iba ’25: FRITSCH and MULTIVAC highlight pastry production
At iba, FRITSCH will highlight a new compact pastry line designed for mid-sized bakeries, with a hygienic design, which will also feature the MULTIVAC Cooling@Packing System.
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FRITSCH appoints Managing Director
Dr. Nico Haßmann was appointed as the Managing Director of FRITSCH, taking over the leadership of the company from February 1, from his role as the interim Commercial Managing Director, which he held since March 2024.
“AI will further increase productivity”
With its portfolio of companies, the WP BAKERYGROUP covers every step of the baking process with dedicated
and interconnected equipment. Jürgen Horstmann – owner, Horstmann Group, and Carola Landhäuser –
WP BAKERYGROUP CEO, share the insights of leading a diverse group of companies and looking beyond individual production steps when designing solutions, to a ‘think process’ big-picture that shapes innovation in baking.
Middleby acquires Gorreri Food Processing Technology
The Middleby Corporation is acquiring Gorreri Food Processing Technology, a manufacturer of baking machinery for products such as cakes, pies, muffins, tarts and desserts. Gorreri is headquartered in Parma, Italy, where it runs a 50,000-square-foot facility.
Middleby acquires tortilla equipment specialist
The Middleby Corporation bought JC Ford, a manufacturer of tortilla production equipment systems. JC Ford offers a broad range of automated, full-line solutions for corn and flour tortillas, tortilla chips, and other corn-based snacks.
Middleby promotes Carolynn Coiner to Marketing and Digitalization VP
Middleby Food Processing appointed Carolynn Coiner as Vice President of Marketing and Digitalization for the Middleby Food Processing brands. In her new role, she will continue to oversee marketing strategies.
A tight, steel belt on energy spending
Spending energy with the utmost caution is not a present-day, circumstantial trend. Energy savings and sustainability improvements start in the oven.
Gulfood Manufacturing: IPCO highlights conveying solutions
IPCO will highlight opportunities for greater baking, cooling and conveying productivity at Gulfood Manufacturing. The Swedish company has a local sales and service network for the Middle East markets.
Middleby names Eric Cruse President of Baker Thermal Solutions
Middleby Bakery appointed Eric Cruse as the President of Baker Thermal Solutions. Cruse brings extensive experience to his new role. He held leadership positions at other automation and food-processing equipment companies.
Middleby Bakery appoints Stewart Systems president
Middleby Bakery appointed Rick Rodarte President of Stewart Systems. He has been with Stewart Systems for 23 years and previously served as Vice President of Operations.
IPCO to highlight improvements in productivity at Fispal
At Fispal Sao Paulo, Brazil, IPCO will showcase high-productivity solutions for baking and chocolate forming, including demonstrations of its Rotoform chocolate chip depositor. The company will also introduce the latest addition to its range of conveyor components – a new belt tracking solution –highlighting the benefits of wraparound service support.
FRITSCH to relocate to all-in-one headquarters
MULTIVAC Group acquired land in the new Industrial Park in Iphofen, Germany, where FRITSCH is set to relocate its main headquarters. The new location, spanning 7.6 ha of land, will bring together the business operations of the dough machinery manufacturer.
