# Fortifi acquires MHM Automation to expand food processing capabilities

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions announced the closing of its acquisition of MHM Automation, a New Zealand-based provider of post-harvest processing, protein processing, and packaging solutions.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2024-03-05
- Where: New Zealand
- Status: completed
- Products: post-harvest processing equipment, protein processing equipment, packaging solutions
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md), [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md)

## Companies

- [Fortifi Food Processing Solutions](https://endata.com/companies/15273.md) (acquirer)
- [KKR](https://endata.com/companies/16879.md) (investor)
- [MHM Automation](https://endata.com/companies/51911.md) (target)
- [LIMA France](https://endata.com/companies/76052.md) (target)
- [Reich Thermoprozesstechnik GmbH](https://endata.com/companies/76053.md) (target)
- [IMA France](https://endata.com/companies/76152.md) (target)

## Sources

- [bettcher.com](https://bettcher.com/fortifi-launches-as-global-food-processing-automation-platform/), 2024-03-05: "The closing of the acquisition of MHM Automation further strengthens Fortifi’s capabilities with innovative, reliable systems and equipment that improve safety, optimize product quality, and extend our automation and robotics capabilities."
- [mhmautomation.com](https://mhmautomation.com/news-and-investors/fortifi-launches-as-global-food-processing-automation-platform), 2024-03-06: "The closing of the acquisition of MHM Automation further strengthens Fortifi’s capabilities with innovative, reliable systems and equipment."
- [foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au](https://www.foodanddrinkbusiness.com.au/news/mhm-automation-acquired-by-fortifi), 2024-03-07: "Fortifi Food Processing Solutions has acquired New Zealand-based MHM Automation to extend its automation and robotics capabilities."
- [powderbulksolids.com](https://www.powderbulksolids.com/equipment/new-food-processing-equipment-automation-platform-drives-productivity), 2024-03-08: "The recent acquisition of an automation provider enhances Fortifi's global reach."
- [profoodworld.com](https://www.profoodworld.com/automation/news/22893346/fortifi-food-processing-solutions-fortifi-launches-as-global-food-processing-automation-platform), 2024-04-17: "The closing of the acquisition of MHM Automation, a New Zealand-based provider of post-harvest processing, protein processing, and packaging solutions, further strengthens Fortifi's capabilities."

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