Marlen International acquires Unitherm Food Systems
The acquisition expands Marlen’s ability to deliver custom, best-of-breed, continuous thermal and chilling food processing equipment in the meat and protein sector.
Marlen International, Inc., a Riverside, Mo.-based division of Duravant, Downers Grove, Ill., acquired Unitherm Food Systems, Inc., a Bristow, Okla.-based manufacturer of thermal food processing equipment. The acquisition expands Marlen’s ability to deliver custom, best-of-breed, continuous thermal and chilling food processing equipment and further strengthens Marlen’s offerings in the meat and protein sector.
Unitherm maintains a global footprint with offices in the Netherlands and Thailand. Its portfolio includes highly advanced hygienic cooking, chilling, pasteurizing and freezing equipment as well as a full suite of value-added services, including process improvement consultations, food safety audits, executive chef consultations and R&D support.