Brown Machine Group has acquired GN Thermoforming Equipment.
Brown Machine Group of Beaverton, announced Thursday it has acquired GN Thermoforming Equipment through the purchase of 100% of its stock.
GN is a designer and manufacturer of thermoforming equipment, primarily for the food, industrial and medical packaging industries. Thermoforming is a process whereby a plastic sheet is heated to a pliable forming temperature, formed to a specific shape in a mold, and trimmed to create a usable product.
Based in Chester, Nova Scotia, GN has built a reputation for excellence in innovation, equipment design and service throughout the industry.
GN is the global leader in contact heat thermoformers and a growing provider of innovative form-cut stack thermoforming machines.
This acquisition significantly expands BMG’s thermoforming product offering and provides greater access to global customers. GN’s machines are adept at quick change-overs and have an outstanding reputation for quality.
“GN Thermoforming Equipment’s unique technology and talent significantly increase the scope of BMG’s offering to reach small and medium size thermoforming customers,” stated Brown Machine Group CEO Greg Wolf in a news release. “BMG has a significant sales and service footprint throughout North America, whereas over half of GN’s sales are outside of North America. This acquisition greatly expands market access and growth for both entities.”
“BMG’s proven expertise in growth through acquisition is an exciting and significant step for GN Thermoforming Equipment and our employees,” said Jerome Romkey, president, GN Thermoforming Equipment. “Bringing our core technology, equipment and service offerings together, while expanding the overall scope of our customer base, is the next logical step for both companies.”
GN Thermoforming Equipment will continue to operate and manufacture under its current name within the context of Brown Machine Group’s family of companies, and will remain headquartered in Chester, Nova Scotia.
BMG is a global leader in thermoforming technology and innovation with high-quality product lines manufactured by Brown Machine, Lyle Industries, Nalle Automation Systems, Freeman Company, aXatronics and GN Thermoforming Equipment. It designs and manufactures a complete line of continuous and cut-sheet thermoforming equipment, tooling, automation, and robotic systems, and provides related services including retrofit upgrades, prototyping, process optimization and technical support.