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Veteran Provisur Executive Joins Fortifi Food Processing Solutions Board

Mel Cohen joins the BOD.
Fortifi Food Processing Solutions

While he served as CCI's VP of corporate development, Cohen led the acquisition of Formax, Weiler-Beehive and Young and Associates to form Provisur Technologies, of which he served as president and CEO through 2022. 

February 23, 2026

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions announced the appointment of Mel Cohen to the company's board of directors. As executive vice president and chief operating officer of Chicago-based CC Industries (CCI), Cohen has a lengthy track record with investments and acquisitions in a dynamic international enterprise.

While he served as CCI's VP of corporate development, Cohen led the acquisition of Formax, Weiler-Beehive and Young and Associates to form Provisur Technologies, of which he served as president and CEO through 2022. 

He led Provisur through a period of significant growth powered by new product development, global expansion and targeted acquisitions.

"We're delighted to welcome Mel Cohen to the Fortifi board," said Fortifi CEO Massimo Bizzi. “Mel’s deep experience leading complex international portfolios and his strategic perspective will be instrumental as we accelerate our global growth initiatives.”

Provisur Technologies joined Fortifi's global portfolio of food processing companies in 2025.

About Fortifi Food Processing Solutions
Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and operating worldwide, Fortifi is a leading food processing automation solutions platform. Fortifi serves customers through its global manufacturing and service footprint, and drives improvements in food quality and yield, labor productivity, and worker safety for many of the world’s largest food producers. Fortifi’s growing portfolio includes Bettcher, Frontmatec, MHM Automation, Provisur, Nothum, REICH, Kais Software, LIMA, Wyma, Area52, Cantrell-Gainco, Greenline and BANSS.

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