# Fortifi acquires I.J. White Systems

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions acquired I.J. White Systems, a designer and builder of spiral cooling, freezing and conveying systems for the food industry. I.J. White designs and manufactures its products in Farmingdale, New York.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-11-03
- Where: Farmingdale, New York, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: spiral cooling systems, freezing systems, conveying systems, proofing systems, hydro-chilling systems
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md), [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Fortifi Food Processing Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/15273.md) (acquirer)
- [I.J. White Systems](https://endata.com/companies/15274.md) (target)
- [Fortifi](https://endata.com/companies/15750.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [fortififoodsolutions.com](https://fortififoodsolutions.com/fortifi-acquires-ij-white-systems/), 2026-11-03: "Fortifi Food Processing Solutions today announced its acquisition of I.J. White Systems, a leading designer and builder of specialized spiral cooling, freezing and conveying systems for the food industry."
- [foodengineeringmag.com](https://www.foodengineeringmag.com/keywords/3922-acquisition), 2026-11-03: "Fortifi says the acquisition expands its thermal processing portfolio and broadens its capabilities in bakery, where frozen formats are changing production and distribution."
- [foodanddrinktechnology.com](https://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/71216/fortifi-acquires-i-j-white-systems/), 2026-11-04: "I.J. White brings proven spiral cooling and freezing technologies to Fortifi and strengthens how we serve food processors."
- [usmanufacturingreporter.com](https://www.usmanufacturingreporter.com/executive-report), 2026-11-04: "Fortifi acquired I.J. White Systems, adding spiral cooling, freezing and conveying equipment to its U.S. food-processing portfolio."

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