Brown Machine Group expands market reach with acquisition

Brown Machine Group (BMG) has acquired GN Thermoforming Equipment, a designer and manufacturer of thermoforming equipment, primarily for the food, industrial and medical packaging industries. 

Based in Chester, Nova Scotia Canada, GN Thermoforming Equipment has grown its global presence in the plastics industry, including through offices in the Czech Republic, and many agents operating worldwide. GN is the global leader in contact heat thermoformers and a growing provider of innovative form cut stack thermoforming machines.

The GN acquisition significantly expands BMG’s thermoforming product offering. GN’s machines are adept at quick change-overs and have an outstanding reputation for quality and generating strong ROIs for customers. 

“GN Thermoforming Equipment’s unique technology and talent significantly increase the scope of BMG’s offering to reach small and medium size thermoforming customers,” says BMG chief executive officer, Greg Wolf. “BMG has a significant sales and service footprint throughout North America, whereas over half of GN’s sales are outside of North America. This acquisition greatly expands market access and growth for both entities.” 

“BMG’s proven expertise in growth through acquisition is an exciting and significant step for GN Thermoforming Equipment and our employees,” says Jerome Romkey, President, GN Thermoforming Equipment. “Bringing our core technology, equipment and service offerings together, while expanding the overall scope of our customer base, is the next logical step for both companies.”

GN Thermoforming Equipment will continue to operate and manufacture under its current name within the context of BMG’s family of companies and remain headquartered in Chester, NS, Canada.