GROTE COMPANY
COLUMBUS, OH

Founded in 1972 by Jim Grote, Grote Company is a family-owned manufacturer recognized for its superior customer service, craftsmanship, dependability, and quality. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the company has established itself as the leading supplier of food slicing and assembly equipment, serving an international clientele ranging from local businesses to globally renowned brands. Renowned for reliability and innovation, Grote Company's products enhance efficiency, increase yield, and reduce waste, ensuring high return on investment. The company prides itself in a personal commitment to customer service, solving challenges with a face-to-face approach and fostering long-lasting relationships built over decades. This enduring dedication has helped build an enduring trust with food processors worldwide. Bob Grote, who joined the company in 2000 and became CEO in 2008, leads in strategic industry partnerships. Alongside him are Jack Grote as COO, Tom as Chief Development Officer focusing on international growth, Eric overseeing financial roles since 2012, Andy managing sales and customer service operations across the Americas, and John at the helm of manufacturing and product development. Grote Company continues to innovate while committing to its core values of integrity, reliability, safety, and sanitation. Its mission transcends making food; it involves improving how food is made with a promise that every piece of equipment just works. With over half a century in business, Grote Company stands as a trusted partner focused on both the tools and people they serve within the food industry.