Article: Bigger piece of pie sought; CEO says Manitowoc, Enodis union would make largest firm of its kind

Manitowoc Co.'s $2.1 billion offer for a British food-equipment manufacturer would create the largest company of its kind for products such as ice machines and restaurant fryers, Manitowoc CEO Glen Tellock said Monday.

Combined, the two businesses would have about $2 billion in annual revenue -- up from $438 million that Manitowoc's food- equipment division had in 2007.

The acquisition of London-based Enodis PLC also would boost Manitowoc's presence in Europe, where it has only a small share of the food-equipment industry.

Combined, the two companies would have manufacturing plants in 10

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