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Pro Mach acquires Benchmark Automation

Pro Mach, Inc. has announced the acquisition of Benchmark Automation, manufacturer of specialty material handling solutions and packaging equipment; Benchmark complements Pro Mach’s existing material handling product line and strengthens capabilities in the food and bakery markets.

Pro Mach’s Material Handling Group, which includes Shuttleworth and KLEENLine brands, serves a wide range of customers worldwide and enhances Pro Mach’s strength in providing turnkey integrated systems across the entire packaging and processing line.

Founded in 2001 and based in Athens, GA, Benchmark manufactures a wide range of high-quality conveyors, infeeds, loading, stacking, and packaging equipment tailored to the unique needs of food and bakery manufacturers.

The Benchmark Automation team will join Pro Mach, including founders and partners Vince Tamborello and Mike Rupert. Tamborello will serve as Vice President and General Manager, reporting to Pro Mach’s Material Handling Group Senior Vice President Bret Ranc. Rupert will serve as Director of Operations.

“We’re pleased to welcome the outstanding Benchmark Automation team,” said Mark Anderson, Pro Mach President and CEO. “Benchmark fits well with our focus on being a single source provider for packaging and processing solutions and the leader in integrated packaging systems. Benchmark’s leadership in bakery provides opportunities to better serve that market and strengthen our complete solution set for existing customers.”

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