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ProMach acquires Quest Industrial

ProMach Strengthens Robotics Integration Capabilities with Acquisition of Quest Industrial Deal expands ProMach’s growing robotics and integrated solutions portfolio and enhances robotic service capabilities across multiple markets CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 15, 2019 – ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions, announced today it has acquired Quest Industrial, a leading provider of robotic integration solutions. The addition of Wisconsin-based Quest expands ProMach’s capacity for sophisticated robotics projects, enhances ProMach’s robust robotics support competencies, and strengthens its integrated solutions capabilities for a wide range of applications. Quest, founded in 2001, is a full-service robotic integrator that specializes in automation solutions across food, beverage, plastics, metal, and other industries needing to automate, better utilize floor space, and improve the flexibility of their production lines. Quest has a strong expertise within the food industry, with leading solutions for dairy, produce, and other markets installed across North America and beyond. Their unique robotic solutions include applications in pick and place, cup filling, knife cutting, vacuum sealing, case erecting, tray forming, palletizing, vision and verification systems, and much more, including bundling multiple application technologies into a single robotic packaging cell. Quest systems are capable of direct food contact with USDA compliant and wash down designs. “We’re excited to welcome the Quest team to ProMach,” says Mark Anderson, ProMach President and CEO. “Robotics has been a strong growth engine for ProMach recently, with significant double-digit growth over the last few years, driven by customers looking to add automation, flexibility, consistency, and more to their packaging lines. Quest is a high integrity team with a well-earned reputation for designing, fabricating, delivering, and supporting robotic cells to customers across a range of industries.” Quest is an award-winning FANUC Authorized System Integrator and Certified [...]

ProMach acquires Quest Industrial2019-04-18T14:08:42+00:00

Interest continues to grow in Quest Industrial’s IAV.

December 10, 2018 - Monroe, WI Intelligent Autonomous Vehicle (IAV) In the spring of 2018, Quest Industrial revealed to the world the first wash-down rated Intelligent Autonomous Vehicle.  The IAV, as it is commonly called,  has drawn the attention of several industry leaders.   With a payload up to 5,000 lbs., the IAV has a drive unit capable of transporting most anything within a traditional industry setting.  Focused upon the food and beverage industry, the design team adhered to strict sanitation standards, as well as, tackled a variety of other operational concerns; like being able to operate in confined spaces and needing to maneuver on sloped surfaces. Engineered to be intelligent, the IAV offers a full HMI with intelligent mapping, dynamic safeties, wireless communications and diagnostic capabilities. Quest’s IAV has the ability to self-maneuver in multiple directions on graded floors due to its dynamic driving capabilities. Powered by lithium polymer batteries, the Intelligent Autonomous Vehicle is capable of operation for up to eight hours before a recharge is needed. Albeit the first-generation, the IAV has business heads vying for the advancement of autonomous systems within their facilities. The IAV's pallet handling design, as seen in the pictures below, is currently undergoing beta testing, and the soon-to-be developed fork-lift version looks to hit the market in 2019. For more information, contact Quest Industrial’s sales department at (608) 325-5850 / sales@questindustrial.com     

Interest continues to grow in Quest Industrial’s IAV.2019-04-18T14:09:05+00:00

The robotics industry continues to grow and that means growth at Quest Industrial:  WE’RE HIRING!!

If you want an opportunity to work with cutting edge robotic technology in a family like atmosphere; then read on.   Quest Industrial is a Monroe, WI based company that is known not only for its standard line of food grade equipment, but also for its innovations in food, dairy, plastic and durable goods.  Quest Industrial has continually been in the forefront of innovations in industry, which has led our team to an award winning reputation.                  Want a chance to work for one of the top 10 Robotics Technology Solutions Provider? Industrial automation is growing by leaps and bounds.  Since 2001, Quest Industrial has been on the cutting edge of automation technology.  As manufacturing demands increase, so too does the need for quality built automated equipment.  To fill this need Quest Industrial employees some of the best engineers and finest craftsman in the industry.  Currently employing 26, Quest looks to add another 5 to 10 talented employees in the next year.  Working in a high tech industry that embrace customers who operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is a challenging task. It takes a very strong work ethic and a high-level of talent to work in the automation field. There are many companies that integrate industrial equipment, but very few have the family-orientated atmosphere coupled with the innovations and cutting edge technology that you’ll find at Quest Industrial. More than 250,000 robots are currently operating in U.S. factories.   While the robots tend to absorb low-skilled tasks, the demand for highly-skilled technicians to manage the robots is on the rise.  To work in the automation field, one must have a basic understanding of robotics and automation, [...]

The robotics industry continues to grow and that means growth at Quest Industrial:  WE’RE HIRING!!2019-04-18T14:10:55+00:00

Quest Industrial To Exhibit & Present at the 2017 ProFood Tech Show in Chicago

The Quest Industrial team will be exhibiting at the 2017 ProFood Tech Show coming up, quickly, in Chicago during April 4th – 6th and we are excited! We will be showcasing our brand new version of the Boxed-Bot with a pallet dispenser built right in to the equipment. Quest’s engineers understood that the traditional pallet dispensers can get bulky which makes the palletizing cell larger than what most plants’ size can accommodate, so they designed the dispenser to go under the palletizing robot to keep the cell efficient and compact. However, to display one of our favorite tasks to automate, the Quest Industrial team will retrofit this new Boxed-Bot to Tote Load so you can see our award winning designs in action. Quest’s Robotic Tote Loading systems can pick from 5 pieces up to 80 pieces per minute, with a compact footprint starting at 12’x12’. All of our systems are proven and can be designed and built for washdown environments, but each is customizable to your needs. Whether you need to pick 1 or 2 pieces at a time, to accommodate for rates, we have the tooling to do it and if we don’t, we will design one just for you! Make sure to add Quest Industrial, Booth #2932, to your ProFood Tech Agenda and speak with one of our Robotic Experts. Wonder what else we are up to? Then don’t miss Don Wickstrum, Quest Industrial’s President & Owner, presenting at the ProFood Tech Innovation Stage on Wednesday, April 5th at 11:30am to learn about Filling Your Labor Shortage with Robotic Automation. Finding reliable labor is proving to be a difficult task, but Quest Industrial’s Engineers have listed to your needs. They developed several pieces [...]

Quest Industrial To Exhibit & Present at the 2017 ProFood Tech Show in Chicago2018-07-10T17:02:15+00:00

Racing for New Partnerships

With the New Year right around the corner, we look forward to new opportunities and some of our favorite sport seasons starting, one of those being racing.  It came to our attention that we didn’t have a formal process for selecting sponsorships or as we refer to them, partnerships. As the requests start rolling in, we wanted to get a jump start on things. We have developed an application that any driver or race team wanting to be sponsored by Quest Industrial can fill out to be considered for our partnerships. If your application is accepted there will be an interview to follow so we can ensure everyone is on the same page and ready to rock and roll for the upcoming season.  If we feel we are not a good match for you and your team, we will let you know. That being said, we hold our sponsored racers and their teams to a high level of professionalism, something, we hope, we can all agree is best for everyone. The drivers and teams we have sponsored in the past years have done a great job and we look forward to working with them again for this next season. Because several of Quest Industrial’s employees and owners are racers, we understand the need for sponsorships/partnerships and how crucial they are for everyone. We recognize that things break and new pieces are needed, not to mention the cost of getting your team into the track, gas, and tires. But the list doesn’t stop there. This next year is going to be great and we hope that you and your team are both safe and successful in your races. If you would like to partner with Quest [...]

Racing for New Partnerships2017-01-03T17:01:53+00:00

Quest Industrial’s Original Boxed-Bot Vs. The Imitators

We feel that Oscar Wilde got it right when he said, “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” Quest Industrial's Boxed-Bot is the original space saving fully functional robotic palletizer of its kind. Not only is the footprint of our Boxed-Bot smaller, less than 8' x 10' - effortlessly fitting into a standard truck, its software is more user friendly and technologically-intuitive than other robotic palletizers of its kind. The QBOX pallet Building Software from GOT-BOT.COM not only allows operators to design and produce exact pallet patterns quickly and easily, but allows for on the fly changes to box sizes and patterns; both of these allowing for easy change over from product to product. Just click and drag to change box or bag patterns and sizes, even rotate or flip layers, change box length, width and height, and even adjust pallet sizes or types or let QBOX do the work for you by creating its own most efficient pallet usage patterns based off of your products dimensions. Boxed-Bot has enough memory to hold all of your customers’ pallet patterns - all you have to do is select the program you want the robotic palletizer to run and it will! The Boxed-Bot is incredibly versatile because it is able to switch from one product type to another with just the press of a button. If you are worried about label location, Boxed-Bot’s QBOX software will account for label out or in orientations, if needed. Companies no longer need to bring in expensive and experienced robotic programmers, saving time and money. Our software is so easy to use and understand that training takes an average of 15 minutes and your operators will [...]

Quest Industrial’s Original Boxed-Bot Vs. The Imitators2018-07-10T17:02:15+00:00

FANUC’s CR-35iA Collaborative Industrial Robot

We Would Like to Introduce You to... FANUC's CR-35iA, the first collaborative industrial robot that is capable of lifting a 35kg or about a 77lb payload! The CR-35iA was designed to safely work alongside people without the need for fencing or other hard barriers. This unique green collaborative robot holds highly sensitive contact sensing technology and it would smoothly stop if it were to come into contact with a person while it is working. The outer green cover is soft and helps reduce the impact of forces and pinch points by creating a soft barrier between the robot arm and the operator. The highly sensitive robot arm has been awarded with the International Standard 10218-1:2011 Safety Certification to give you complete confidence that your operators will be safe while working alongside the CR-35iA.     Not only is this gentle green giant safe, but it is hardy and very reliable. The CR-35iA is capable of working in environments ranging from 32° F to about 110° F and is able to travel up to speeds of 2.46 feet/second and 10" per second when Contact Stop is active. Do not worry, this robot can be ordered with FANUC's state-of-the-art vision system, so you know it will be highly repeatable and accurate. What could you do with the CR-35iA or, as we like to call it, the Green Helping Machine? If you would like to learn more or have questions, please contact us at sales@questindustrial.com or call 608-325-5850 and one of our robotic specialists would be more than happy to discuss those.

FANUC’s CR-35iA Collaborative Industrial Robot2018-07-10T17:02:15+00:00

2015 International Dairy Show – Is your Robotic Equipment Designed for Your Application?

Quest Industrial, located at Booth #7661 during the 2015 International Dairy Show, takes pride in creating Robotic Automation that is designed for the Dairy Industry. Don Wickstrum, President and Owner of Quest Industrial, has been selected, out of 100’s of applicants, to present at the 2015 International Dairy Show at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. His topic will be “How to Evaluate Your Plant and Process for Robotic Automation” and will discuss getting ready for robotic automation. There are many considerations that need to happen to make sure that the best area in the plant is indeed being automated. Don will thoroughly explain the first steps in preparing a plant for robotic automation. If this topic has sparked your interest and you or someone you know would like to attend the International Dairy Show, please request a free registration Here. Don will be speaking Wednesday, September 16, 2015 from 3:00PM – 3:30PM in Room: iDairyShow Theater, Booth 9413 at the 2015 International Dairy Show held at the McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois. He will have a few minutes for questions, however, if he is unable to answer all of the questions from the audience during that time, please visit him at the Quest Industrial booth #7661 to discuss your questions in more detail. If you are unable to make the presentation, but are still interested in speaking with Don during the show, please schedule an appointment with him by emailing sales@questindustrial.com. The Robotic Experts with Quest Industrial will not squeeze you into a cookie cutter piece of equipment, but rather we work with you to design equipment that meets your needs. Additionally, we do not fit our equipment to washdown environments, but our equipment [...]

2015 International Dairy Show – Is your Robotic Equipment Designed for Your Application?2018-07-10T17:02:15+00:00

Quest Industrial to Attend the International Cheese Technology Expo

In Wisconsin, there is nothing better than cheese.  For those of us in the production of the tasty good, we enjoy the technology and traditions behind the process of making it.  During April 22nd-24th, 2014, many people from around the world will be attending the International Cheese Technology Expo, the nation's largest cheese, butter and whey exposition, held at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  This year, the International Cheese Technology Expo (ICTE), is expected to be the largest it has ever been, given the number of exhibitors and attendees growing each day.  the ICTE sold out of exhibit space in January and the waiting list continues to grow. Quest Industrial is proud to announce that our team will be attending and showcasing two products that can be custom designed to fit into any application. We are excited to demonstrate one of our newest and most technologically advanced products in the market, the Boxed-Bot, part of the Q-Pact Robotic Palletizer Line, as well as the unique and fast Quest Tote Loader/Collator. The Boxed-Bot has been redesigned to be even more compact than ever before to save space and time - due to effortless and minimal installation time.  Boxed-Bot is a fully functional robotic palletizer that is tailored to fit your plant.  If you need stainless steel to meet sanitary conditions we can do it, if your business does not require a sanitary environment, then save money by ordering a mild steel Boxed-Bot.  Our engineers have worked hard to ensure that this product can be used to its fullest potential to make you profitable.  The best part about this product is the ability for any operator to design and produce exact pallet patterns quickly and easily [...]

Quest Industrial to Attend the International Cheese Technology Expo2018-07-10T17:02:16+00:00

How do you load your cheese?

With the Quest Tote Loader/ Collator! The Quest Tote Loader/Collator robotic cell is designed with the end user in mind! The Tote Loader/Collator has the capacity to load a bulk container of cheese or butter in minutes. With vision tracking and verification, there are endless possibilities in product mix. It is capable of pick- ing and placing many different sizes, shapes, and textures of cheese and butter. From butter to mozzarella to wheels of Swiss the Quest Tote Loader is able to do it all. Does your system require a separator sheet between layers? No problem – we have the solution. With rate capabilities to match any production schedule, Quest Industrial is ready to assist you in your loading applications! Don’t forget to ask about our REVOLUTIONARY Robotic PUMPLESS VACUUM CUP SYSTEM! NO HOLES, NO VACUUM TUBES, and NO MESS!!

How do you load your cheese?2018-07-10T17:02:16+00:00
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