Maneva in Action: Transforming Chocolate Production at Laura Secord

When tradition meets innovation, the results can be transformative. 

It is the story of the partnership between Maneva, an AI-powered industrial manufacturing automation leader, and Laura Secord, one of Canada’s most iconic and well-known brands.  Maneva and Laura Secord have established a strong and dynamic relationship that has become a showcase for the capabilities of Maneva’s platform.

By integrating Maneva’s vision-to-action AI platform into its chocolate-making production processes, Laura Secord has successfully automated a growing number of processes, driving major improvements in efficiency and cost savings.

Maneva’s CEO and co-founder, Rae Jeong, said the partnership is a win-win proposition. “Laura Secord’s decision to adopt innovative technology has allowed us to show the full potential of our AI platform. The results speak for themselves -- impressive ROI, streamlined operations, and enhanced productivity."

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Bringing Real Impact Through AI

Since implementing its technology at Laura Secord’s plant, Maneva has saved the company more than $100,000 annually by automating the pallet wrapping process. As a company that has been around for more than 100 years, Laura Secord’s embrace of AI solutions reflects its commitment to innovation and continuously looking to improve its chocolate-making operations.

“The main objective of implementing AI was to place employees in more fulfilling roles,” said Jean-Philippe Leclerc, Laura Secord’s chief technology officer. “What's great about working with Maneva is it allows us to tackle very hard-to-automate jobs.” The partnership with Maneva has enabled Laura Secord to maintain its tradition of excellence while continually pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in manufacturing.

"We are proud of the progress we’ve made with Laura Secord," Jeong said. "Their trust in our platform has allowed us to refine and improve our solutions, ensuring we deliver even greater value."

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Strengthening AI Partnership

As Maneva and Laura Secord continue to work together, the future looks promising. By deploying Maneva’s AI-powered platform, Laura Secord aims to achieve tangible improvements and a faster ROI, further solidifying its position as a leader in the confectionery market.