# A&B Packing Equipment acquires Lakewood Process Machinery

A&B Packing Equipment, Inc. acquired Lakewood Process Machinery, combining expertise in fruit and vegetable packing and processing equipment. The acquisition expands A&B's capabilities and workforce to over 100 employees.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2020-04-22
- Where: Lawrence, Michigan; Hartford, Michigan; Holland, Michigan, United States
- Status: completed
- Products: packing equipment, processing equipment
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [A&B Packing Equipment](https://endata.com/companies/46728.md) (acquirer)
- [Lakewood Process Machinery](https://endata.com/companies/46729.md) (target)

## Sources

- [americafem.com](https://www.americafem.com/2020/04/22/ab-packing-equipment-acquires-lakewood-process-machinery/), 2020-04-22: "This acquisition represents a pooling of the expertise of two major fruit and vegetable equipment manufacturers, and will produce a superior line of packing & processing equipment for the industry."

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