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Heat and Control Acquires Fabcon Food Systems Ltd.

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The Fabcon Food Systems Ltd team. Image provided by Heat and Control.

June 9, 2025

Heat and Control has acquired Fabcon Food Systems Ltd., a provider of custom-made processing and handling equipment systems for the food industry.  

This strategic acquisition reinforces Heat and Control’s commitment to providing customers with innovative, customized solutions that set the standard for yield, efficiency, and safety across a wide range of industries. 

Established in 2013, UK-based Fabcon Food Systems Ltd. is renowned for its cost-effective processing solutions for the snack food, french fry, and protein industries—including processing, product handling, sorting, precision flavoring, weighing, and packing systems. 

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The Food Safety Magazine editorial team comprises Bailee Henderson, Director of Content Strategy and news editor ✉, and Adrienne Blume, M.A., Director of Editorial and Industry Engagement.

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