# OctoFrost acquires HiTec Food Systems

OctoFrost, a leader in food processing equipment, acquired Netherlands-based HiTec Food Systems, a specialist in tailor-made food processing machinery, combining their portfolios in blanching, cooking, chilling, freezing, coating, frying, and grilling.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-01-08
- Where: Zwolle, Netherlands, Netherlands
- Status: completed
- Products: food processing machinery, coating systems, frying systems, grilling systems
- Sectors: [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [Viltor](https://endata.com/companies/60829.md) (investor)
- [Octofrost](https://endata.com/companies/78025.md) (acquirer)
- [HiTec Food Systems](https://endata.com/companies/82264.md) (target)
- [Protecs B.V.](https://endata.com/companies/82823.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [foodanddrinktechnology.com](https://www.foodanddrinktechnology.com/news/56764/octofrost-announces-acquisition-of-hitec-food-systems/), 2025-01-10: "OctoFrost, a globally recognised leader in food processing equipment, has acquired HiTec Food Systems, a Netherlands-based expert in tailor-made food processing machinery."
- [viltor.se](https://viltor.se/octofrost-completes-strategic-acquisition-of-hitec-food-systems), 2025-01-13: "This strategic move enhances the group's capabilities and market position, furthering its mission to provide innovative, end-to-end food processing solutions."
- [barentskrans.nl](https://www.barentskrans.nl/en/deals/barentskrans-advises-on-the-sale-of-hitec-food-systems-to-octofrost-ab/), 2025-02-07: "BarentsKrans has advised Protecs B.V. on the sale of HITEC Food Systems to OctoFrost, located in Sweden."
- [octocore.com](https://octocore.com/octofrost-acquires-hitec-food-systems/), 2025-03-12: "This acquisition represents an important step in our mission to serve our customers with the most innovative, efficient, and reliable food processing solutions."

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