The Middleby Corporation

Middleby specializes in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing, and servicing a wide range of foodservice equipment for commercial restaurants, institutional kitchens, food processing operations, and premium residential kitchens.

Gordon O'Brien

Chairman and Board Member

Past deals in Refrigeration

Emery Thompson

Acquisition in 2024
Emery Thompson Machinery is a specialized manufacturer and distributor of equipment for frozen dessert production. Their product range includes ice cream makers and related machinery, designed to support the creation of a variety of frozen dessert items. The company provides comprehensive services, from machining and welding to electro-mechanical assembly, technical sales support, refrigeration, and spare parts support.

Follett Corp.

Acquisition in 2016
Follett Corporation is a manufacturer specializing in the design and production of ice storage bins, ice machines, ice and water dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers, primarily serving the foodservice and healthcare industries. The company also provides additional products such as sizing tools, remote ice delivery equipment, and temperature monitoring systems. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Easton, Pennsylvania, Follett has manufacturing facilities in Poland and Pennsylvania. Its products cater to a diverse range of sectors, including healthcare, convenience stores, restaurants, supermarkets, workplace hydration, sports and recreation venues, and on-site dining industries across Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. Recently, Follett has introduced the Horizon Eliteā„¢ ice machines, recognized for their innovation and quality.

Desmon

Acquisition in 2014
Desmon S.p.A specializes in the production and distribution of professional refrigeration equipment tailored for the food and medical sectors across Europe. The company provides a diverse array of products, including catering equipment, blast chillers, pastry and ice cream freezers, and various remote cooling units. Additionally, it offers specialized equipment for medical applications, such as blood bank refrigerators and laboratory cooling solutions. Desmon is committed to supporting its clients through comprehensive after-sales services and spare parts management, ensuring the reliability and efficiency of its advanced refrigeration technologies for modern kitchens and medical facilities.

U-Line Corporation

Acquisition in 2014
U-Line Corporation is a Milwaukee-based manufacturer of premium ice-making and refrigeration products for modern kitchens. It specializes in modular under-counter units, including ice machines, beverage centers, wine refrigerators, refrigerators and freezers, designed to preserve food, beverages and wine. The company emphasizes design, quality and innovation and notes that its products are designed, engineered and made in the USA. With a global footprint, U-Line serves markets worldwide through offices and distributors across five continents.

Celfrost Innovations

Acquisition in 2013
Celfrost Innovations Pvt. Ltd. supplies refrigeration, freezing, and foodservice products and solutions for hotels, restaurants, bars, frozen yogurt stores, coffee shops, bakeries, ice cream and beverage segments, food retail sectors, and healthcare segments.

Viking Range

Acquisition in 2012
Viking Range, LLC, based in Greenwood, Mississippi, specializes in manufacturing and retailing high-end kitchen appliances. The company provides a comprehensive range of products, including cooking equipment such as freestanding ranges, ovens, and microwaves, as well as ventilation systems like wall hoods and custom ventilators. Viking also offers refrigeration solutions, including built-in units and wine cellars, alongside kitchen cleanup appliances like dishwashers. Additionally, the company features outdoor cooking equipment, countertop appliances, and a variety of culinary tools, including cookware and cutlery. Viking Range is recognized for its commitment to quality and innovation in the kitchen appliance industry.

Maurer-Atmos

Acquisition in 2011
Maurer-Atmos is a manufacturer based in Reichenau, Germany, specializing in production systems and engineering solutions for the thermal food processing industry. The company produces a range of equipment including smokehouse systems, cooking systems, baking systems, semi-continuous and continuous batch systems, thawing systems, air conditioning systems, intensive cooling systems, smoke generators, and kettles. Maurer-Atmos's products facilitate various processes such as smoking, drying, maturing, cooking, cooling, and baking of meat, fish, and poultry. The company is dedicated to providing innovative solutions tailored to the needs of its clients in the food processing sector.

Wells Bloomfield

Acquisition in 2007
Wells Bloomfield, LLC specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of commercial foodservice equipment and beverage systems for both businesses and households. The company's product range includes built-in cooking and warming systems, refrigeration units, countertop cooking equipment, and various types of fryers and convection ovens. Additionally, Wells Bloomfield provides a comprehensive selection of beverage systems, featuring automatic and pour-over coffee brewers, tea brewers, hot water machines, and a variety of accessories such as decanters and thermal servers. By catering to the diverse needs of the foodservice industry, Wells Bloomfield plays a significant role in enhancing operational efficiency and product quality for its customers.
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