Robotics Added to Besser Company’s Core Capabilities

Besser Company CEO and President, Ryan Suszek, and Slab Innovation President, Benoit Slavinski, are pleased to announce Besser Company’s acquisition of Slab Innovation. The acquisition of Slab’s assets, completed on 6 September, formalizes the next step in a strategic alliance forged between the companies in 2017. Since that time, Besser and Slab have successfully completed many joint product handling projects throughout North America.

“It’s exciting and fitting that in the same year we’re celebrating our 120th anniversary of serving the global concrete products industry, we’re expanding our commitment to innovation by welcoming Slab Innovation into the Besser family,” commented Suszek. He continued, “The addition of Slab provides our customers access to robotic solutions that are proven to increase plant efficiency, improve worker safety, and expand product lines.”

Slavinski shared, “Officially joining the Besser team is an honor and a tremendous accomplishment for us. We’re bringing our 20+ years of experience and our passion for crafting custom robotic solutions for the concrete industry. The opportunities ahead are unlimited in all segments of the industry, including those beyond Besser’s current scope.” Slavinski will join the Besser Team as Vice President of Robotics, leading Besser Company to the next level of innovation in robotic solutions.

The Slab Team expands Besser capabilities with a workforce highly skilled in mechanical and electrical engineering, equipment fabrication, and customization of controls and programming for robotics. Besser will also add two brick-and-mortar facilities in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada to its existing footprint across North America. These facilities will focus on identifying, building, and integrating flexible and robust robotic applications to meet each producer’s specific needs.

About Besser Company:
Besser is headquartered in Alpena, Michigan and has equipment operating in more than 120 countries worldwide. The company supplies complete manufacturing systems for the masonry, hardscape, pipe, precast and ready-mix segments of the industry. In addition, Besser manufactures curing systems for all segments of the concrete industry. The company manufactures parts, provides service, and offers specialized training for industry members. Visit besser.com for more information. About Slab Innovation: Slab Innovation is an expert in automation for the concrete products industry. The company works with producers to design, build, and integrate flexible and robust automated solutions. The company is headquartered in Saint-Hubert, Quebec, Canada

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