Frequently Asked Questions

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Where are Lawrence Flatbread Systems manufactured?

Three manufacturing facilities are located about 20 minutes east of downtown Los Angeles in the city of El Monte, 90 minutes east of downtown in the city of Banning and Sprundel, in the Netherlands. All products are manufactured to ISO 9000 Standards and shipped directly to the end user.

Who is Lawrence Equipment, Inc.?

Lawrence Equipment was started in the late 1970s but was formed as a corporation in 1981. Today, Lawrence Equipment is a growing manufacturer with well over 300 employees.

What does Lawrence Equipment, Inc. do?

Lawrence Equipment as a team, is dedicated to the advanced design and manufacturing of production systems that are fully automated for products such as tortillas, pizza and other flat breads, as well as for superior frying systems.

Why buy from Lawrence Equipment, Inc.?

The Lawrence Equipment team has and will continue to be focused on continual improvement for positioning our clients to lead their markets. Lawrence strives to be the best, at manufacturing any and all systems for the markets we serve. Beyond the equipment, Lawrence prides itself in providing only the highest level of service technicians and makes it a goal to be the most responsive for the parts industry.

Where can I find more information about your packages and equipment?

Lawrence Equipment has some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry available to answer your questions.  Please contact one of our sales reps by clicking on our Contact Us page or call the main office for direct inquiry.

Who are your typical customers?

Lawrence Equipment serves from a single-owner mid-size start-up to Fortune 500 mega plants which in turn supply to well-known national chains

How do I get support?

Lawrence Equipment prides itself on superior customer service.  You may call, fax, or e-mail us to request the attention of the Service Manager or Parts Department, depending on your inquiry.  Please go to our Contact Us page for e-mail addresses and other contact information.

How do I determine floor space considerations?

How much space you should allocate for your Lawrence Equipment system is dependent on many things. Start by picking a line on our website from The Systems. Most include sample layouts that you can download to determine the correct fit for your space. If you have a specific layout problem, we can often help create custom layouts to accommodate.

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What are the power requirements?

Lawrence Equipment designs each machine to conform to the standards of the three phase industrial power available in your area. Each type and size of system we make has unique power requirements, ranging from 100 to 600 amps.

What markets do you serve?

Lawrence Equipment proudly serves all flat bread and tortilla frying markets. Flat breads include, but are not limited to flour tortillas, wraps, corn tortillas, roti, chapati and pizzas.

Do you offer warranties on your equipment?

Lawrence Equipment is the only company in this industry to offer a 2 year manufactured parts warranty. We stand behind the quality of the workmanship of our machinery and want to ensure our clients’ complete satisfaction.

Do you provide support and service to international clients?

Lawrence Equipment has a large and growing base of clients for whom we provide machinery, parts and service. To support that base, we have both European and US service support available to cover your inquiry almost 24-hours a day, 5 days a week.

What countries do you have installations in?

Lawrence Equipment has an extensive client list in the following regions:

  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe (both East & West)
  • England
  • Ireland
  • The Middle East
  • South America
  • Japan
  • Russia
  • China
  • South Korea
  • Africa
  • South Africa
Are you interested in selling through distributors?

Lawrence Equipment has no plans to sell through distributors.

What is the lead time on new systems?

Lead time from receipt of conforming order ranges from 4 to 22 months, depending on customization required and backlog at the time the order is placed.

What is your privacy policy?

Lawrence Equipment prides itself in protecting the integrity of the information we receive from clients that is sensitive and/or proprietary to each of your respective businesses. Although we are happy to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) to initiate your project, we are respectful of the confidence you place in us, without it. We also will never sell your name, contact or financial information to a third party under any circumstances. 

How do you handle financing?

Financial services are available for qualified companies. Please speak to a representative about the options that are available to you.