“We are thrilled to merge these two industry-leading brands in one location. This strategic union is driven by our shared vision of innovation, excellence, and a commitment to delivering unparalleled value to our customers,” said Michael Raycher, Follett President. “The creation of Follett Denver greatly expands manufacturing capacity for Follett key, in-demand products and with the additional site we expect to shorten lead times ensuring two-day shipping to much of the U.S. Combining our talented teams, we are poised to achieve greater efficiency, foster innovation, and enhance our service offerings. The synergies between our organizations will enable us to streamline operations, leverage best practices, and accelerate our growth trajectory. This expansion will allow both brands to continue to deliver the most advanced ice solutions to our industry.”

The Follett Denver facility will support the expansion of manufacturing operations to meet product demand while strategically investing in the latest technologies to enhance capabilities for both Follett and Kloppenberg production. Renovations to the facility began in mid-2024 to support the addition of ice machines and dispensers and is expected to be fully operational by mid-2025.