M&A Deal Summary

Hoshizaki America Acquires Jackson WWS

On January 28, 2013, Hoshizaki America acquired manufacturer Jackson WWS from Manitowoc for 26M USD

Acquisition Highlights
  • This is Hoshizaki America’s 1st transaction in the Manufacturing sector.
  • This is Hoshizaki America’s largest (disclosed) transaction.
  • This is Hoshizaki America’s 1st transaction in the United States.
  • This is Hoshizaki America’s 1st transaction in Kentucky.

M&A Deal Summary
Date 2013-01-28
Target Jackson WWS
Sector Manufacturing
Buyer(s) Hoshizaki America
Sellers(s) Manitowoc
Deal Type Add-on Acquisition
Deal Value 26M USD

Target

Jackson WWS

Gray, Kentucky, United States
Jackson is a producer of warewashing equipment systems primarily for institutions and commercial kitchen applications.

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Buyer(S) 1

Buyer

Hoshizaki America

Peachtree City, Georgia, United States
Category Company
Founded 1981
Sector Machinery
DESCRIPTION

Hoshizaki America, Inc. manufactures and markets commercial food service equipment to customers in the western hemisphere. Its products include ice machines, commercial and professional series reach-in refrigerators and freezers, professional series under counter and worktop units, roll-in refrigerators, professional series prep table refrigerators, ice storage bins, ice machine stands, high temperature conveyors and stationary rack dishwashers, refrigerated display cases, water filters, air cooled remote condensers, commercial icemakers, dispensers, and related products.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 1 of 3
Sector (Manufacturing) 1 of 1
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 3
State (Kentucky) 1 of 2
Country (United States) 1 of 2
Year (2013) 1 of 3
Size (of disclosed) 1 of 1
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2013-01-29 Jackson MSC

Gray, Kentucky, United States

Jackson MSC LLC is a manufacturer of dishwasher machines and chemical sanitizing washers.

Buy -

Seller(S) 1

SELLER

Manitowoc

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
Category Company
Founded 1902
Sector Machinery
Employees4,800
Revenue 2.2B USD (2023)
DESCRIPTION

Manitowoc is a manufacturer of crawler cranes, tower cranes, and mobile cranes for the heavy construction industry, which are complemented by product support services. Manitowoc also manufactures commercial food service equipment. Manitowoc was founded in 1902 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

DEAL STATS #
Overall 3 of 4
Sector (Manufacturing) 3 of 3
Type (Add-on Acquisition) 1 of 1
State (Kentucky) 1 of 1
Country (United States) 3 of 4
Year (2013) 1 of 1
Size (of disclosed) 4 of 4
PREVIOUS DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2010-12-15 Kysor/Warren

Columbus, Georgia, United States

Kysor/Warren is a manufacturer of refrigerated systems and display cases for supermarkets throughout North America.

Sell $138M
FOLLOWING DEAL
DATE TARGET DEAL TYPE VALUE
2015-12-07 KPS Global

Forth Worth, Texas, United States

KPS Global is a manufacturer of insulated panel systems, supplier of aftermarket parts/replacement equipment and provider of installation services. KPS Global is based in Forth Worth, Texas.

Sell $85M
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