The Middleby Corp., Elgin, Ill., acquired M-TEK Corp., an Elgin, Ill.-based manufacturer of modified atmosphere packing (MAP) systems.

“M-TEK is a best-in-class manufacturer of modified atmosphere packaging equipment that will allow us to further expand our packaging solutions and capabilities within our industrial food processing group,” says Selim Bassoul, chairman and CEO of The Middleby Corp. “M-TEK is a highly respected name in the industry, and the acquisition allows us to expand their offerings globally into new markets, growing our worldwide presence.”