Corbion (Amsterdam, the Netherlands; www.corbion.com) has agreed to sell its Breddo-Likwifier division to Ensight Solutions LLC (a wholly-owned subsidiary of AmProd Holdings LLC) in order for Corbion to focus on high value-add food ingredients. The sale was effective on December 9.
Breddo-Likwifier is experienced in the manufacture of high-speed stainless steel blenders for over 50 years. Their machines are used in the food industry to manufacture ice cream mixes, candies, reconstituted products, canned condiments, sauces, salad dressings, fillings, instant breakfast and many other similar items. The division’s sales in 2015 were approximately $6 million.
Likwifier machines were first introduced to the dairy industry in 1958 as Lanco Likwifier, in 1977 the name was changed to what it is today, Breddo-Likwifier. The division is located in Kansas City, Missouri.
Corbion to sell its blender manufacturing division
| By Mary Bailey