OctoFrost, a Malmo, Sweden-headquartered manufacturer of food processing equipment, has acquired HiTec Food Systems, a Zwolle Netherlands-based producer tailor-made food processing equipment. This partnership enhances its global market position, combined portfolio, and shared commitment to customer-centric solutions.
This strategic move combines OctoFrost’s expertise in blanching, cooking, chilling, and freezing with HiTec’s specialized capabilities in coating, frying, oil filtering, cooking, grilling and cooling, while expanding the OctoFrost Group to three production sites in Sweden and the Netherlands.
“This acquisition represents an important step in our mission to serve our customers with the most innovative, efficient, and reliable food processing solutions. Together, we are better equipped to support our customers’ success and add more value to their operations,” said Rasmus Larsson, chief executive officer of the OctoFrost Group.
Eddie van Dam, chief executive officer of HiTec Food Systems, stated: “Teaming up with OctoFrost is a natural step in our growth and development. Together, as part of the OctoFrost Group, we can deliver greater value by offering end-to-end processing solutions while ensuring HiTec remains a strong and innovative industry player.”
Jeroen Lijkendijk, sales director of HiTec, added: “Joining OctoFrost allows us to strengthen its solutions and extend its reach globally. We are eager to build on HiTec’s legacy of quality and innovation while joining OctoFrost to provide complete food processing systems for our customers.”
