Exhibiting at HOTELEX Shanghai 2025

Middleby China Corporation, headquartered in Shanghai, operates as the Asia-Pacific arm of The Middleby Corporation—an American multinational and one of the world’s leading manufacturers of commercial kitchen and food processing equipment. Serving the hospitality, foodservice, and industrial food production sectors, Middleby China integrates American innovation with localized engineering and support to deliver high-efficiency, high-volume kitchen systems for the Chinese and broader Asia-Pacific markets.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Middleby China provides a comprehensive portfolio of advanced cooking, baking, food processing, and beverage dispensing solutions tailored for commercial and industrial applications:

• Commercial Kitchen Equipment:

  • Pizza Ovens, Fast Ovens, Combi Ovens
  • Fryers, Griddles, Grills
  • Charcoal Grillers, Induction Cookers

• Food Processing Equipment:

  • Electric Steak Ovens, Gas Grills & Stoves
  • Pasta Ovens, Sandwich Machines
  • Chain Toasters, Heating Equipment

• Beverage and Frozen Dessert Equipment:

  • Soft Serve Ice Cream Machines
  • Frozen Dessert Systems
  • Automatic Double-Sided Fryers

Middleby products are designed for efficiency, consistency, and scalability, ideal for restaurant chains, hotel kitchens, institutional catering, and QSR outlets.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Middleby China specializes in integrated kitchen systems, offering complete back-of-house design solutions optimized for:

• Energy savings and sustainability through induction and rapid-cook technologies
• Speed of service, reducing cooking times by up to 50% with technologies like TurboChef
• Food safety compliance with NSF, CE, and Chinese national standards

The company delivers modular and customized solutions under a portfolio of globally recognized brands including Taylor, TurboChef, Blodgett, Pitco, Southbend, and CookTek.

Capabilities

With a dedicated engineering and production facility in Shanghai, Middleby China provides:

• Local R&D and customization for regional menus and energy standards
• After-sales service network across China and Southeast Asia
• Training and demo kitchens for corporate clients
• OEM/ODM support for chain restaurants and equipment resellers

The local presence allows the company to offer faster lead times, installation services, and in-market support, critical for large-scale kitchen deployments.

Financial Insights

Middleby Corporation (NASDAQ: MIDD), the parent company, reported:

• $4.04 billion in annual revenue (FY 2023)
• Operating income exceeding $700 million
• Asia-Pacific contributes an estimated 10–15% of global revenue, with China as a key growth market
• Middleby China’s revenue contribution estimated at $150–200 million annually, driven by chain restaurant expansion and food manufacturing

Shipments and Export Performance

According to shipment tracking data:

• Middleby China coordinates over 500 international shipments annually, both imports of American systems and localized exports
• Key export destinations include Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and South Korea
• The Shanghai site also supports distribution to OEM partners across the ASEAN region

Target Market

Middleby China caters to a wide spectrum of B2B clients, including:

• Global QSR brands (McDonald’s, KFC, Pizza Hut)
• Local restaurant groups and central kitchens
• Hotels, airlines, and catering services
• Food processors and frozen meal manufacturers

The company offers both standard equipment lines and tailor-made solutions for specific workflows and cuisine formats.

Certifications and Compliance

Middleby equipment adheres to global and local standards:

• NSF, UL, CE Certified for food safety and electrical compliance
• China Quality Certification (CQC) for domestic market
• ISO 9001 certified facilities
• Energy-efficient designs meet E-Star and DOE compliance standards in the U.S., and China’s GB regulations

Customer Testimonials

Middleby’s equipment is deployed in thousands of kitchens globally, with strong feedback from industry professionals:

• “We depend on Middleby’s combi ovens for 24/7 reliability in our busiest locations.” – Executive Chef, International Hotel Chain
• “Taylor machines are the backbone of our dessert menu consistency.” – QSR Franchise Owner, China

Middleby’s local support teams are also consistently praised for fast, efficient maintenance and training services.

Major Achievements

• Over 10,000 kitchen installations in China
• Certified supplier to all top-5 QSR brands in the region
• Winner of Best Kitchen Equipment Supplier, 2022 – China Foodservice Awards
• Opened Middleby Innovation Kitchen in Shanghai, showcasing live equipment demos and client engagement spaces

Middleby China Corporation stands as a pillar of culinary technology innovation in the region, delivering world-class foodservice solutions with localized expertise, enabling professional kitchens to perform at scale, with consistency and efficiency.