The Middleby Corporation announced on November 1, 2024, the acquisition of JC Ford, a prominent manufacturer of tortilla production equipment systems. JC Ford, founded in 1945 and based in Columbia, Tennessee, generates $70 million in annual revenues.
This acquisition is strategically aimed at strengthening Middleby's Food Processing Group within the snack food category, which is identified as an attractive and growing market. JC Ford offers automated, full-line solutions for corn and flour tortillas, tortilla chips, and other corn-based snacks.
Middleby CEO Tim FitzGerald highlighted that JC Ford's innovative solutions have become an industry standard, enabling customers to automate production lines with a low cost of ownership. The acquisition is expected to leverage significant synergies for added growth and margin opportunities.
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