Marel, Iceland, is taking two significant steps toward a more streamlined and cost-effective manufacturing footprint. As a result, the food processing equipment manufacturer announced plans to cease production of freezers in Singapore. The wind-down of manufacturing activities in Singapore is expected to be finished before mid-year 2015.
Marel also announced plans to merge its Des Moines, Iowa, manufacturing operation with its Gainesville, Ga., one in order to capture synergies and increase its competitiveness. The transition process will begin in January 2015, with completion before year-end 2015.