Our History
Our Culture
Laitram Machinery has been at the forefront of constant innovation since its inception. With a rich history spanning nearly 75 years, . Our history>>
Our roots in perpetual innovation have allowed us to evolve and lead in providing global high-performance solutions that redefine industry standards. We have consistently pioneered cutting-edge shrimp-processing equipment, steam cookers, blanchers, pasteurizers, roasters, and graders.
“I got my original idea, believe it or not, in church. When I was supposed to be praying, I was thinking about how to get the shrimp out of the shell… and I thought why not squeeze them out of the shell?
J.M. Lapeyre, 1982 television interview
Industries
Increase efficiency, improve quality, and boost yield. Laitram Food Processing technologies help processors in industries such as shrimp, tree nuts, vegetables, poultry, and pet food achieve their production goals. Our innovative solutions tackle common and sophisticated challenges, including accurate sorting with vision grading, automation, gentle pasteurization, and consistent roasting.