Global food processing automation company, Fortifi Food Processing Solutions says its acquisition of protein processing solutions business, Provisur Technologies reflects its strategy to offer complete, full-line solutions that include best-in-class automation, robotics and software capabilities.
Fortifi CEO, Massimo Bizzi, said it was a pivotal moment for the company and its customers.
“Joining forces with Provisur will strengthen our product breadth across the protein value chair. By extending our application expertise and growing our operating footprint, we will be able to improve customer experience and outcomes,” Bizzi said.
He added that the acquisition will deepen Fortifi’s capabilities in downstream protein processing, bringing advanced solutions in grinding, forming, slicing and tumbling technologies. Provisur’s portfolio of brands, which includes AM2C, Beehive, Cashin, Formax, Hoegger, Lutetia and Weiler, complement Fortifi’s existing product technologies and enhance its ability to deliver integrated solutions to food processing customers around the world.
Provisur Technologies president, Brian Perkins, said the company was proud of what it had created, “a company shaped by innovation, customer commitment and technical excellence”.
“Becoming part of Fortifi marks a meaningful new chapter for us, and one that expands the reach of our business and accelerates our shared vision for the future of food processing,” Perkins said.
Fortifi board member, Josh Weisenbeck, said, “Provisur brings highly respected brands and application expertise that strengthen Fortifi’s position in further processing and enhance its ability to deliver end-to-end solutions worldwide. We’re pleased to welcome the Provisur team and look forward to supporting this next phase of growth.”
Provisur employees will join Fortifi’s broad-based ownership program, which provides all employees with the opportunity to participate in equity ownership.
