Middleby Acquires Colussi Ermes to Enhance Automation and Food Safety Solutions

The Middleby Corporation acquired Colussi Ermes, a leading manufacturer of automated washing solutions for the food processing industry. Located in Pordenone, Italy, the company has approximately USD50m in annual revenues.

“Colussi Ermes is a highly respected, global leader directly addressing food safety and sanitation, a top priority across the entire food processing industry,” said Tim FitzGerald, Middleby CEO. “Their washing solutions are in demand due to technology that reduces labor needs, decreases water and energy usage, minimizes chemical use and operates in a small footprint. The Colussi washing systems complement our existing food processing solutions and are incorporated in many of our current customer projects. This acquisition will support a significant opportunity for collaboration with brands presently in our portfolio, to deliver best-in-class, full-line solutions to our customers.”

Colussi Ermes provides automated washing solutions for global food processors in many specialties including bakery, confectionery, protein and fruits and vegetables.