Oak Brook, Illinois-based Bake-Line Group, a supplier of private label cookies and crackers, has purchased Turnbull Bakeries, a private label manufacturer of other cookie items, for an undisclosed price.

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David Shanholtz, President and CEO, said, “The acquisition of Turnbull Bakeries is part of our overall strategy of becoming the industry-leading supplier of private label cookies and crackers. Turnbull represents a niche product line extension of sugar wafers and private label cones, as well as key outsourcing relationships.”


Chattanooga, Tennessee-based Turnbull has two Chattanooga facilities with combined employment of about 300.


Jim Spear, executive VP, CFO and GM, added: “We will continue to pursue our growth strategy by adding other niche private label products.”


Wayne Turnbull, owner of Turnbull, said: “This should be a good business fit and a combination that benefits both customers and employees.”

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