Hansaloy promotes Allen Wright to president
Hansaloy announced Allen Wright is now its new president, following a transition period of 18 months. He was previously VP of sales and manufacturing and has been working at Hansaloy for 30 years.
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Mecatherm opens new production facility
Mecatherm’s new production workshop in Montilliers, set up to manufacture the company’s M-VS and M-UB systems, was officially opened for
The French flair for pastries
From the beloved classics to the unexpected modern creations, the finest viennoiserie and puff pastries enjoy unwavering commitment from consumers.
Raymond Nogael promoted to MECATHERM President role
Mecatherm appointed Raymond Nogael as the new President. He succeeds Olivier Sergent, who continues his duties as President of TMG, the parent company of MECATHERM, ABI and MaMaTa.
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.
The art of IMPRESSA bread: new technology by FRITSCH
Making its debut on the best stage for a first impression, at iba, the new, compact IMPRESSA bread line developed by FRITSCH for industrial production manages to save 20% of the floor space – about 5 m. This was accomplished, in part, by new sheeting technology incorporated in the revised Soft Dough Sheeter (SDS) and the new Soft Dough Roller (SDR).
M-VT oven: upstanding oven technology
MECATHERM unveiled its latest oven in October last year, at iba. Since then, the M-VT vertical oven has also been presented at Gulfood Manufacturing, which makes two/two for this piece of equipment in terms of trade shows attended vs. awards gained.
MECATHERM receives sustainability award
MECATHERM received its first EcoVadis award for its sustainable development performance in 2023. The international organization that evaluates companies on their performance, commitments, and practices in terms of sustainable development awarded the French technology specialist the bronze medal.
Down to a fine art: authentic baguettes
While recipe variations for baguettes and bread rolls are not only to be expected but also make for unique selling points, high hydration rates and long dough resting times are the calling card of more sophisticated, authentic premium products.
Mecatherm M-VT oven wins Gulfood Manufacturing Award
MECATHERM’s newly launched vertical oven won the Gulfood Manufacturing Excellence Award in the Best Processing Innovation category. The M-VT is a very compact, flexible oven that can be used for a wide range of bakery goods, from crusty bread to pastries and soft products. The equipment was designed to reduce energy consumption and includes innovative features such as the new Hygro Control System and an energy recovery system.
Coatresa highlights new Testrong coatings at iba
This year, Coatresa will introduce a new range of its Testrong® Coatings: the Testrong® PRO. The company will share insights into its manufacturing process when it develops custom solutions, according to specific requirements.
MECATHERM ACADEMY to hold course on industrial baking
The MECATHERM ACADEMY is organizing a new, three-day course on the fundamentals of industrial baking. It will be held from November 14 to 16 this year. The training session will combine theory, with a focus on ingredients and bread manufacturing, and practice.
