Nieuwpoort, Belgium-based Marelec Food Technologies has been acquired by Duravant, an engineered equipment and automation solutions provider.
Marelec manufactures food processing solutions for portioning, weighting, and grading in both the seafood and wider food industries. Duravant, which is based in Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.A., has offices throughout the U.S. and has segments in food processing, packaging, and material handling. Its subsidiaries include Marlen, Key Technology, WECO, and Foodmate.
“Our new partnership further enhances Duravant’s front line position in the growing food processing segment,” Duravant President and CEO Mike Kachmer said. “Marelec’s intense focus on providing outstanding service and continuous innovation has been the foundation of their success, and their legacy of market leadership makes them a perfect addition to the Duravant family.”
Marelec sells its equipment in over 50 countries throughout Europe and Asia, as well as the U.S. Founded in 1983, the company expanded its facility in Nieuqpoort in 2018 to 6,500 square meters.
Marelec Founder and Executive Chairman Piet Rommelaere said the new partnership will help the company continue its growth.
“We are excited to enter our next phase of growth with Duravant and to collaborate with their world-class brands,” Rommelaere said. “We share a culture of unwavering commitment to customers, and by joining forces, we are able to accelerate our innovation investments, leverage Duravant’s extensive service infrastructure, and deliver more solutions to our customers and partners.”
Photo courtesy of Marelec Food Technologies
