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 Double D Food Engineering has been acquired by US food processing equipment supplier JBT FoodTech for an undisclosed sum.
Part of the JBT Corporation, JBT FoodTech is a global industrial food processing supplier with worldwide distribution channels. JBT FoodTech's European head office is based in Helsingborg, Sweden. However, all Double D products will continue to be designed and manufactured at the company's 40,000 square foot factory in Broxburn just outside Edinburgh. Managing director, Bob Petrie, who will remain in place with his management team, commented: "Double D's product range has worldwide applications and, indeed, when we purchased the company in 2007 they already had installations in every major continent. The JBT FoodTech acquisition allows us to further broaden our horizons across the world. "I'd like to reassure our UK customers that the senior management team will remain in place, as will all current contacts for sales, service, spare parts and after-market activities. In that respect, it's business as usual." JBT's general manager for Europe, Nicklas Margard, added: Double D is justifiably recognised for its reputation for quality build, innovation in technology and loyal customer service. We are delighted with this acquisition as we see a perfect synergy between both company's product ranges. We look forward to working closely with Bob and his team to develop JBT FoodTech's products within the baking and global protein processing segment." www.jbtfoodtech.com |
