Tall Tree Foods acquires Klement Sausage in US

Tall Tree Foods has completed its acquisition of Klement Sausage Company (Klement’s), a premium sausage manufacturer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, for an undisclosed amount.

Klement’s, which was established in 1956 by brothers George, John and Ron Klement, produces smoked, fresh and summer sausage, snack sticks and deli meats.

Tall Tree Foods CEO Tim Bruer said the company is excited to expand on Klement’s successful history.

"Klement’s is a strong regional brand with the potential for growth in both its current markets and beyond," Bruer added.

The acquisition is expected to bring additional scale and geographic expansion for Tall Tree, in addition to adding a range of products.

Tall Tree plans to take advantage of the long-standing heritage and brand equity associated with the Klement brand.

Klement’s current CEO Ray Booth will continue to lead the business along with the current management team based in Milwaukee.

Klement’s plants and offices will also remain in Milwaukee.

Greene Holcomb Fisher served as the exclusive financial advisor to Klement’s for the deal.

In June 2013, Tall Tree acquired the Blue Ribbon Bacon and Sausage business in south-east Texas, as well as Richard’s Cajun Foods, a manufacturer of authentic sausage and ready-to-eat meals sold in Louisiana, Texas and other south-eastern states.

Tall Tree Foods is a food holding company backed by Altamont Capital – a private investment firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area.