# Seydelmann acquires 50% stake in AMFEC for automated food lines

Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann KG acquired a 50% equity stake in American Food Equipment Company (AMFEC) to jointly produce semi- and fully automated food production lines for North America. AMFEC will continue manufacturing at its Caldwell, Idaho facility.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-09-07
- Where: Caldwell, Idaho, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: bowl cutters, emulsifiers, mixers, conveyors, handling systems
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann](https://endata.com/companies/76747.md) (acquirer)
- [American Food Equipment Company (AMFEC)](https://endata.com/companies/93898.md) (target)

## Sources

- [fsenews.com](https://fsenews.com/article/seydelmann-takes-50-stake-in-amfec-to-build-na-automation-lines), 2026-09-07: "Seydelmann acquires a 50% equity stake in AMFEC, creating a joint entity focused on semi- and fully automated food production lines for North America."

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