Middleby completed the acquisition of Synesso.

Middleby, an American publicly traded commercial and residential cooking and industrial process equipment company, completed the acquisition of Synesso, a designer and manufacturer of semi-automatic espresso machines for the commercial market. Financial terms were not disclosed. "Synesso is a highly innovative brand and further expands our coffee and beverage platform. Middleby is well-positioned within the beverage category offering some of the most advanced equipment in today’s fast-growing coffee market. Our Seattle-based coffee companies are able to provide operators with a variety of sought-after options including automated bean to cup, cold brew, nitro brew, traditional carafe and now semi-automatic espresso. There are strong synergies between Synesso and our current US coffee brands Concordia, JoeTap and Ss Brewtech. Together, as a group, Middleby is a leader in the industry with coffee diversity and innovation," Tim FitzGerald, Middleby CEO.