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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 [...]

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     

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, [...]