Tall Tree Foods, a portfolio company of Altamont Capital Partners, has acquired Klement Sausage (Klement's), a premium sausage manufacturer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Klement's, which was established in 1956 by three brothers George, John and Ron Klement, produces smoked, fresh and summer sausage, snack sticks and deli meats.
Tall Tree Foods CEO Tim Bruer said that Klement's is a strong regional brand with the potential for growth in both its current markets and beyond.
Klement Sausage former chairman and CEO John Klement said the company is looking forward to the future growth of the brand.
"We are pleased to have the future of the Klement's brand in the hands of new ownership with Altamont Capital and Tall Tree Foods," Klement added.
The acquisition will bring additional scale and geographic expansion for Tall Tree as well as adding a range of products.
Klement's current CEO Ray Booth will continue to lead the business along with the current management team based in Milwaukee. The Klement's plants and offices will remain in Milwaukee.
In June 2013, Tall Tree Foods also acquired Blue Ribbon Bacon and Sausage business in Southeast Texas, and Richard's Cajun Foods, a manufacturer of authentic sausage and ready-to-eat meals sold in Louisiana, Texas and other southeastern states.
Image: Tall Tree Foods has acquires sausage manufacturer Klement's. Photo: Courtesy of Apolonia/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net.
