Grote Company

About

Grote Company, established in 1972 by Jim Grote, is a family-owned business headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. With a workforce of over 300 employees, it manufactures and supports industrial food processing equipment for a range of sectors, including frozen pizza and sandwich assembly. The company offers solutions such as industrial slicers (for bread, cheese, meat, plant-based, and produce), pizza topping lines, sandwich assembly lines, and food robotics. Its facilities include a main manufacturing site in Ohio and international offices in the UK and the Netherlands, enabling a global reach. Known for dependable service and high-quality machinery, Grote emphasizes maintaining long-term relationships with customers and partners through vigorous support and innovation. The company operates with core values of integrity, commitment, and excellence, reflecting its dedicated approach to advancing global food processing capabilities.