The Grote Company Family of Brands Acquires SPI Automation

We are excited to announce our acquisition of SPI Automation, effective October 17, 2024.  SPI Automation is an automation, controls, and robotics integrator based in Utah.

“We’re pleased to add SPI Automation’s capabilities to our bench of offerings,” said Bob Grote, CEO. “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’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.