Middleby Corporation Acquires Escher Mixers

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.

The Middleby Corporation Acquires Gorreri Food Processing Technology

November 27, 2024

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation has acquired Gorreri Food Processing Technology, a bakery equipment manufacturer based outside Parma, Italy. Gorreri operates a 50,000-sq.-ft. facility with approximately $20 million in annual revenue; Middleby said the acquisition expands its food processing and bakery product line—adding mixers, dosing, decorating, enrobing and ultrasonic portioning solutions—to strengthen its position in the cake and dessert categories.

Middleby Acquires JC Ford

November 1, 2024

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) has acquired JC Ford, a Columbia, Tennessee-based manufacturer of automated tortilla and tortilla chip production systems. The acquisition expands Middleby's Food Processing Group product portfolio into the growing snack/tortilla segment and is expected to provide synergies and margin opportunities.

The Middleby Corporation Acquires Colussi Ermes

July 27, 2022

Manufacturing

The Middleby Corporation has acquired Colussi Ermes, an Italian manufacturer of automated washing solutions for the food processing industry headquartered in Pordenone, Italy. The acquisition (Colussi Ermes has roughly $50 million in annual revenue) expands Middleby's food processing capabilities by adding automated sanitation, water- and energy-saving washing systems to its product portfolio.

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.

The Middleby Corporation Acquires Deutsche Beverage Technology

March 2, 2020

Food & Beverage

The Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD) has acquired Deutsche Beverage Technology, a Charlotte, North Carolina–based designer and manufacturer of beverage brewing and processing systems with approximately $40 million in annual revenue. Middleby said the acquisition complements its recent Ss Brewtech purchase and will accelerate product development while leveraging the sales capabilities of its beverage brands.