The Middleby Corporation Acquires Gorreri Food Processing Technology

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Middleby Corporation Acquires Emery Thompson

October 11, 2024

Manufacturing

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.