AMF gets Tromp

US company AMF Bakery Systems now owns Nertherlands-based Tromp Bakery Equipment BV, a global supplier of baking equipment.
Tromp designs and manufactures sheeting lines for pie, pizza, pastry and bread bakers and has been in business since its foundation in 1985 by Bas Tromp.

The company produces high quality stainless steel food production lines specially designed and produced with the latest techniques like full 3D design, laser cutting and CNC milling equipment.
Tromp Bakery Equipment has a facility in Atlanta Georgia, United States, that handles sales in North America, and has representatives in most countries throughout the world.
Ken Newsome, AMF president, said: “We are excited to join forces with Tromp as they have an excellent reputation for quality and innovation in the growing market of pies, pizza, pastries and other specialty items.
“Additionally, as industrial bakers explore sheeting as part of their approach to bread make up, this gives us leading-edge technology to help our traditional AMF customers. This strategic addition enables us to leverage our position as a global leader in high-speed bread and bun bakery systems and expand our offering into the specialty bakery sector.”
Said Bas tromp: “As I considered slowing down and thought about the future of my company, I wanted a place that would build on what we have accomplished.
“I feel AMF and their affiliation with Markel makes them a unique organization that will best serve our customers and the people who helped build this company. We have very similar values with AMF when it comes to innovation, taking care of our people and especially taking care of our customers.”