Middleby acquires Lynx Grills

ELGIN - The Middleby Corp. Wednesday announced the acquisition of Lynx Grills Inc., a manufacturer of residential outdoor equipment under the brands Lynx and Sedona.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Lynx will continue operations and manufacturing from its Downey, California, headquarters.

"Lynx is well known for its innovative features, unique design, and professional quality. The company has many exclusive products and one-of-a-kind features which position it as a leader in the outdoor cooking category," Selim A. Bassoul, chairman and CEO of Middleby, said in a statement. "Lynx is a highly complementary fit with our growing portfolio of premium residential brands. We are excited about the continued growth opportunities of the Lynx and Sedona brands, which we believe can be further enhanced within the broader Middleby group."

Lynx includes the Professional Series of built-in and free-standing grills and the Sedona by Lynx line. Lynx features a variety of complete island styles to match any backyard. Hallmark features of Lynx Grills include hand crafted construction, integrated illumination, hot surface ignition, heat stabilizer and the Trident ProSear technology.

ProSear allows for precise grill temperature control to cook a variety of foods at different temperatures at the same time. Recent product introductions within the Lynx Professional Series include the Napoli Pizza Oven and the flat cook top Asado Grill. Another technology innovation, the Lynx "Smart Grill," introduced in 2015, is user voice-activated, while the grill has voice response and the cooking process can be controlled via an app.