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Krones Inc. acquires W.M. Sprinkman

Broadens its US process technology and manufacturing footprint

Krones President and CEO Holger Beckmann and W.M. Sprinkman President Brian Sprinkman
Krones President and CEO Holger Beckmann and W.M. Sprinkman President Brian Sprinkman

Krones Inc., a technology and service provider for the beverage and liquid-food industry, has acquired W.M. Sprinkman Corporation, which provides food and beverage processing equipment, specializing in the dairy and brewing industries.

Sprinkman will retain its brand, with its headquarters and management remaining in Waukesha, WI and a production facility remaining in Elroy, WI.

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