Attabotics expands manufacturing operations to USA following LaFayette Systems acquisition

Attabotics, a Canadian provider of robotic cube storage solutions that aim to simplify goods-to-person fulfillment operations, has launched US manufacturing operations in central Kentucky, USA.

This builds on existing capacity in Calgary, Canada.

“Extending the manufacturing footprint is an important step in our mission to bring Attabotics technology to market in a way that best addresses the needs of customers,” says Bruce Robbins, Founder at LaFayette Systems, which acquired Attabotics in September 2025 after it collapsed into bankruptcy.

“Predictable lead times and costs are critical to the success of logistics projects, and this expansion ensures we have the operational infrastructure for Attabotics technology to reach its full potential.”

The US-based manufacturing will be based in an existing LaFayette facility in central Kentucky. In addition to serving as the US home for Attabotics manufacturing, it will continue to house operations for Kendale Industries, which is owned by LaFayette and focused on fabricating custom material handling components and accessories.

“This expansion shows how the resources, experience and customer-driven focus of LaFayette enhance what Attabotics can offer the market,” says Mark Dickinson, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Attabotics. “Manufacturing on both sides of the border positions Attabotics to serve a global market with reduced friction and the disciplined service and support customers have grown to expect from LaFayette.”

2026 RTIH Innovation Awards

Robotics will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.

Check out our 2025 winners here.

Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”

“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”

He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”

Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.