Last time iba was staged in person, it provided a platform for EUR 2.1 billion in trade fair contracts.
Five years later, anticipations run high for the industry’s first ‘official’ get-together in Europe since the pandemic. With exhibitors bringing their best and latest to the stand, we asked key industry players what news they are bringing to the Messe Munich, when the gates open to visitors for iba ’23 in October.
Exhibitor highlights, part I
IPCO
IPCO is exhibiting under an overarching theme, ‘We Love Food’, highlighting the benefits that the company’s steel belts and associated equipment bring to the baking process and the quality of the end product.
IPCO’s new laser cleaning service will be launched internationally at iba. “Making use of high-power laser technology, IPCO has developed a portable system that removes burnt residues from bake oven belts significantly faster than other processes, and usually enables baking operations to continue uninterrupted on nearby ovens,” explains Marko Leber, General Product Manager, Food, IPCO. The company’s new laser cleaning system also offers environmental benefits by eliminating the use of powerful chemicals.
IPCO’s services range from the supply and installation of solid and perforated steel belts to system consultancy designed to maximize productivity and oven reliability. “The company’s global service teams can offer a comprehensive range of conveyor components and support end users through planned preventative maintenance,” he adds.
IPCO focuses on supporting the efficiency of the baking process, better hygiene and maximizing oven productivity, with its R&D efforts. The company contributes to the sustainability of baking facilities, with steel belts frequently reaching 20 years of working life. In addition, IPCO will highlight the energy savings that can be achieved using steel belts rather than mesh.
The article is part of an extended feature, which was originally published in [BBI 4 – 2023]. Read the full article in the magazine:
