Heat and Control, a manufacturer of food industry equipment, has acquired Fabcon Food Systems Ltd, a provider of custom-made processing and handling equipment systems for the food industry.   

The acquisition reinforces Heat and Control’s commitment to providing customers with innovative, customized solutions that aims to set the standard for yield, efficiency, and safety across a wide range of industries, the company says.

Tony Caridis, president of Heat and Control, Inc., says the acquisition represents another significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy, fostering innovation and creating new opportunities for both companies, while also bringing a wealth of further experience from the team at Fabcon Food Systems.  

“Fabcon Food Systems manufactures a broad range of innovative, reliable, and cost-effective food processing solutions for the snack food, French fry, and protein industries that complement our existing range of products, including a full range of vibratory conveyors, allowing us to deliver even more innovative solutions to our global customers,” says Caridis.  

Established in 2013, Fabcon Food Systems Ltd, based in the UK, is reportedly known for its cost-effective processing solutions for the snack industry – including  processing, product handling, sorting, precision flavoring, weighing, and packing systems.  

“Fabcon Food Systems recognize the importance of consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers, partners, suppliers, and employees and is excited by the opportunities that our association with Heat and Control will provide. This new venture will facilitate expansion into new regions as well  as ensuring the continued delivery of innovative and reliable solutions,” says Trevor Howard, managing director, Fabcon Food Systems. 

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