Hoshizaki Alliance to Expand Product Lineup Through Acquisition of Structural Concepts
Hoshizaki Alliance (Hoshizaki USA Holdings, Inc.), a leading group of foodservice manufacturing companies in the Americas, is excited to announce that it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger for the purposes of acquiring Structural Concepts Corporation, a premier U.S. manufacturer of food display cases. The transaction is expected to close by the end of July 2025, pending customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
Structural Concepts, headquartered in Norton Shores, Michigan, is renowned for its commitment to quality, engineering excellence, and forward-thinking product development. This acquisition marks a significant step in Hoshizaki Alliance’s strategy to broaden its product portfolio and better serve customers in the foodservice, supermarket, and c-store markets.
With the addition of Structural Concepts, Hoshizaki Alliance’s group of manufacturers—including Hoshizaki America, Inc., Lancer Worldwide, Jackson Warewashing Systems, Fogel Group, and Hoshizaki Macom will now offer an even more comprehensive lineup of solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the industry.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Structural Concepts team to the Hoshizaki family,” exclaimed Chris Karssiens, President of Hoshizaki USA Holdings, Inc. “Their reputation for innovation and quality aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers. By joining forces, we are poised to set new standards in food display and refrigeration, empowering our customers with expanded choices and outstanding service.”
This acquisition underscores Hoshizaki Alliance’s dedication to growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction as we continue to shape the future of foodservice equipment together.
About Structural Concepts
Since 1972, Structural Concepts has consistently set the standard of leading the way by bringing the most innovative, turnkey refrigerated and heated food display solutions to the market.
Constantly innovating the art of fresh food presentation, making the desired more desirable and improving the protection of the perishable, the company has spent the past 50+ years delivering the most attractive, reliable, temperature-controlled display cases, when and where customers need them.
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