Middleby Corporation Acquires Market Forge Industries

The Middleby Corporation

today announced the acquisition of the assets of Market Forge Industries. The product offerings of Market Forge include countertop steamers, kettles and braising pans used by leading restaurants and foodservice operations. Market Forge has annual revenues of approximately $15 million. “The steam cooking category is a large and growing sector in the commercial foodservice industry. Through the acquisition of Market Forge, we add an industry-leading brand focused on steam cooking to our portfolio,” said Selim A. Bassoul, Chairman and CEO of The Middleby Corporation. “A long-standing, trusted brand with a one-hundred year