KANSAS CITY, MO — Shick Esteve, a world leader in ingredient automation and process design, has announced the acquisition of W.D. Laramore Manufacturing, an industry leader in the field of flour reclaim systems for more than two decades. Laramore is the only fully integrated flour reclaim system provider in the world and has successfully integrated with a wide range of makeup lines in the baking industry including but not limited to bread and roll lines, sheeting lines and muffin lines.
The addition of Laramore provides Shick Esteve with a product that fits perfectly in its industry-leading portfolio. The acquisition of Laramore allows Shick Esteve to strengthen its position as a complete ingredient automation provider.
“With similar values and customer base, we are excited to join Shick Esteve,” said Bill Laramore Jr., president of W.D. Laramore Mfg., Inc. “Our people are proud to become a part of their team. The union of our companies will provide our customers and associates a strong future in an ever-growing global marketplace.”
“We are honored to join forces with the team at Laramore. The Laramore name is synonymous with best-in-class flour reclaim, and we intend to leverage their expertise as we continue to grow the brand globally.” – Tim Cook, VP, Linxis Group and CEO, Shick Esteve
Bill Laramore Jr. and the Laramore team will continue to operate out of the facility in Thomasville, GA, and will be supported by the Shick Esteve technical, manufacturing and sales teams. Laramore will report to Blake Day, president of Shick Esteve North America.
“We are honored to join forces with the team at Laramore,” said Tim Cook, VP, Linxis Group and CEO, Shick Esteve. “The Laramore name is synonymous with best-in-class flour reclaim, and we intend to leverage their expertise as we continue to grow the brand globally.”
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