Scott Technology
New Zealand robotics and automation systems integrator specializing in meat processing, mining lab automation, and materials handling since 1913.
Scott Technology is a New Zealand-based global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automation and robotic production systems, founded in 1913 in Dunedin. The company delivers turnkey automation solutions for meat and protein processing, mining laboratory sample preparation (Rocklabs brand), materials handling, appliance manufacturing, and industrial sectors. Majority-owned (53%) by JBS, one of the world's largest food companies, since 2016, Scott Technology is listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZX: SCT) and employs approximately 600 people globally.
Annual revenue is approximately NZD 173 million.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
Automated Meat Processing Systems
Robotic lamb/carcass cutting and processing systems boosting yield and quality for meat processors.
Appliance Manufacturing Systems
Large-scale automated production systems for international domestic whiteware manufacturers.
Enclosed Belt Conveying System
Flexible enclosed-belt conveying system for exacting material-conveying demands across industries.
Contact Scott Technology
WEBSITE
https://scott.co.nzPHONE
+49 6155 8366-0HEADQUARTERS
New Zealand
Company Facts
Founded
1913
Primary Role
System Integrator
Company Size
employees 500-1000
Primary Region
Oceania
Annual Sales
$100 – $249.9 Million
Funding Stage
Public
Funding Total
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