Vemac Names Mario Ori President

Mario Ori has been named President of Vemac, responsible for strategic operations overseeing engineering, manufacturing, sales, and marketing. He brings a wealth of experience and a strong reputation in the cured and fresh protein processing industry. His leadership spans Italian, German, and American sectors, with significant achievements during his tenure at Middleby Food Processing where he has focused on driving sales and expanding market presence in cured and fresh meat industries across the U.S. and Canada as Vice President. With over 20 years of experience in technical plant and project management, Ori has consistently addressed critical industry needs. 

Ori is recognized for his creative problem-solving abilities and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. His approach emphasizes integrating advanced automation and robotics technologies while preserving the integrity of traditional recipes and practices. This dual focus ensures that Vemac's solutions not only enhance efficiency and productivity but also maintain the high quality and authenticity of the products they handle. 

"His strategic vision combines innovation with respect for heritage, aligning Vemac with both the evolving demands of the industry and the enduring expectations of product quality and tradition. Years of Italian and U.S. work experience in meat processing plants give him a great understanding of customer challenges,” said Mark Salman, President of the Middleby Processing Group. 

Ori holds a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from the Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia, complemented by further studies in business administration from the Bologna Business School of Bologna, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Harvard Business School of Boston.

Since 1989, Vemac has been a leader in the handling, automation and robotics sector of the meat processing industry. Specializing in customized, efficient systems to improve process flow and ergonomics while increasing yields. It is part of Middleby Food Processing Complete Line Solutions.