# Ishida acquires RobotGrader to boost protein packing automation

Ishida has acquired Swedish robotics automation company RobotGrader AB, which specializes in high-speed robotic grading and tray-packing systems for protein processors.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-12-03
- Where: Mölndal, Sweden
- Status: completed
- Products: robotic grading systems, tray-packing systems, protein packing automation
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md), [Packaging](https://endata.com/sectors/packaging.md)

## Companies

- [Ishida](https://endata.com/companies/28357.md) (acquirer)
- [RobotGrader](https://endata.com/companies/88876.md) (target)
- [Robot Grader](https://endata.com/companies/88894.md) (target)

## Sources

- [foodpackautomation.com](https://www.foodpackautomation.com/news/103972-ishida-acquires-robotgrader-to-boost-protein-packing-automation), 2025-12-03: "Ishida is pleased to announce the acquisition of Swedish robotics automation expert, RobotGrader AB."
- [roboticsandautomationnews.com](https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2025/12/03/ishida-acquires-of-robotgrader-to-advance-protein-packing-automation/97311/), 2025-12-03: "Ishida, a specialist in end-to-end weighing, packing and quality control solutions, has acquired Swedish robotics automation expert Robot Grader."
- [innovationsfood.com](https://innovationsfood.com/ishida-announces-acquisition-of-robotgrader-ab-to-advance-protein-packing-automation/), 2026-01-07: "Ishida, the world leader in end-to-end weighing, packing and quality control solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Swedish robotics automation expert, RobotGrader AB."

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