COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 23, 2024 – The Grote Company family of brands, a provider of top-quality equipment and services to the food processing industry and the parent company of Grote Company, PFI, Vanmark and ProFab, announced today that it has acquired SPI Automation, a provider of automation and robotic solutions for labor-intensive manufacturing with locations in Sandy and Salt Lake City, Utah.
“We’re pleased to add SPI Automation’s capabilities to our bench of offerings,” said Bob Grote, chief executive officer of Grote Company. “SPI’s expertise in the food processing space is a natural fit for our family of brands and will allow us to offer more complete solutions to our customers.”
“SPI Automation couldn’t be more enthusiastic about this acquisition by the Grote Family of Brands,” said Tom Wright, president, SPI Automation. “We feel this is an ideal fit as SPI’s capabilities complement the Grote brands’ broad offerings. Our proven solutions for food and beverage dovetails perfectly.”
SPI’s experience in food production automation builds on Grote’s brands’ offerings. The company’s capabilities will expand robotic applications and controls capacity for all divisions, including:
PFI’s conveyance systems
Vanmark’s potato processing lines
Grote Company’s robotic food assembly automation
ProFab’s meat and poultry equipment
SPI will remain a standalone brand and continue to support its existing customers.
About SPI Automation
SPI Automation is a control system integrator based in Utah. The company has extensive experience providing customers with material handling, machine control and process control services. It offers a range of industrial automated control solutions for sectors including food and beverage, manufacturing, automotive, medical device, machine controls, and warehousing. SPI Automation resulted from the 2022 merger of Precision Automated Technology, founded in 1994, and SPI Automation, founded in 2002.
About the Grote Company Family of Brands
The Grote Company Family of Brands, which includes Grote Company, PFI, Vanmark, and ProFab, has provided food processing equipment, parts, and services for decades. We work together to give food manufacturers a team of experts dedicated to providing more complete solutions and unwavering support. Learn more about our brands at grotecompany.com/About-Us/Family-of-Brands.
