RICHMOND, VIRGINIA — AMF Bakery Systems, the global leader in complete, integrated system solutions for the baking industry, announced its acquisition of Kirkwood, PA-based Workhorse Automation, Inc. The acquisition will bring together the two US-based industry leaders for the automation of pan, basket and product handling. The combined portfolio of robotic technologies and engineering expertise will help bakers worldwide build more efficient, productive and fully automated bakeries.
“By joining forces, Workhorse brings technologies and products that fill existing gaps in AMF’s product line, including automated pan storage and retrieval systems as well as warehouse and freezer management systems,” said Jason Ward, president of AMF Bakery Systems. “This is a very exciting opportunity for both companies and we are excited to welcome the Workhorse teammates to the AMF family.”