tna ACQUIRES FOOD PROCESSING SPECIALIST FLORIGO INTERNATIONAL B.V.
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March 6, 2015
tna is pleased to announce the acquisition of leading food processing specialist Florigo International B.V.(www.florigo.com), providing the company with access to Florigo’s range of continuous snack and french fry lines. Their technology includes patented continuous vacuum frying lines, french fry lines, multi zone fryers and technology to reduce acrylamide formation. Together with the recent addition of FOODesign to the tna group, the acquisition of Florigo enables tna to further boost its processing capabilities and meet the growing needs of its expanding global customer base.
Based in Woerden, The Netherlands, Florigo has over 60 years of industry experience and specialises in the design and manufacture of innovative frying technology for large and medium-sized snack and french fry processing lines, including washing, de-stoning, peeling, slicing, blanching, drying, frying, cooling and freezing equipment. The incorporation of Florigo’s products into its own portfolio of pioneering packaging, processing, distribution, seasoning, coating, weighing, metal detection and identification equipment, will enable tna to cement its position as a leading provider of start-to-finish single source solutions for the entire snack industry.
In addition, tna will gain access to Florigo’s renowned engineering expertise, including the company’s patented vacuum frying and de-fatting technology. Florigo’s unique vacuum technology enables manufacturers to cook their products at lower temperatures, preserving the natural colours, textures and flavours of the product while reducing the formation of acrylamide by up to 95 per cent. Vacuum frying is also ideal for products that are high in natural sugar, such as sweet potatoes or even fruits, opening up opportunities for innovative product ideas to help tna’s customers cater to the increasing demand for healthier snacks with a difference. Florigo also has solutions to reduce acrylamides in more conventional frying along with more efficient process and reduced fat content.
Commenting on the acquisition, Michael Green, managing director at tna, said: “We’re very excited to integrate Florigo Industry into the tna family. Florigo has a long history in the food industry and brings with it a broad range of unique technology, making it a great fit for tna, both in terms of its capabilities, as well as its commitment to customer service and innovation.” Green further adds: “The snacks market has experienced significant growth over the past few years and more and more of our customers are looking for quality equipment that can handle greater product volumes. Together with our recent acquisition of FOODesign, the incorporation of Florigo gives us even more flexibility for offering customers a range of solutions, from smaller direct-fired batch fryers to complete french fry production lines with capacities of up to 30,000kg/h, enabling us to deliver customised, efficient turnkey solutions to the wider snacks industry.”
Besides gaining access to Florigo’s patented technology and frying expertise, tna will also add over 3000sq metres of office and manufacturing space to its existing network of facilities around the word. This also includes a cutting-edge Food Innovation Centre, where customers can test new technologies in an effort to optimise existing processes or help with new product development.
“At tna, we understand how important it is to keep up with the rapidly changing food industry and are committed to supporting our customers with the tools and equipment they need to keep their business moving,” says Bob Fritz, director of business development, tna. “The acquisition of Florigo allows us to bring our technology closer to our customers in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, reducing lead times and accelerating time to market. At the same time, it provides our customers with access to unique innovative technology and research capabilities enabling our customers to test and develop products in a controlled cost-effective environment. We are very much looking forward to introducing this innovative technology to our customers around the world. We see the Woerden facility as our European centre of excellence for processing. With manufacturing for processing in Portland, USA and Woerden, NL we are a good position to support the growing customer base. Given the unique benefits in the Florigo and FOODesign product lines we see both these facility’s growing very quickly.”
“Joining the tna group was an obvious choice for us,” adds Luc-Jan Wolpert, director at Florigo Industry. “tna has built up a strong reputation in the industry throughout the years and shares our commitment to the highest level of performance and service excellence. Its expansive network of sales, technical support and manufacturing sites will allow us to reach food manufacturers around the world. At the same time, our existing customer base will benefit greatly from tna’s range of start-to-finish solutions, opening up a breadth of new opportunities for both companies and their customers.”
The acquisition is effective from 6 March 2015. Florigo Industry will retain its brand and become integrated into the tna group. To find out more about Florigo Industry visit www.florigo.com.
In May 2014, tna announced its acquisition of FOODesign to offer food manufacturers a choice of processing solutions, such as fryers and cookers, including world leading batch fryers and continuous fryers as well as baking and toasting ovens, and specialty roasting equipment.
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Editor’s note:
About tna: tna is a leading global supplier of integrated food packaging and processing solutions with over 7,000 systems installed across more than 120 countries. The company provides a comprehensive range of products including processing, coating, distribution, seasoning, weighing, packaging, metal detection and identification solutions. tna also offers a variety of production line controls, integration and SCADA reporting options. tna’s unique combination of innovative technologies, extensive project management experience and 24/7 global support ensures customers achieve faster, more reliable and flexible food products at the lowest cost of ownership.
About Florigo Industry B.V. (www.florigo.com):
With over 60 years of experience in the food processing industry, Florigo Industry (a tna company) is widely known for its ability to boost capacity, improve quality and increase efficiency with its wide range of innovative food processing technology. The company specialises in the design, manufacture and servicing of high-performance processing equipment for the snacks industry, including washing, de-stoning, peeling, slicing, blanching, drying, frying, cooling and freezing equipment. Florigo’s cutting-edge patented vacuum frying and de-fatting technology helps food manufacturers around the world to develop healthier snacks with unique consumer appeal.
About FOODesign (www.foodesign.com):
For over 40 years, FOODesign (a tna company) has been a leading innovator in food processing equipment and solutions for the snacks, meat and poultry, prepared foods, confectionery and bakery industries. Headquartered in Oregon, U.S., the company designs and manufactures heavy-duty, precision-built cooking and processing systems, tailored to customers’ needs. Its high performance products include cooking and baking equipment, fryers, ovens, cooling equipment, seasoning and coating machines, bulk handling conveyors, distribution and storage systems, as well as controls system technology. FOODesign also offers a range of added-value services, including project support and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and maximum return on investment.
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