OctoFrost, a globally recognized leader in food processing equipment has announced the acquisition of HiTec Food Systems, a Netherlands-based expert in tailor-made food processing machinery. This partnership enhances the global market position, combined portfolio, and shared commitment to quality, innovation, and customer-centric solutions.
This strategic move combines OctoFrost’s expertise in blanching, cooking, chilling, and freezing with HiTec’s specialized capabilities in coating, frying, oil filtering, cooking, grilling, and cooling – creating comprehensive solutions for a wide variety of food products while expanding OctoFrost Group to three production sites in Sweden and the Netherlands.
“This acquisition represents an important step in our mission to serve our customers with the most innovative, efficient, and reliable food processing solutions. By joining forces with HiTec, we are not only expanding our capabilities but also creating a unique opportunity to deliver complete, integrated solutions for many food industries. Together, we are better equipped to support our customers’ success and add more value to their operations.”
Rasmus Larsson, CEO, OctoFrost Group
“Teaming up with OctoFrost is a natural step in HiTec’s growth and development. Together, as part of the OctoFrost Group, we can deliver greater value by offering end-to-end processing solutions while ensuring HiTec remains a strong and innovative industry player. Jeroen and I are excited about this new chapter and fully committed to driving the business forward.”
Eddie van Dam, CEO, HiTec Food Systems
“Joining OctoFrost allows HiTec to strengthen its solutions and extend its reach globally. We are eager to build on HiTec’s legacy of quality and innovation while joining OctoFrost to provide complete food processing systems for our customers.”
Jeroen Lijkendijk, Sales Director, HiTec Food Systems
As part of the OctoFrost Group, HiTec Food Systems will continue to deliver its signature high-quality, hygienic, and innovative solutions while benefiting from the enhanced resources, global reach, and expertise of the larger organization. The shared vision of both companies ensures that customers will receive unparalleled service and comprehensive solutions for their food processing needs.
OctoFrost AB is a globally recognized supplier of food processing equipment with a deep focus on thermal treatment such as blanching, cooking, chilling, and IQF freezing. OctoFrost cooling machines & equipment can be used for processing a wide range of IQF products (fruits, vegetables, berries, seafood, meat, poultry, pasta, dairy, and grains) and are designed with keeping customers’ needs in mind: a natural appearance of the products, optimal food safety, high yield, and energy efficiency.