Companies to Work Together on Next-Generation Automation and
Cleaning Solutions
PASADENA, Calif., May 17, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- Today, Miso Robotics – the company
transforming the restaurant industry with robotics and intelligent
automation – announced a new partnership and multi-million dollar
investment from the world's water, hygiene and infection prevention
company, Ecolab.
Miso Robotics is the creator of Flippy, the world's first
autonomous robotic kitchen assistant that automates the fry station
for QSR restaurants. Flippy can perform all the food preparation
tasks at the fry station with speed and precision, while also
promoting food safety and quality standards. Miso's products
leverage advanced computer vision technology, all developed to
power back-of-house solutions for the restaurant industry.
Ecolab's investment will support Miso Robotics' growth and
innovation, as well as enable collaboration between the two
companies to explore new opportunities to enhance food safety,
hygiene, and efficiency in the food industry through automation and
digital solutions.
"For 100 years, Ecolab has been at the forefront of innovation
designed to help foodservice customers achieve their operational
and sustainability goals," said John
Houghtby, Ecolab's EVP & GM Global Specialty. "As we
look to the kitchen of the future, we are excited to partner with
Miso Robotics, a pioneer in AI-driven automation for the
foodservice industry, and to support their vision of creating a
better, safer, and more efficient kitchen."
"We are thrilled to have Ecolab as an investor and a strategic
partner," said Buck Jordan, Chairman of the Board
and Founder, Miso Robotics.
"Ecolab's expertise and leadership in water, hygiene and infection
prevention solutions and services are unparalleled, and we look
forward to working together to create new value for our customers
and the foodservice industry at large."
About Miso Robotics
Miso Robotics is
revolutionizing commercial foodservice through intelligent
automation solutions that solve some of the largest gaps in
back-of-house kitchen operations. Ready to make an immediate
financial impact on a restaurant's bottom line, Miso's AI-driven
platform incorporates robotics, machine learning, computer vision
and data analytics to power and develop its breakthrough products,
including: Flippy 2, CookRight and Sippy.
With real industry knowledge and learnings accrued through brand
partnerships over its first five years, Miso's products are
constantly evolving to drive consistency, increase productivity,
reduce costs and improve the overall dining experience.
About Ecolab
A trusted partner for millions of
customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader
offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and
services that protect people and the resources vital to life.
Building on a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of
$14 billion, employs more than 47,000
associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the
world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions,
data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food
safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water
and energy use. Ecolab's innovative solutions improve operational
efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food,
healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.
www.ecolab.com. www.ecolab.com
Contacts
Miso Robotics
Miso Robotics Media Relations
press@misorobotics.com
Ecolab
Ecolab Global Communications
MediaRelations@ecolab.com
+1 651 250 4724
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