Heat and Control has acquired Tek-Dry Systems and Hunt Heat Exchangers, two leading providers of thermal processing and heat transfer equipment.
The company says these strategic acquisitions reinforce its commitment to providing customers with innovative, customised solutions that set the standard for yield, efficiency and safety across a wide range of industries.
Tony Caridis, president of Heat and Control, said the acquisitions represent a significant milestone in the company’s growth strategy, fostering innovation and creating new opportunities for both companies.
“Tek-Dry Systems manufactures a broad range of thermal processing solutions that complement our existing range of products, allowing us to deliver even more innovative solutions to our global customers,” Caridis added.
With over 30 years of expertise, Tek-Dry Systems, based in the UK, is renowned for its advanced thermal processing technologies, including drying, toasting, cooling and roasting solutions. Its systems are trusted by leading brands worldwide for French fries, snacks, nuts, cereals, and other food applications.
Hunt Heat Exchangers, also based in the UK, specialises in designing and manufacturing customised heat exchange systems for various process industries. Its expertise includes air blast coolers, exhaust economisers, gas-to-gas exchangers, and thermal oil air heaters, which enhance efficiency and reliability in food production and other industrial applications.
After collaborating with Tek-Dry on several projects, Heat and Control found the company’s leadership, customer service, and quality standards aligned perfectly with its own, making the acquisition a natural fit.
The addition of Hunt Heat Exchangers further strengthens Heat and Control’s ability to deliver comprehensive thermal processing and heat exchange solutions to food manufacturers worldwide.
According to Caridis, Tek-Dry brings a highly skilled, customer-focused technical team and a world-class manufacturing facility in Europe, enhancing Heat and Control’s global presence.
“The addition of these high-quality solutions will allow our global sales network to confidently serve existing customers while also creating opportunities to expand into new markets,” he continued.
“We are excited to join the Heat and Control family. This marks a new chapter in the growth of Tek-Dry and Hunt Heat Exchangers and we look forward to reaching new territories and market applications,” Stuart Forth from Tek-Dry Systems concluded.
