Hoshizaki Alliance (Hoshizaki USA Holdings, Inc.), a leading group of foodservice manufacturing companies in the Americas, is excited to announce that it has entered into an agreement and plan of merger for the purposes of acquiring Structural Concepts Corporation, a premier U.S. manufacturer of food display cases. The transaction is expected to close by the end of July 2025, pending customary conditions and regulatory approvals.
Structural Concepts, headquartered in Norton Shores, Michigan, is renowned for its commitment to quality, engineering excellence, and forward-thinking product development. This acquisition marks a significant step in Hoshizaki Alliance’s strategy to broaden its product portfolio and better serve customers in the foodservice, supermarket, and c-store markets.
A comprehensive lineup of solutions
With the addition of Structural Concepts, Hoshizaki Alliance’s group of manufacturers—including Hoshizaki America, Inc., Lancer Worldwide, Jackson Warewashing Systems, Fogel Group, and Hoshizaki Macom will now offer an even more comprehensive lineup of solutions tailored to the evolving needs of the industry.
“We are thrilled to welcome the Structural Concepts team to the Hoshizaki family,” says Chris Karssiens, president of Hoshizaki USA Holdings, Inc. “Their reputation for innovation and quality aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering exceptional value to our customers. By joining forces, we are poised to set new standards in food display and refrigeration, empowering our customers with expanded choices and outstanding service.”
This acquisition underscores Hoshizaki Alliance’s dedication to growth, innovation, and customer satisfaction as we continue to shape the future of foodservice equipment together.
About Structural Concepts
Since 1972, Structural Concepts has consistently set the standard of leading the way by bringing the most innovative, turnkey refrigerated and heated food display solutions to the market.
Constantly innovating the art of fresh food presentation, making the desired more desirable and improving the protection of the perishable, the company has spent the past 50+ years delivering the most attractive, reliable, temperature-controlled display cases, when and where customers need them.
About Hoshizaki Alliance
The Hoshizaki Alliance of the Americas Region is a group of independent companies united by the common goal of meeting the needs and demands of its customers through original products with exceptional quality. Multiple companies united by shared geography and mission—creating trusted high-quality innovations for evolving customer needs. Hoshizaki America is a leader in the design, manufacturing, and marketing of a wide range of products for the foodservice industry including ice machines, refrigerators, freezers, prep tables, display cases and dispensers. Jackson WWS, Inc. is a full-line supplier of high-quality commercial dishmachines including flights, conveyors, door-types, glasswashers and undercounters. Lancer Worldwide leads in innovation and is committed to delivering a beverage dispensing experience that exceeds customer expectations. Macom is recognized for their innovation, permanent technical evolution, high quality equipment and systems for professional kitchens in Latin America. The Hoshizaki Alliance is diverse in origin—each company having its own unique story, culture, and services—yet all contribute to the evolution of Hoshizaki as a whole with products and services that enhance the lives of its customers.
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For more information about the Hoshizaki Alliance and its comprehensive range of solutions, visit www.hoshizakialliance.com.
