Middleby (MIDD) Acquires Dublin-Based Marco Beverage System

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The Middleby Corporation (MIDD - Free Report) has acquired Marco Beverage Systems, a designer and manufacturer of innovative and energy-efficient beverage dispensing solutions. Located in Dublin, Ireland, Marco Beverage generates annual revenues of $30 million. Apart from Dublin, the company has a facility in Ningbo, China.

The acquisition complements Middleby’s existing beverage portfolio, expanding the company’s cold brew dispense, coffee brewers, and a variety of hot, cold and sparkling water dispenser offerings. The buyout also allows MIDD to leverage Macro Beverage’s touchless and in-counter dispense technology solutions, which are in demand due to its space-saving and handy features.

Middleby’s measures to expand market share, product portfolio and customer base by carrying out successive acquisitions are expected to foster growth. Last month it acquired Escher Mixers, a manufacturer of spiral and planetary mixers. The acquisition builds on Middleby’s existing bakery brands, offering full-line integrated solutions for lower operating costs and enhanced production efficiencies.

Also, in July, the company acquired Colussi Ermes, expanding its food processing solutions. The buyout of CP Packaging in the same month expanded its manufacturing operations in the Food Processing Equipment Group by boosting packaging equipment offerings. In July, MIDD also acquired Icetro, adding to its growing portfolio of beverage brands, expanding its Asian manufacturing capabilities and providing solutions to support customers in the expanding international markets.

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MIDD carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) at present.

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