# Ishida acquires Swedish robotics automation expert RobotGrader AB

Ishida, a leader in weighing and packing solutions, has acquired RobotGrader AB, a Swedish robotics automation company specializing in protein packing automation. The acquisition strengthens Ishida's automation capabilities for fixed weight tray-packing systems.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-08-12
- Where: Mölndal, Sweden, Sweden
- Status: completed
- Products: robotic weighing, grading and pick and place systems, fixed weight tray-packing systems
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Food Processing Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/food-processing-equipment.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [propakcape.co.za](https://www.propakcape.co.za/exhibitor-press-release/ishida-announces-acquisition-of-robotgrader-ab-to-advance-protein-packing-automation), 2026-08-12: "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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