The acquisition broadens Krones’ process technology and manufacturing footprint in the United States.
Krones Inc., a Franklin, Wis.-based technology and service provider for the beverage and liquid-food industry, said it completed the acquisition of W.M. Sprinkman Corp. of Waukesha, Wis. Founded in 1929, Sprinkman provides engineered food and beverage processing equipment, specializing in the dairy and brewing industries. Employing more than 125 employees at its Waukesha and Elroy, Wis., locations, the company serves customers ranging from start-up microbreweries to large multinational food and beverage producers.
“We are proud to join forces with a global leader like Krones.” said Brian Sprinkman, president of W.M. Sprinkman. “This partnership will allow us to exponentially widen our product and service offerings to our customers.”