Wisconsin Ag Connection - Gehl Foods Acquired by Wind Point Partners

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Gehl Foods Acquired by Wind Point Partners
Wisconsin Ag Connection - 03/31/2015

Gehl Foods of Germantown announced that it has been acquired by Wind Point Partners, an investment firm known for unlocking growth potential in mid-size companies. Financial details were not disclosed.

Gehl Foods is a leading producer of aseptic dairy products, with sales of nearly $250 million last year.

Since 2007, the company's sales increased by nearly 80 percent and the company added more than 100 jobs.

"Wind Point's investment in Gehl Foods reflects our belief in the company's continued growth potential following the outstanding track record and significant investments in technology and people under Katherine Gehl's leadership," said David Stott, principal at Wind Point Partners. "We plan to continue to invest in the operations in both Germantown and West Bend, and we look forward to working with the entire team at Gehl Foods."

Gehl Foods is a leading producer and distributor of shelf-stable, aseptic dairy products, including cheese sauces, puddings, and nutritional and protein beverages.

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