Bengal Machine, the parent company of Schutte Hammermill, CM Shredder and Schutte Motion has acquired a majority interest in CSE Bliss Manufacturing, a hammer mill manufacturing company in Ponca City, OK.
The purchase of CSE Bliss Manufacturing fits with Bengal Machine’s strategy to combine worldclass brands in the size reduction industry into a fully integrated manufacturer, offering complete, turnkey solutions across a wide range of industries and size reduction applications. CSE Bliss
Manufacturing brings decades of experience in the design and manufacture of leading hammer mills, particularly in the biomass, animal feed and pet food industries.
“This is a great story of one family business partnering with another in the size reduction space. We’re proud to have the Bliss boys as partners in making the best hammer mills in the world, and combining our complementary offerings,” says Martin Berardi, CEO of Bengal Machine. “Together, our companies offer unparalleled value to customers seeking turnkey size reduction systems with
a reputation for being rugged, efficient and well-engineered.”
The Bliss family will retain a significant ownership position in the business and are looking forward to a very positive future partnered with Bengal Machine.
“We are very pleased to find partners that share common values and an approach to customer service,” said Rick Bliss, CEO of CSE Bliss Manufacturing. “We are excited to apply our experience and success in the size reduction space worldwide together with Bengal Machine.”
