Baker Thermal acquires BannerDay solutions
Baker Thermal Solutions acquired the inventory of rectification ignitors and SmartBake® oven zone controls support from BannerDay, the company announced.
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Lesaffre signs 20-year green electricity contract
Lesaffre announced a solar Corporate Power Purchase Agreement (CPPA) with Sun’R, a direct sale of electricity between a producer and a consumer, that will supply the group’s largest yeast plant in Marcq-en-Barœul, France.
Lesaffre and LBMC to improve innovation in fermentation
In partnership with the Laboratory of Biology and Modelling of the Cell (LBMC, CNR /ENS Lyon), Lesaffre is working on defining transcriptomic and genomic profiles of thousands of yeast strains, by relying on advanced equipment.
Middleby expands presence in Europe
Middleby Europe announced the opening of a new Innovation Kitchen in Madrid, Spain. The European team worked for one year on the development of this project.
Middleby reports record Q4 results
The Middleby Corporation’s year-over-year revenue increased by 19.1%, reaching USD 1,032 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, the company’s financial results show.
New management for Kaak Silos & Dosing
As Silowacht transitions to Royal Kaak Silos & Dosing, the company announces that Gert-Jan Bos is taking over the management of the Zwolle location, starting from January 1, 2023.
Lesaffre opens Baking Center in Jordan
Lesaffre inaugurated its first Baking Center in Jordan, at the end of November 2022. This is also the company’s 50th Baking Center. The first one opened its doors in 1974.
Lesaffre expands presence in Australia
Lesaffre Australia Pacific opened two new facilities in mid-November: a Molasses Extracts Plant (MEP) on its production site in Melbourne and a training showroom for breadmaking at its Baking Center™ in Mortlake (Sydney).
Lesaffre to decarbonize Marcq-en-Barœul plant
Lesaffre formed a 15-year partnership with ENGIE for the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a waste heat recovery unit on the Lesaffre site in Marcq-en-Barœul.
Middleby acquires Escher Mixers
The Middleby Corporation acquired Escher Mixers, the Italian manufacturer of spiral and planetary mixers for the industrial baking industry.
The lightbulb moment
Middleby Corporation partnered with Vyv to provide baking equipment that comes equipped with antimicrobial LED technology, a continuous hygiene solution based on UV-free, visible light that safely offers protection against bacteria, viruses, mold, fungi, yeasts and other microorganisms.
Lesaffre inaugurates new R&D campus
The Lesaffre Campus was officially opened in the municipalities of Marcq-en-Baroeul and Marquette-lez-Lille, the company announced on October 13.
