Auto-Pets

Auto-Pets is a vertically integrated pet products company that designs, manufactures, and fulfills innovative solutions for pet owners, most notably the Litter-Robot automated litter box system. Founded by Brad Baxter, a former Ford Motor Company product engineer with a mechanical engineering degree from the University of WisconsinMadison, Auto-Pet... s was built around the core mission of creating transformative pet care products that solve real household challenges. The company operates with a flat, accessible management structure and cross-functional culture that emphasizes teamwork, active communication, continuous improvement, and employee development, with leadership actively embodying these principles across all levels. Auto-Pets' executive team brings deep expertise across product engineering, business operations, supply chain management, and brand development; the leadership team collectively brings over 40 years of combined experience in business management, lean manufacturing implementation, and pet industry operations, with particular strength in strategic planning, market strategy, and brand positioning. By maintaining full control over product concept, design, manufacturing, and fulfillment operations, Auto-Pets ensures quality consistency and operational agility while building a company culture where employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and cross-functional collaboration is embedded in daily operations. The company's integrated approach to product development and manufacturing allows it to respond quickly to market needs while maintaining the design integrity and quality standards that have made the Litter-Robot a recognized solution in the automated pet care category. Auto-Pets serves pet owners seeking innovative, reliable solutions that improve pet care convenience and household quality of life, positioning itself as a customer-focused manufacturer that combines engineering excellence with operational discipline and a commitment to continuous improvement across all business ...Read More