Fortifi says the acquisition expands its thermal processing portfolio and broadens its capabilities in bakery, where frozen formats are changing production and distribution.
The new building will add around 70,000 sq. ft. of office, manufacturing, research and industrial space, representing an investment of about $25 million in construction, machinery and equipment.
Midera says acquisition strengthens its ability to deliver complete processing lines for poultry clients and advances its total line solutions strategy.
At the Science & Innovation Center, bakery and snack manufacturers work with RBS experts to develop new products, optimize processes, address manufacturing challenges and prepare for commercial-scale production.
Turatti Group, comprising Turatti, Tecnoceam, VGC and RS Tecnology, specializes in manufacturing food processing systems for fresh produce, fruits, prepared foods and convenience foods.
SEPAmatic designs and manufactures its technologies in Germany, including low-pressure belt separators and screw separators, perforated drums in multiple configurations, conveyors and spare parts.
Designed to support the company's growth across the U.S. and Canada, the new facility will serve as a hub for sales, engineering, service, customer training and final assembly of Schubert packaging machines.
Now known as Midera Food Processing, the spinoff company provides food processing equipment and automation solutions for industrial protein, bakery and snack producers, delivering total line solutions from preparation and thermal processing through packaging.
The Deighton acquisition includes production capabilities in the protein, fish, dairy and bakery sectors for a range of food processing customers, with strong geographic coverage across the UK and Europe, and growth markets in Latin America, India and Southeast Asia.