Our Mission
Automation that respects the craft.
For over 50 years, LeMatic has helped the world's leading bakeries move faster, smarter and more efficiently. LeMatic was founded in Jackson, Michigan in 1972 by Dale S. LeCrone with a mission to revolutionize bakery production. From pioneering slicing and packaging solutions to integrating robotics and vision systems, the company has consistently led innovation in industrial bakery automation.
Today, LeMatic continues that legacy — partnering with bakeries of all sizes to deliver high-performance systems that increase efficiency, consistency and output.
We measure our success the same way our customers do: in uptime, in consistent slice quality, in the number of service calls that never needed to happen.
What Drives Us
The principles behind every machine we build.
American Engineering
Every LeMatic machine is designed, engineered, and assembled in the United States — built to the exacting standards that commercial bakeries worldwide depend on.
Partnership Over Transaction
We don't sell machines and disappear. Our engineering teams remain partners throughout the life of your equipment — from installation through decades of service.
Relentless Precision
Slice deviation measured in fractions of a millimeter. Seals rated to millions of cycles. We hold ourselves to standards that go beyond what any spec sheet can capture.
Global Reach, Local Support
With service technicians and parts depots distributed worldwide, we can have a qualified engineer at your line faster than anyone in the industry.
Our History
Five decades of innovation.
Founded in Jackson, Michigan
LeMatic begins producing its first commercial bun slicing machines for regional bakeries.
National Distribution
Expanded to serve major commercial bakeries across the continental United States.
International Expansion
Rapid expansion supplying slicing, handling, and packaging equipment globally.
Moved into a major headquarters facility in Jackson, Michigan
Establishes reputation as a benchmark provider for bun and roll slicing equipment.
Global Brands Expansion
Expands customer base to major global brands (e.g., commercial bakeries and fast-food supply chains).
AutoOp® Robotics Platform
Launched the AutoOp® robotic handling system — the industry's first purpose-built bakery robot.
AutoEye® Vision Systems
AutoEye® machine vision brought automated quality inspection to the slicing line for the first time.
Founder Dale S. LeCrone inducted into the American Society of Baking Hall of Fame
Founder Dale S. LeCrone passes away
Dale J. LeCrone receives Jackson Small Business Person of the Year
Awarded by the Jackson Chamber of Commerce.
LeMatic Intelligence Network
Real-time production analytics and remote diagnostics connect every LeMatic machine to the cloud.
Dale J. LeCrone receives BEMA Fred Springer Lifetime Achievement Award
Our People
Engineers who know bakeries.
Our average field technician has over 12 years of experience with LeMatic equipment. That depth of knowledge is what separates a fast fix from the right fix.
Leadership
The team steering LeMatic forward.
Dale J. LeCrone
Chief Executive Officer
Richard Kirkland
President
Chad Paquin
VP of Operations & Finance
Our Heritage
Where it all started.
Working in the baking industry since the 1950's, Dale S. LeCrone began his career by working on the development of the first hinge slicing machine for hamburger buns. Two decades later he went out on his own to refine and further develop slicing and handling equipment for soft roll automation.
Founder of LeMatic Inc., Dale S. LeCrone has supplied slicing, handling, and packaging equipment to customers around the world since 1973. The LeMatic slicer head is recognized throughout the industry and represents over 50 years of innovation.
LeMatic Inc. continues to provide innovative slicing, packaging and automation solutions to the worldwide baking industry, including its new generation of products in robotic and vision system integration.