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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Grote Company Relocates Production Facility To Gahanna, Ohio

10/27/2015
Grote Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of precision slicing and application equipment for the food processing industry, plans to move its newly acquired Pizzamatic production facility to Gahanna, Ohio. The company will invest $850,000 to expand its current headquarters at 1160 Gahanna Parkway and will add 13 new jobs.

With manufacturing and headquarters located in Gahanna, Ohio, the company is the world’s leading manufacturer of slicer-applicator, sandwich, and pizza line innovation and technology, Grote also owns US-based Vanmark Equipment, a global manufacturer of industrial fruit and vegetable processing equipment.

“We acquired Pizzamatic to align with our growth strategy in this important market segment and we are proud to build upon our company’s long history in the Columbus Region,” said Bob Grote, CEO, Grote Company.

The 13 new jobs will be added to the manufacturer’s existing 100-person workforce, according to Columbus 2020. Positions include machinists, welders, assemblers, planner/buyers and engineers.

“Grote Company has been a valued partner within our community for more than 30 years,” said Mayor Becky Stinchomb, City of Gahanna. “We look forward to supporting the company’s expansion in Gahanna.”

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