Attabotics plans to launch U.S. manufacturing operations in central Kentucky. This expanded manufacturing will supplement the company’s existing capacity in Calgary and enable localized production near end users to help mitigate supply chain volatility.
“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 of LaFayette Systems, which acquired Attabotics in September 2025. “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 U.S.-based manufacturing will be based in an existing LaFayette facility in central Kentucky – a central location with easy access to established freight corridors to serve customers coast to coast. In addition to serving as the U.S. home for Attabotics manufacturing, the Kentucky facility will continue to house operations for Kendale Industries, a longstanding member of the LaFayette family 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.”
Attabotics restarts operations with some help
Attabotics is in the process of rebuilding. In July 2025, the company laid off most of its approximately 200 employees. Attabotics said its struggles stemmed from losses on interest rates, slower consumer spending, and delayed projects. Later in the year, the company filed for bankruptcy.
However, in September 2025, Attabotics was quietly acquired by LaFayette Systems. Attabotics re-launched in late February 2026. Danville, Ky.-based LaFayette is a privately owned, closely held organization with decades of experience in material handling automation.
Attabotics has offered robotic goods-to-person (G2P) cubic storage systems since 2016. The company said its automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) offered a space-efficient and high-speed alternative to traditional warehouse fulfillment with a patented structure and robotic shuttles that used both horizontal and vertical space.
Attabotics will exhibit in Booth C14787 at MODEX in Atlanta from April 13 -16. The company said its technology can reduce warehouse space requirements and provide direct access to any location with only value-added moves.