JBT Acquires Leading Food Preservation Equipment Provider
Chicago-based JBT Corp. purchased the ICS Solutions business from Stork Food & Dairy Systems, Gainesville, Ga. ICS Solutions is a worldwide leader in the engineering, installation and servicing of high-capacity food preservation equipment.
"We are very excited to add the complementary Hydromatic continuous sterilizer to JBT's product portfolio of filler, seamer and in-container sterilization technologies," says Steve Smith, executive vice president and president of JBT FoodTech. "With this acquisition, JBT will provide a complete range of high-capacity, in-container sterilization solutions to our customers in the growing global beverage, dairy and canning industries. In addition, we have identified and are acting on opportunities to improve operational effectiveness as well as enhance sales and service support for our customers through the combination of the businesses."