Middleby has announced the acquisition of frozen dessert equipment manufacturer Emery Thompson.
Based in Brooksville, Florida, Emery Thompson has an annual revenue of roughly $10 million.
A figure for the acquisition was not disclosed by either party.
Tim FitzGerald, CEO of Middleby, said: “Emery Thompson is a highly respected, well-established brand that will greatly enhance our product offerings in the frozen dessert category.
“As gelato, frozen yogurt and custard, sorbet, hard ice cream, sherbet and Italian ice continue to gain popularity in the marketplace, Middleby will be well-positioned to address this customer demand.
“There are many synergies between Emery Thompson and Taylor Company, a globally recognized Middleby brand. When we bring these brands to the market together, we expect there to be opportunities for sales growth for Emery Thompson through existing Middleby market channels and partners.”
Emery Thompson was originally founded in 1905, and specializes in batch freezers and frozen dessert equipment.
