Starting with January 2023, Jack Grote has agreed to take on the position of Lifecycle Leader for all Grote Company brands (PFI equipment, Grote Company, and Vanmark), according to his personal LinkedIn account.

This new position includes leading the new lifecycle strategy supporting Grote Company, Vanmark, and PFI equipment, building maintenance, training, parts, and other programs to support food processors from project spec to machine decommissioning, and collaborating with internal sales, technical, and field service, marketing, and customer service teams. Jack Grote was Vanmark’s sales manager in the past.

“Grote Company is introducing its Lifecycle Business Strategy in response to food processors who have told us that they’re challenged to find enough skilled technical and maintenance talent. Our customers are looking to us as a supplier to provide full-service offerings with their equipment purchases. We hope to make their lives easier with our new programs by streamlining installation, getting equipment running faster, and ensuring all machines are operating smoothly to avoid costly downtime and disruptions,” Bob Grote, chief executive officer, of Grote Company, said, cited by Food Engineering.

“I’m enthusiastic about what the future holds for Grote Company. Heading up our new Lifecycle Business Strategy allows me to assist our customers in ways that will help them be more successful. It allows us to build a closer partnership with our customers. They rely on Grote Company, Vanmark, and PFI for solutions – now they can also rely on us to provide services to support their investment over the long haul,” Jack Grote, lifecycle leader, of Grote Company, concluded.