Scott Technology Expands MHL Globally
09/06/2026 08:30 NZST, MKTUPDTE
Scott Technology expands Materials Handling capability across food sectors and international markets
Auckland, NZ – [9 June 2026] – Scott Technology (NZX: SCT) has secured several multimillion-dollar Materials Handling & Logistics (MHL) contracts across Europe and North America with a total value over NZ$12 million, supporting continued growth with key customers and expansion into adjacent food processing sectors. The contracts include an extension order with Dutch vegetable processor Bakker, a new palletising installation for a large-scale frozen potato facility in Canada, and an integrated palletising and Automated Guided Vehicle solution for a major poultry processor within the JBS Group in Georgia, USA.
"The automation of global food production is a structural shift, and it's accelerating. Scott's Destination 2030 strategy charts a deliberate course for that future, grounded in deep market understanding and a clear target of $530 million in revenue by 2030. Our growth is being led by two pillars: Customer First approach and Leading-Edge Technology. The MHL Domain's first-half performance, and these new contracts, are exactly what that strategy looks like in practice," said Mike Christman, CEO of Scott Technology.
The Bakker contract extends an existing multi-line automation project through the installation of central pallet conveyor systems connecting multiple production zones, demonstrating continued growth within Scott’s installed base. The Canadian frozen potato processor project comprises a new multiline palletising installation for an existing strategic global customer, reinforcing Scott’s Key Account Management approach in a core food processing sector. The US protein project, with a major poultry processor in the JBS Group, includes four palletising systems and four NexBot AGVs, further strengthening Scott’s relationship with JBS and expanding its presence within the North American protein sector.
Business Momentum
The contracts continue the strong momentum established in H1 for the MHL Domain, which reported revenue of $65 million (up 21% on pcp) and net margin of 26% (up three percentage points on pcp). During the period, MHL secured new contracts across Europe, Australia and North America, including projects with PepsiCo, Danone, Essity, EMPWR, Farm Frites, Boeing and Gallo.
These new wins build on the H1 momentum, reinforcing the Domain’s strategy to expand across adjacent food sectors, deepen key account relationships and grow within priority international markets, while expanding Scott’s global installed base supporting future lifecycle services growth.
"Historically, MHL has built a strong position across food processing, with particular strength in the global potato industry,” said Aaron Vanwalleghem, President of Materials Handling & Logistics. “Under Destination 2030, we are leveraging that foundation to deepen relationships with key accounts, expand into adjacent food processing sectors - specifically across Meat, Dairy, Snacks and Bakery Goods - whilst broadening our geographic footprint. These recent wins demonstrate tangible progress against our strategy."
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