Berisford

Article Abstract:

Berisford is a United Kingdom engineering firm which supplies catering equipment, an activity that is relatively stable. There may also be opportunities for takeovers given the fragmented nature of the industry. Berisford has invested $712 million in acquiring Scotsman in the US, and the company's stocks are also to be listed in the US. Scotsman extends Berisford's geographical area of operations, and fits well since it specializes in ice-making and refrigeration equipment. Further acquisitions could be carried out in mainland Europe.

S and W Berisford PLC

Catering for growth

Article Abstract:

Lincat is a leader in the market for catering equipment in the United kingdom, and has strengthened its position by investing in products and shedding non-core operations. The company has boosted capacity by investing in new premises in Lincoln, England, and its OPUS 700 range is geared to a wider market than its traditional products. The subsidiaries are IMC, a producer of kitchen machinery, and Douglas, which is based in Florida and which produces equipment pfor cleaning utensils.

Metal stampings, not elsewhere classified, Commercial Bakery Equipment, Kitchen Utensil, Pot, and Pan Manufacturing, Kitchen Tools, Utensils ex Cutlery, Bakery equipment, Cookware industry, Kitchen tools

Lincat

Article Abstract:

The performance of Lincat is examined, and the company's strengths include strong cash generation.