Middleby: Acquires Emery Thompson Company

Elgin / IL. (tmc) The Middleby Corporation, a leading worldwide manufacturer of equipment for the commercial foodservice, announced the acquisition of Emery Thompson, a well-known, global brand in frozen dessert equipment. Located in Brooksville, Florida, the company has revenues of USD 10 million annually. «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,» said Tim FitzGerald, Middleby CEO. «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.» An industry-leading brand since 1905, Emery Thompson is known for its best-in-class batch freezers and innovation in frozen dessert equipment. The company has a reputation for delivering an exceptional customer experience with outstanding customer service and specialized training offerings.