RBS introduced a new, 90-degree laminator for cracker production. The new design offers a smaller footprint, greater flexibility, and easier sanitation and maintenance, RBS says. The dough can be precisely and automatically controlled, regarding the sheet length, number of lamination and conveying speed, for improved process consistency.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) appointed Denise Siegle as Chief Financial Officer. In her new role, she will oversee all accounting and finance functions, lead the growth and development of the accounting team, and support the RBS strategic and operational goals.
Chip Czulada embarked on a new role as the President of Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) at the beginning of 2024. He shares with Baking+Biscuit International magazine his view on the first six months at the helm of the company where he has been working for over 20 years.
There is a clear trend for bakeries worldwide to seek a sustainable and efficient energy source. Electric ovens are an emerging favorite on this path, but companies are seeking the flexibility to invest in gas ovens now, with the option to convert to electric in the future.
Reading Bakery Systems appointed baking industry veteran David Welch as the new Sales Manager for Europe. Welch is a senior engineer with more than 20 years of experience in food manufacturing, primarily focused on biscuit, cookie, and cracker production.
An entire fleet of iconic crackers built its consumer base on their open, flaky texture, which is produced by layering the dough. Reading Bakery Systems designed a new, 90-degree technology concept for the laminators manufacturing this dough.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) announced it promoted Travis Getz to Senior Vice President, Operations. In his new role, he will lead the project management, engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and technical services departments, as well as the operations in Reading’s Tianjin, China facility.
Fully automating kneading and mixing is an ambitious endeavor, given the complexity of the process, and the diversity of raw ingredients.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) promoted Kevin Bowes to Director of Engineering. In this new role, he is responsible for the engineering and design of all RBS equipment, as well as ensuring compliance with industry manufacturing standards and customer specifications are met.
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) promoted Shawn Moye to Senior Vice President of Global Sales to support the continued growth of the business. “Shawn has been instrumental in the growth of RBS over the last 25 years,” stated Chip Czulada, President of Reading Baking Systems.
Savimex has been thriving on disruptions; those that came its way and those that it is boldly innovating. The cracker and pretzel producer has made a name for itself in Europe and beyond, with its own brands including Savi, and private-label offerings.
The conversation around increasing manufacturing sustainability will unavoidably start with analyzing ovens, for any baking operation. Visible results are a necessity.
