On July 28th, 2022 Middleby Corporation announces the acquisition of Colussi Ermes, global leader in the production of automated washing solutions for the foodservice industry. The company, which realized over 6.000 machines worldwide and an annual turnover of about 50 million Euros, thanks to its continuous research and consolidated know-how over the years, has become specialized not only in the bakery, confectionery, meat, dairy, fruit & vegetables, poultry and fishery sectors but also in more complex fields such as the pharmaceutical, hospital and logistics sectors.
“Colussi Ermes is a highly respected, global leader directly addressing food safety and sanitation, a top priority across the entire food processing industry,” said Tim FitzGerald, Middleby CEO. “Colussi has the broadest offerings of automated washing solutions, covering a wide array of applications. Their washing solutions are in demand due to technology that reduces labor needs, decreases water and energy usage, minimizes chemical use and operates in a small footprint.”
“The transaction makes me proud as it represents the acknowledgment of the value of the company by a leading international group, created over more than 50 years thanks to the work of all the people who are a fundamental part of Colussi Ermes,” said Giovanni Battista Colussi, Chairman of the Company.
“The Colussi family wants to offer Colussi Ermes the best prospects within the most qualified international industrial group, in order to accelerate its development with broader and more ambitious objectives.
My sons and I will continue to be actively involved, with Andrea and Chiara in a first line position as CEO and co-CEO of Colussi Ermes, guaranteeing continuity and full commitment for a successful path of growth. Middleby has recognized the value of the company, its people and the skills available in the local community and is willing to invest in them”.
A modern and dynamic brand, showing an exceptional capability of addressing a constantly changing market. Values such as innovation and organization to guarantee competitiveness, flexibility and quality for absolute environmental protection. Colussi Ermes has always been a synonym of excellence – excellence in industrial washing.
Today, Colussi Ermes is a company which exports all over the world, extensively in many countries. Tomorrow, thanks to the acquisition by Middleby, Colussi will widely cover all the market wherever product washing and sanitizing is required.
Automatic centrifugal machine to wash trays and equipment placed on racks
The rack washing systems have been carefully engineered to wash racks carrying different kinds of equipment.
By means of specific frames or special trolleys, it is possible to wash pans, crates, pallets, bins, meattrucks, containers or isotainers fully respecting the highest washing and sanitizing hygiene standards.
The washing capacity is very flexible: from a minimum of 20 to a maximum of 120 racks/hour.
Industrial mixing bowl washers
The industrial mixing bowl washing systems are equipped with fully automated advanced technology and ensure impeccable washing and drying results. Thanks to special monitoring, connected to HACCP systems (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) they guarantee impeccable results in terms of hygiene. Washing capacity up to 20 industrial mixing bowls/hour.
Spin Drying Systems
Thanks to the continuous evolution that has taken place over the last 15 years, Colussi Ermes has become the absolute leader in spin-drying systems especially with the development of the first.
