Published: July 2, 2026
Fortifi Completes Acquisition of Deighton Manufacturing UK Ltd
UK firm brings over 25 years of forming, portioning, coating and frying technology to Fortifi
THE WOODLANDS, TX., July 2, 2026 – Fortifi Food Processing Solutions (“Fortifi”), a global leader in food processing automation, announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Deighton Manufacturing UK Ltd (“Deighton”), a leading provider of forming, portioning, coating and frying equipment. The acquisition reflects Fortifi’s broader strategy to offer complete, full-line solutions that serve the needs of food processors of all sizes.
“Deighton expands Fortifi’s capabilities in modular, flexible and lower-throughput applications, broadening our reach to a wider range of food processors while complementing our expertise in large-scale processing,” said Massimo Bizzi, Chief Executive Officer of Fortifi. “Together with Nothum Food Processing Systems and Provisur Technologies, we now offer forming, coating and thermal processing solutions across virtually every production environment.”
The Deighton acquisition includes production capabilities in the protein, fish, dairy and bakery sectors for a broad range of food processing customers, with strong geographic coverage across the UK and Europe, and growth markets in Latin America, India and Southeast Asia. Deighton joins Frontmatec, Provisur and Wyma as the company’s fourth brand with a UK presence, expanding Fortifi’s local footprint and customer access in the market.
“Deighton strengthens Fortifi’s presence across the UK and Europe while adding a highly accessible product portfolio that aligns well with the needs of growth markets in Latin America, India and Southeast Asia,” said Mark Dowdle, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for Fortifi. “The acquisition expands our ability to support food processors across a broader range of production environments while accelerating our growth strategy in emerging markets.”
Deighton’s continuous and batch processing equipment serves numerous types of consumer products, including nuggets, burgers, appetizers, vegetables, cookies and international foods. “Deighton has always focused on delivering practical, high-performance systems that help customers improve efficiency, product quality and operational flexibility,” said Andy Hamilton, Managing Director of Deighton Manufacturing. “As part of Fortifi, we are well positioned to build on that legacy with expanded global reach, stronger resources and continued investment in innovation.”
Deighton employees now join Fortifi’s broad-based ownership program, which provides all employees with the opportunity to participate in the benefits of equity ownership.
