A tight, steel belt on energy spending
Spending energy with the utmost caution is not a present-day, circumstantial trend. For bakeries, it is a hard reality and
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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
Cetravac and bakeXperts to work closer together
Swiss companies Cetravac and bakeXperts will develop solutions together starting this year, under the leadership of bakeXperts โ the manufacturer of the UDO vacuum shop oven.
How do we build a better baking future?
Clean-label, functional ingredients go a long way toward the sustainability concerns โ of the baker, the material supplier and the consumer. Just before Christmas last year, a London baker called Maisie Collins opened up an industrial-sized oven for her local community to use free of charge.
IPCO acquires Chinese partner Long Goal
IPCO extends its footprint in China with the acquisition of Nantong Langwei New Materials, โLong Goalโ. Following the acquisition deal signed on October 13, 2023, IPCO increased its local steel belt production capabilities for the Chinese market. The move means IPCO benefits from lower cost levels and shorter lead times while also reducing CO2 emissions and risks caused by transportation to and from Sweden.
Coatresa highlights new Testrong coatings at iba
This year, Coatresa will introduce a new range of its Testrongยฎ Coatings: the Testrongยฎ PRO. The company will share insights into its manufacturing process when it develops custom solutions, according to specific requirements.
iba: IPCO highlights new laser belt-cleaning service
IPCO is preparing to showcase its steel belts and complementary equipment at iba this October. Marko Leber, General Product Manager, Food, IPCO, shared with us what visitors can look forward to at the stand and the companyโs focus for the upcoming years.
dsm-firmenich reports H1 2023 results
DSM and Firmenich shared the first joint financial results since their merger, which was completed on May 8. Taste, Texture & Health is among the categories that performed well. The company estimates an FY 2023 on a pro forma basis Adjusted EBITDA of between EUR 1,800-1,900 million (versus EUR 2,275 million in FY 2022).
iba 2023: Itโs not a sprint, itโs a marathon! (IPCO)
Last time iba was staged in person, it provided a platform for EUR 2.1 billion in trade fair contracts. ยญFive
iba 2023, COATRESA preview: Itโs not a sprint, itโs a marathon!
This year, Coatresa is introducing a new range of Testrongยฎ Coatings at iba, the Testrongยฎ PRO. Visitors to the stand will be able to see the bakeware and examine the coatings up close, with presentations set up in private viewing rooms, for an immersive experience.
Intralox relocates European headquarters
American belting specialist Intralox relocated its European headquarters to a larger facility in Schiphol, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The new HQ is also an expanded facility with more assembly and warehouse space, in response to growing market demand, allowing Intralox to double its modular plastic assembly facility and triple warehouse space, the company explained in an announcement.
In-store baking with UDO technology: a vacuum-powered revolution
The UDO can bake frozen, ambient-stored raw dough, or parbaked products such as rolls, baguettes and even larger loaves and cool them to perfect-to-eat level in less than 5-10 minutes. It does so while achieving perfectly even heating and retaining all product characteristics, consistently.
