Ellips Adds Four Elisam Potato Grading Installations Across North America in 2026

Ellips continues to build momentum in the North American potato industry, with four new Elisam potato grading installations added during 2026. The projects span across North America, with new systems for Phoenix Farms in Alberta, Canada; Eagle Eye Produce in Idaho Falls, Idaho; Gumz Farms in Wisconsin; and Wada Farms in Pingree, Idaho.

While each installation is designed around the unique needs of the operation, every customer selected Elisam for the same reason: fast, accurate grading backed by dependable performance. 
 

Fast, accurate grading across every metric

Depending on the configuration, Elisam potato grading machines can process up to 40 tons of potatoes per hour while capturing 90 images of every potato. Powered by Ellips' proprietary True-AI software, the system evaluates size, shape, color and external defects in real time, delivering fast, consistent and objective grading that increases throughput, reduces labor requirements, minimizes product giveaway and improves pack consistency.

Ellips and Wada Farms representatives at Wada Farms, one of four North American potato operations where new Elisam grading systems were added in 2026

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Confidence built on consistent performance

John Albert, General Manager of Ellips USA:

"Customers are looking for equipment they can rely on season after season. Whether it's a high-capacity installation or a system tailored to a customer's specific operation, the common thread is confidence in the technology. Reliability and grading accuracy are what drive repeat business and recommendations throughout the industry."

John Albert, General Manager of Ellips USA

AI-powered grading as a competitive advantage

As labor challenges continue and quality expectations increase, AI-powered grading has become more than a productivity upgrade. It's a competitive advantage. True-AI's software-driven platform allows grading programs to be refined and updated over time, so a machine can adapt as varieties, customer specifications and market demands change. Consistent grading improves pack-out, reduces waste and helps growers and packers deliver a uniform product every time.
 

Local support from installation through service

Reliable equipment is only part of the picture. How it is supported over its lifetime matters just as much. In the United States and Canada, every Elisam installation is backed by Ellips USA, giving growers and packers a local point of contact from initial line design through installation, operator training and ongoing service.
 

A track record that drives long-term partnerships

High throughput, accurate grading, and reliable service are key reasons customers return for additional lines and recommend Elisam grading across the industry. For many operations, that ongoing relationship turns a single purchase into a long-term partnership that grows alongside the business. Since introducing its varietal potato grading solution in 2020, Ellips has installed more than 25 Elisam potato grading lines worldwide. The continued expansion across North America reflects growing confidence in AI-powered grading technology that delivers measurable results season after season.