The Middleby Corporation Acquires Emery Thompson
October 11, 2024
The Middleby Corporation has acquired Emery Thompson, a Brooksville, Florida-based maker of frozen dessert equipment known for its batch freezers, with approximately $10 million in annual revenue. Middleby said the acquisition will broaden its frozen dessert product portfolio and create cross-selling opportunities with its Taylor brand to drive sales growth.
- Buyers
- The Middleby Corporation
- Targets
- Emery Thompson
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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