Middleby acquires Frigomeccanica SpA

The Middleby Corporation acquired Frigomeccanica SpA, an Italian maker of drying, defrosting, refrigeration and preservation equipment for food processing, with ~$30m annual revenue, to expand its food processing portfolio ahead of a planned 2026 spinoff.

“The Middleby Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of commercial and residential foodservice and food processing equipment, has acquired Frigomeccanica SpA.”

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