The American Food Equipment Company announced it is deepening its long-standing collaboration with Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann KG, with Seydelmann acquiring a 50 percent stake in AMFEC. Financial terms were not disclosed. AMFEC will continue production of its equipment in Caldwell, Idaho.
The investment aims to expand joint activities in semi- and fully automated production lines for the food industry in North America, building on a decades-long relationship between the two companies that has included extensive technical and engineering collaboration across customer projects. AMFEC specializes in mixing and conveying technology, while Seydelmann is a global expert in food processing, mechanical engineering, and line integration; together, the companies plan to provide comprehensive customer support spanning project planning, commissioning, and long-term service.
AMFEC, founded in 1975, develops and manufactures mixing, conveying, and handling systems along with complete production lines tailored to customer requirements. Seydelmann, founded in 1843 and based in Southern Germany, is represented in more than 150 countries and produces bowl cutters, mixers, grinders, and emulsifiers used across meat and sausage production as well as pet food, cheese, fish products, pharmaceuticals, confectionery, baked goods, soups, and baby food manufacturing.
KEY QUOTES:
“For years, our collaboration with Seydelmann was based on mutual trust, shared values, and a commitment to offering customers the best possible solutions. This investment lays the foundation for us to combine strengths and unlock new growth opportunities. We are excited to grow our partnership with an industry leader like Seydelmann.”
Tom Weissenbuehler, President, AMFEC
“The combination of AMFEC and our sixth-generation family business creates a powerful portfolio of integrated, semi-automated, and fully automated production lines from a single source.”
Andreas Seydelmann, Managing Director, Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann KG
