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Premier Tech launches first cobot-based product line

New TOMA cobot line that leverages cobot technology

Québec, September 26, 2024 — Premier Tech is pleased to announce the launch of a new product line leveraging cobot technology to help companies accelerate their packaging automation projects.

This new offer leverages Premier Tech’s 35 years of experience in packaging and palletizing, combined with its expertise and capabilities in UX/UI and industrial design, as well as its suite of smart manufacturing efficiency software. It will be brought to market and commercialized under a new brand — TOMA.

The TOMA product line will bring together the robustness, reliability and performance for which Premier Tech is known with user-friendliness, thus delivering a comprehensive and intuitive do-it-yourself experience.

Today, we are launching more than a product line. We are launching a totally new approach to automation — we are launching the ‘Automation made friendustrial’ mindset. Our teams at Premier Tech Systems and Automation have successfully merged industrial-level efficiency with ease of operation. This was achieved by leveraging the cobot technology from FANUC, the worldwide leader in robotics.

 Jean Bélanger, president and chief executive officer of Premier Tech

This mindset was achieved through the development of a software with ease-of-use like never before, without compromises on features, performance, and safety. MOVN, our proprietary software, is the brain power behind TOMA. It powers our online configurator, online operation simulator and intuitive HMI, which commands TOMA’s every move. No coding, no engineering, no programming needed, and no specialized skills required.

TOMA comes connected with the integrated Necton technology, also designed by Premier Tech, allowing for quick assessments and adjustments to your equipment’s performance. Necton provides real-time actionable insights to optimize output, ensuring that you get the most out of your operations and a higher return on investment.

For 35 years, Premier Tech Systems and Automation has been focusing on delivering the best client experience. To further enhance our client interactions, each new installation now includes a dedicated client portal, making it easier to manage assets, order parts and track your data as well as system performance.

 Simon Roy, president and chief operating officer of Premier Tech Systems and Automation

TOMA is launched with the goal of creating a unique, cohesive, and immersive experience across all touchpoints.

For more information about TOMA, visit www.tomarobots.com.

About Premier Tech

At Premier Tech, we are all about making a difference by connecting People and Technologies, and we have been doing so for over 100 years. One team is driven by a shared will to deliver sustainable solutions that help feed, protect, and improve our world.

Premier Tech has a wide range of products, services, brands, and technologies allowing our clients to increase crop yields, bring beautiful gardens to life, automate the handling and packaging operations of manufacturing facilities, treat and recycle water, be supported as companies in digital transformation and access bio-ingredients for the well-being of both humans and animals.

Today, Premier Tech records sales of more than one billion dollars and is growing internationally, driven by its 5,200 team members in 28 countries. This is our time as we move “Beyond 100.”