M&A for Food Processing Equipment Manufacturing

Your M&A Partner

Origin Merchant Partners is an independent North American investment bank and M&A advisory firm serving mid-market companies.

Our Sweet Spot

  • Founder- & Family-Owned Businesses
  • $25M–$200M in Annual Revenue
  • PE-Backed Portfolio Companies
  • Ready to Sell, Raise, or Restructure

Sound like you? Get in touch.

Let’s Discuss Your
Strategic Options

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Independent. Experienced. Trusted.

Our Outcomes by the Numbers

500

Closed Transactions

26

in Transactions

800

in Capital Raised

550

Combined Years of Experience

Success Stories

”I couldn’t be happier to have engaged Mike with the sale of POSS. I
am more than satisfied with the outcome, and credit the team’s
patience, perseverance, and sensitivity to the process for the final
result.

Ken Gulak, PresidentPOSS Design Limited

”“We are sincerely thankful to the Origin team for their steadfast commitment and thoughtful engagement throughout the entire process. Their sector expertise, disciplined approach, and dedication to the process were key factors in achieving an outstanding result for our business,”

Kevin Nyara, OwnerThomas Precision Machining

Still Not Sure?

Welcome to your Food Processing Equipment Fit Assessment

Take Our Two Minute Self-Assessment

See if You’re a Fit for:

  • M&A
  • Capital Raising 
  • Restructuring
  • Something Else
Interested? Let’s Talk About Your Next Move.

Our Process, Your Roadmap

 

M&A is a journey. Our simple steps make it easy to follow.

Phase 1: Prepare

8-12 Weeks 

  • Map the buyer universe and define strategic rationale
  • Build defensible carve-out financial statements
  • Structure the process and prepare marketing materials
Phase 2: Approach

4-8 Weeks 

  • Approach and engage in discussions with prospective buyers.
  • Data room preparation
  • Solicit non-binding expressions of interest
Phase 3: Engage

4-8 Weeks

  • Clarify proposals; determine buyer shortlist
  • Presentations and data room access
  • Circulate key documents; solicit final proposals
Phase 4: Close

4-8 Weeks

  • Assess final bid
  • Negotiate final proposals
  • Select the winning party
  • Finalize definitive agreements

Why Choose Us?

We’ve Sat on Your Side of the Table

We’re not learning food processing on your dime. We’ve been where you are and show you what’s next.

Sector Depth

We understand exactly where equipment manufacturers sit in the value chain.

Real Perspective

We get how processors think about capex, throughput, uptime, ROI, and how buyers value particular company attributes.

Cross-Border Experience

We know how to navigate international bidders, regulatory nuance, and complex transaction structures.

Buyer Relationships

From strategic consolidators to private equity investing in food processing infrastructure, we know who’s active and who’s serious.

Take Our Look at the Landscape

Contact a member of our team to discuss key industry themes and view Origin’s Food Processing Sector Brief for more sector insights

Still Not Sure? Let's Talk About it

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Contact Us

416-220-2349

michael.tucci@originmerchant.com

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