AMFEC and Seydelmann Deepen Partnership with 50% Stake Acquisition

CALDWELL, Idaho – American Food Equipment Company (AMFEC) and German food processing machinery manufacturer Maschinenfabrik Seydelmann KG (Seydelmann) are deepening their strategic partnership, with Seydelmann acquiring a 50% stake in AMFEC. The investment aims to expand joint activities in semi- and fully automated production lines for the food industry in North America.

AMFEC will continue its production operations in Caldwell, Idaho. The strengthened collaboration builds upon decades of trusting business relationships and technical exchange between the companies. This move is seen as a logical step to combine their respective expertise and enhance the comprehensive offering to customers.

"For years, our collaboration with Seydelmann was based on mutual trust, shared values, and a commitment to offering customers the best possible solutions," said Tom Weissenbuehler, President of AMFEC. "This investment lays the foundation for us to combine strengths and unlock new growth opportunities."

Andreas Seydelmann, MD of Seydelmann, added: "The combination of AMFEC and our sixth-generation family business creates a powerful portfolio of integrated, semi-automated, and fully automated production lines from a single source."

AMFEC specializes in mixing and conveying technology, while Seydelmann is a global expert in food processing and line integration. Through this deepened collaboration, both companies will provide comprehensive support to customers, from project planning and commissioning to long-term service, aiming to shape the future of automated food production.