AMF Bakery Systems announced acquisition of Workhorse Automation
AMF Bakery Systems has announced the acquisition of Workhorse Automation, Inc. of Kirkwood, Pennsylvania. The acquisition will bring together the two US-based industry leaders for the automation of pan, basket, and product handling. The combined portfolio of 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,” mentioned Jason Ward, president of AMF Bakery Systems. “This is a very exciting opportunity for both companies and we welcome the Workhorse team to the AMF family,” added Ward.