Alyson SLAPKAUSKAS joins ABI as new CEO

We are pleased to announce that Alyson SLAPKAUSKAS has joined ABI as new CEO on March 6, 2023. She will be reporting directly to Olivier SERGENT, TMG* President.

In her new role, Alyson SLAPKAUSKAS will be responsible for expanding and pursuing ABI’s growth strategy, especially in North America. With a main focus on robotics, Alyson will support the company’s mission with a strong customer-centric approach. She will play a pivotal role in further expanding ABI as a trusted partner that helps bakeries gaining a competitive edge and making baked goods more efficiently.

With over 20 years of operational leadership experience, Alyson is adept to managing complex products, diverse supply chain solutions, operations planning optimization and execution while developing high performance teams. Before joining ABI, Alyson was Corporate Senior Director, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement at Celestica. Alyson held roles across General Management, Direction of Operations, Pickering, and Production control. Thanks to these experiences, she will provide ABI with insight into their supply chain and Customer Experience

“With her vision and strong leadership experience, I am confident that Alyson will build upon the exceptional foundation that ABI has established to become the robotic, automation, & vision systems company of reference for industrial bakery.” said Olivier SERGENT, President of TMG.

 

*TMG, owner of MECATHERM, has acquired a majority stake in ABI in January 2021.

ABI Won Most Innovative Solution Award!

On December 13th, ABB Robotics hosted the 2022 value provider award ceremony where they rewarded partners from the Americas. 4 categories were presented: Sustainability, Outstanding Performance, Lifetime Achievement and Most Innovative Solution.

We are immensely proud and honored to announce ABI won Most Innovative Solution with Katana Scoring System.


Our robotic scoring solution combining video and an ultrasonic drag guarantees an extreme precision when cutting dough. Capable of scoring any type of bread, ABI word-class scoring solution Katana enables more flexibility and guarantees top-quality products on an industrial scale production.

Thanks to our trusted partner ABB robotics for this recognition and for hosting this event.

IBIE 2022: MECATHERM and ABI to provide new solutions for industrial bakeries and pastry and sweet goods manufacturers to further optimize their industrial performance

IBIE 2022: MECATHERM and ABI to provide new solutions for industrial bakeries and pastry and sweet goods manufacturers to further optimize their industrial performance

For the first time ever, MECATHERM and ABI will exhibit together at the International Baking Industry Exposition (IBIE) from September 18 to 21 in Las Vegas, Western Hall – stand 2131. MECATHERM is one of the world leaders in the design and manufacturing of automatic equipment and production lines for industrial bakeries and pastry and patisserie manufacturers. ABI is a premier North American bakery solutions provider, known for its bagel production equipment (make-up & baking) and its robotic and automation equipment solutions. MECATHERM and ABI are subsidiaries of TMG holding company.

Our Robotic Pretzel Scoring System is featured in Baking and Snack Magazine's July 2020 Issue

Our Robotic Pretzel Scoring System is featured in Baking and Snack Magazine's July 2020 Issue

“ABI LTD vision systems and robotics have enabled one system, via a change of end of arm tooling, to do straight plunge cuts, straight angular cuts, compound angular cuts or drag blade cuts, all with or without ultrasonic blades. 'We can now follow a curve and adjust the depth based on vision system recognition,' said Alex Kuperman, chief executive officer of ABI. 'We can even build in randomization to allow for a more artisan appearance.”

ABI LTD equipment plays leading role in baker's growth from local to global supplier...

This month's edition of FoodChain Magazine features a nice write up on the great rise to prominence of our long time client and friend, Always Bagels.  From humble beginnings with the opening of their first retail store in Port Jefferson, N.Y. in the late 80's, to the launch of a 75,000 Sq Ft. national distribution center in 2009, this story follows the achievements of one of the most successful bagel producer's in the country.  ABI's equipment played a pivotal role in the growth of Always Bagels and we are proud to continue to work with and serve this fantastic organization as they continue to grow and expand their presence both around the country and around the world.

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https://issuu.com/schofieldpublishingltd/docs/foodchain_issue_135_march_2018/64

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