The 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
Hall C2 – 320
Reading Bakery Systems
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) will be featuring its new sustainable and electric baking capabilities, continuous mixing technology, and innovative snack products made on their flexible production systems. Looking at industry trends, the company focuses on sustainable baking technology and automation.
Joe Pocevicius, Sales Director – EMEA, Reading Bakery Systems, comments: “We are building gas ovens that can easily be converted to electric in the future. Since process lines last for 30-40 years, bakeries can expect the machine they are buying today will be around in 2050. You can either buy green energy ovens now or make sure you have a plan to convert them in the future.” The Emithermic XE Zone, replacing direct gas-fired oven technology, is the company’s latest sustainable oven design. “The Emithermic XE utilizes Thermatec high radiant panels, convection baking, and electric radiant elements to bake the product, eliminating the need for gas burners. The Thermatec panels and electric heaters deliver a more balanced heat to the product, and impart the high radiant energy required to develop the flavor and texture of the crackers,” he explains.
Automation technology for the entire production process is also provided by RBS, including continuous mixing systems, automated dough handling, and forming and baking systems. “RBSConnect, our custom control system, facilitates better communication, coordination of the operations and the ability to collect and analyze data,” the specialist explains. These systems allow for real-time information monitoring. The RBSConnect platform offers a full suite of IIoT solutions for system controls, process optimization and management.
Visitors can also learn about the snack systems, including flexibile lines for pita chips, seasoned pretzel bites and filled bars.
The article is part of an extended feature, which was originally published in [BBI 4 – 2023]. Read the full article in the magazine:
