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November 4, 2025

Bettcher, Frontmatec, MHM Automation, LIMA, Nothum, REICH, Kais, Cantrell-Gainco, Greenline and partner Völur demonstrate holistic solutions for food processing THE WOODLANDS, Texas, November 3, 2025 – Companies within the Fortifi Food Processing Solutions ("Fortifi") unified platform of leading global brands will showcase innovative food technologies at the International Production & Processing Expo from January 27-29, […]

October 16, 2025

The Müller Group, headquartered in Birkenfeld, Baden-Württemberg, is one of the largest fresh meat producers in Germany. The family-run business is known throughout Europe as a supplier of quality meat. It delivers fresh, frozen and vacuum-packed beef, veal and pork as well as self-service meat and convenience products to butchers, the food service industry and […]

October 1, 2025

Dierikon, (CH) and Garrel (DE) Thanks to its highly regarded products, focus on regionality, and continuous process optimization, the Goldschmaus Group is constantly expanding and improving its operations. Known for its unique regional system for producing beef and pork products, the company’s success can be partly attributed to the tools that it uses at the […]

September 16, 2025

A systematic focus on traditional butcher’s craft despite the growing use of automation - this is EDEKA Südwest Fleisch's recipe for success. In the artisanal processing of ham, pork loin and more, the company relies on the innovative Quantum Flex X1000 trimmer from Bettcher. At first glance, these are small, inconspicuous production helpers, but they […]

September 1, 2025

Driving Efficiency and Quality in Modern Meat Processing with Bettcher Tools In high-capacity meat processing environments, operational efficiency, yield optimization, and hygiene standards are non-negotiable. The ability to maintain consistent product quality while meeting increasing demand requires not just skilled labour and streamlined workflows, but also the right tools. Bettcher Industries supports these demands through […]

August 18, 2025

Transformative acquisition expands Fortifi’s ability to deliver end-to-end food processing automation solutions THE WOODLANDS, TX., August 18, 2025 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”), a global leader in food processing automation and related software, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Provisur Technologies (“Provisur”), a leading provider of further processing solutions […]

August 4, 2025

Global HR leader brings strengths in talent strategy and organizational design THE WOODLANDS, TX., August 4, 2025 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”) has appointed Alison Gavin as Chief People Officer effective August 1, 2025. Fortifi is a global leader in end-to-end, full-lifecycle food processing equipment and automation solutions. “As Fortifi continues to grow, Alison’s […]

August 1, 2025

At Fortifi’s world headquarters in Texas, Fortifi employees regularly volunteer at Montgomery County Food Bank (MCFB) and its Produce Rescue Center, sorting and packaging donations from large food retailers – thousands of pounds of produce that otherwise would wind up in a landfill. The Produce Rescue Center’s 2025 expansion will enable it to process 110,000 […]

July 18, 2025

Global food processing technology company fights food insecurity, supports sustainability THE WOODLANDS, Tex., July 18, 2024 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”), a global leader in food processing equipment and automation solutions, announced its Enriching Communities initiative as part of its ongoing commitment to combat hunger and food insecurity while it supports a growing world […]

June 2, 2025

Global food technology company adds Canadian producer of crustacean processing equipment THE WOODLANDS, TX., June 2, 2025 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”) announces that it has completed the acquisition of Area 52 (“Area 52”) of New Brunswick, Canada, a leader in automated crustacean processing, particularly focused on patented  solutions for lobster and crab production. […]

March 5, 2025

Spanish developer of digitization software and controls joins global food technology firm THE WOODLANDS, Tex., March 5, 2025 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”) has added Softvic, S.A., doing business as Kais Software (“Kais”) of Barcelona, Spain, a leading developer of proprietary ERP, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), and Manufacturing Operations Management (MOM) systems to its […]

November 6, 2024

Frontmatec by Fortifi to manage transition and provide systems, equipment and aftermarket customer service and support THE WOODLANDS, Tex., November 6, 2024 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”) announced today that it has acquired the intellectual property and customer relationships as well as select inventories and fixed assets of JWE-BANSS GmbH (“BANSS”). Formerly based in […]

October 8, 2024

THE WOODLANDS, Texas., October 8, 2024 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”), a global leader in food processing equipment and automation solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Norway-based Völur, a leader in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to supply chain optimization for protein processing. Through this partnership, real-time data from Fortifi automated equipment will […]

June 26, 2024

THE WOODLANDS, TX., June 26, 2024 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions ("Fortifi") announces that it has completed the acquisition of LIMA (Les Innovations Mecaniques Alimentaires) of Quimper, France, a leading designer and manufacturer of separating, grinding, deboning and desinewing equipment for meat production. Fortifi is a global leader in food processing equipment and automation solutions. "LIMA […]

April 18, 2024

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions ("Fortifi"), a global leader in food processing equipment and automation solutions, announced today that it has acquired Nothum Food Processing Systems ("Nothum"). Nothum is a leading designer and manufacturer of batter, tempura, breading and frying lines for primarily protein processing. "Nothum provides innovative, high-quality equipment backed by strong customer service," said […]

March 18, 2024

Acquisition of MHM Automation expands solutions offering and global footprint THE WOODLANDS, Tex., March 18, 2024 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”), a leading platform of food processing equipment and automation solutions, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of REICH Thermoprozesstechnik GmbH ("REICH"), a leader in thermoprocessing systems for red meat, fish, poultry, […]

March 5, 2024

THE WOODLANDS, Tex., March 5, 2024 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”), today announces its launch as a unified platform of global leading brands and products within food processing equipment and automation solutions. Operating in more than 15 countries spanning five continents, Fortifi provides a broad range of solutions across the food industry including applications […]

June 5, 2023

Birmingham, Ohio & Kolding, Denmark, June 5, 2023 – The KKR backed food processing automation platform that today includes Bettcher Industries (“Bettcher”) and Frontmatec announced that Massimo Bizzi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer. Josh Stiever and Allan Kristensen will continue in their roles as President of Bettcher and CEO of Frontmatec, with both now reporting into […]

May 24, 2022

Bettcher Industries today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which it will acquire Frontmatec, a global manufacturer of end-to-end automated solutions for pork and beef processing, with world-class robotics and vision system capabilities.  Acquisition Represents Important Step in Building Scaled Food Processing Automation Platform Birmingham, OH – May 24, 2022 – Bettcher Industries (“Bettcher”), a leading […]

November 3, 2021

November 3, 2021 - All Employees to Become Owners in the Company KKR, a leading global investment firm, today announced the signing of a definitive agreement under which KKR will acquire Bettcher Industries and associated aftermarket parts and consumables, from MPE Partners. Click HERE to read the KKR release.