Winkworth acquire BPT Skerman

BPT Skerman

Winkworth the UK’s largest industrial mixer manufacturer, in buying BPT Skerman has now added a whole new product range to its portfolio.

Winkworth will now, in addition to its renowned mixer product range, be able to offer industry proven equipment and systems including Brat Pans, Bro Cool, HY-Mix, Coating Pans, PCM Agitators/Mills and Ystral Products.

BPT Skerman is one of the UK's leading designers and manufacturers of hygienic processing plant, equipment and integrated systems. The company offers customised solutions to a range of applications across process industries, in particular the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, confectionery and personal healthcare sectors in the UK and throughout the world.

The joining of the companies has given us greater resources, increased/new expertise and increased distribution channels. We can now offer our Customers a vast range of solutions.

"We are delighted to take on board such an established and respected brand as BPT Skerman. All production will be based at Winkworth's five acre Swallowfield, Reading site. Our Customers demand high quality at an affordable price. This acquisition will undoubtedly bring economies of scale, which we will be able to pass on, which can only be good for us all." Grant Jamieson, Winkworth's Managing Director.

The acquisition is another step forward in Winkworth's strategic plan. Increasing representation around the world remains a key goal. Adding BPT Skerman's product range gives more reasons for Customers to see Winkworth, it's Agents and Distributors, both present and future.

Grant Jamieson

Managing Director

Published on: 29/06/2009 08:45:00