

July 28, 2022

Manufacturing

Pentair plc has completed its acquisition of Manitowoc Ice from Welbilt, Inc. for $1.6 billion, subject to customary adjustments. The purchase brings Manitowoc Ice's ~800 employees, ~1 million installed units and broad commercial ice machine product line into Pentair to expand its commercial water solutions for foodservice and hospitality customers.

Middleby to Acquire Welbilt in Tax-Free Merger

July 6, 2021

Industrial Services

The Middleby Corporation (Middleby) reiterated its conviction behind its signed, definitive transaction to acquire Welbilt via a tax-free merger for Welbilt shareholders. Middleby highlighted expected run-rate cost synergies and said the definitive proxy statement was declared effective June 11, 2021, with shareholder votes scheduled for July 21, 2021.