AUTOMATION FOR BAKERY — Trusted since 1972
Applications

Slice. Bag. Sell. Behind the Counter.

In-store bakeries run tight margins and tighter spaces. LeMatic's compact slicer-bagger systems fit behind your counter, train in 30 minutes, and pay for themselves in months.

500+ in-store bakeries run LeMatic behind the counter

In-store bakery department with fresh bread

30 min

Average time to train a new operator on the LX-120 — no prior experience needed

Why LeMatic

The in-store bakery's challenges. Solved.

Built for retail, not warehouses.

01

Minimal Floor Space

In-store bakeries operate in tight quarters alongside deli counters and produce sections. Our slicer-bagger combos start at under 12 sq ft — fitting neatly behind the counter without a renovation.

02

Staff Turnover & Training

High turnover means you can't rely on skilled operators. Our one-button interface and color-coded changeover system get new staff productive in under 30 minutes.

03

Multiple SKUs Daily

From sourdough to sandwich white to seeded rye, your counter runs a dozen SKUs. Our quick-release die system handles format changes in under three minutes with zero tools.

04

Customer-Facing Presentation

Every slice your customer sees is a brand impression. Our precision blades produce clean, consistent cuts that look hand-sliced — keeping retail presentation sharp across every loaf.

Freshly sliced and packaged retail bread

The LeMatic Standard

“Fresh-sliced quality. Counter-ready speed.”
From the Counter

What in-store bakeries say.

We used to have one person dedicated to slicing and bagging all morning. The LX-120 freed that person up entirely. ROI in four months.

David R.

FreshCo In-Store Bakery, Ontario

Customers stopped asking 'can you slice that for me?' because the machine is already running when they walk in. It just looks professional.

Karen M.

Harvest Market, Colorado

LX-120 compact slicer in retail bakery
The LX-120 Compact

The only slicer designed to live behind a retail counter.

Most commercial slicers were built for warehouse back rooms. The LX-120 was designed from the ground up for the retail floor — quiet enough to run while customers browse, compact enough to fit in any standard bakery bay, and simple enough that any staff member can operate it.

  • Fits in a standard 8-ft counter bay — no renovation needed
  • One-button operation with color-coded format guides
  • Stainless construction — NSF-certified, food-safe washdown
  • Quiet operation: under 72 dB at full speed
Common Questions

What in-store bakeries ask us.

Will it fit behind a standard bakery counter?

Yes. The LX-120 plus BagLine Compact occupies under 12 sq ft. We have installations in standard 8-ft counter bays with room to spare.

How long does staff training take?

Most operators are running independently within 30 minutes. The one-button interface and color-coded die system require no prior equipment experience.

Can it handle same-day baked bread that's still slightly warm?

Yes. Our variable gate tension and blade speed settings are calibrated for fresh, warm loaves — common in in-store bakery environments.

What's the maintenance commitment?

Daily wipe-down with standard bakery sanitizer and a weekly blade inspection. We provide a simple maintenance checklist and offer blade sharpening by mail.

Ready to put automation behind your counter?

Our in-store bakery specialists will assess your counter space and recommend a system that fits your bread, your team, and your footprint.