Ali Group, the largest and most diversified global leader in the foodservice equipment industry, today announced that it has successfully closed on its acquisition of JIPA, a Czech Republic-based manufacturer of advanced electrical multifunctional devices for commercial kitchens. The cornerstone of JIPA’s product line, the JIPA JUMP, performs a variety of cooking functions, including pressure cooking, frying, braising, grilling and sous vide. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
“Welcoming JIPA into the Ali Group strengthens our leadership in the global commercial foodservice equipment industry,” said Filippo Berti, chairman and chief executive officer of Ali Group. “JIPA’s expertise in electronic multifunction devices broadens our capabilities and adds new dimensions to how we serve the market. Their highly respected brand complements our existing portfolio and expands Ali Group’s global reach.”
Durable, efficient, and versatile
Founded in 1992 as JIPA CZ s.r.o., JIPA earned its reputation by creating durable, efficient, and versatile kitchen solutions. After years of research and refinement, the company officially unveiled its groundbreaking JIPA JUMP multifunction pans in 2017.
Since then, JIPA is renowned for its innovative equipment that drives economic, efficient and safe operations in commercial kitchens. The addition of JIPA International aligns with Ali Group’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art solutions that meet the evolving needs of the foodservice industry.
About the Ali Group:
Founded in 1963, the Ali Group is a global corporation headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with its European corporate office located in Milan, Italy. Through its subsidiaries, the company designs, manufactures, markets and services a broad line of commercial and institutional foodservice equipment used by major restaurant and hotel chains, independent restaurants, hospitals, schools, airports, correctional institutions and canteens.
The Ali Group and its more than 110 global brands employ approximately 14,500 people in 29 countries and, in terms of sales, is the world’s largest group in this industry. It has 75 manufacturing facilities in 18 countries and sales and service subsidiaries throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, South America, and Asia Pacific.
For more information on Ali Group products and services, visit www.aligroup.com.
