Family-owned since 1866, Bizerba grew from a small German workshop into a global manufacturer known for precision in food-handling equipment. It serves food retailers, producers and logistics operations with weighing and slicing systems supported by software and service.
Grote Company Family of BrandsThree generations of family ownership and 53 years in business define Grote Company Family of Brands, a food-processing manufacturing group with more than 380 employees and 11 global locations. Its businesses help food manufacturers keep production moving, combining decades of equipment expertise with integrated automation and support for complex processing operations.COLUMBUS, OH
Grote Company, IncFounded by Jim Grote in 1972, Grote Company is a family-owned Columbus manufacturer of food-processing equipment that slices ingredients and automates pizza, sandwich, and prepared-food assembly. The company has built its reputation over more than 50 years by pairing durable machinery with hands-on support, including service and training throughout an equipment’s working life. Today, Jim’s nephews Bob and Jack Grote lead the business, continuing its personal, people-first approach.COLUMBUS, OH
JBT Marel CorporationJBT Marel Corporation carries forward the combined legacies of JBT and Marel, with operations spanning more than 30 countries and a manufacturing and distribution network of more than 50 facilities. Its alco line brings a distinct history from Bad Iburg, Germany, where the business began in 1977 and developed into a family-run equipment maker before joining JBT in 2022 and the JBT Marel portfolio in 2025. Today, JBT Marel serves food and beverage producers with processing technology and related services.SYRACUSE, NY
Bettcher IndustriesFounded in 1944 from Louis Bettcher’s machine shop in Cleveland’s meatpacking district, Bettcher Industries makes precision cutting, trimming, and skinning equipment for meat and seafood processors. The Birmingham, Ohio manufacturer is known for its Whizard handheld trimmer, introduced in 1954, and now serves customers through a global network reaching more than 70 countries. Bettcher is employee-owned and part of Fortifi Food Processing Solutions.BIRMINGHAM, OH