# KKR acquires food processing equipment maker Bettcher Industries

KKR acquired Bettcher Industries, a manufacturer of food processing equipment and aftermarket parts, from MPE Partners. Terms were not disclosed.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2021-11-01
- Where: Birmingham, Ohio, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: semi-automated handheld tools, automated equipment for food processing, aftermarket parts and consumables
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [MPE Partners](https://endata.com/companies/8513.md) (partner)
- [KKR](https://endata.com/companies/16879.md) (acquirer)
- [Bettcher Industries](https://endata.com/companies/26189.md) (target)

## Sources

- [kirkland.com](https://www.kirkland.com/news/press-release/2021/11/kirkland-represents-kkr-on-bettcher), 2021-11-01: "KKR is making its investment in Bettcher Industries through its North American private equity strategy"
- [business.woonsocketcall.com](https://business.woonsocketcall.com/woonsocketcall/article/bizwire-2021-11-3-kkr-to-acquire-food-processing-equipment-provider-bettcher-industries-from-mpe-partners), 2021-11-03: "Bettcher is a leader in its space, designing innovative products that benefit customers and workers alike."
- [businesswire.com](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211215005315/en/KKR-Completes-Acquisition-of-Bettcher-Industries-and-Names-Dan-Daniel-Chairman), 2021-12-15: "Through continued growth and accretive acquisitions, we can together build Bettcher into a scaled leader in food processing automation equipment."

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