Conveyor systems work under demanding conditions in bakeries. Maintaining them in top condition is the first step to efficiency in

In industrial bagel manufacturing, the biggest challenge is fitting the production line in the available space while meeting individual recipe and process demands. Due to space constraints, certain modules can be considered optional, while others are highly recommended when customizing a line to specific requirements.

Mecatherm, French manufacturer of industrial ovens and production lines, has signed a partnership with American ABI Ltd, a specialist in bagel makeup equipment. Together they are planning to market an industrial bagel line. baking+biscuit international investigates further.

Olivier Sergent, President and CEO of the Mecatherm Group, discusses strategy with Baking and Biscuit International’s Dirk Dixon. Dixon: Since

MECATHERM handles projects around the world – particularly in Africa, where many of the population (in western, central, southern and some eastern areas of Africa) consume crusty bread such as baguettes. The market is mainly dominated by traditional production methods.

The Dimassaba Group opened a new bakery in Luanda, Angola’s capital city. The factory, which is called Dimapão, uses a Mecatherm industrial bread line.

Mecatherm has developed a new dough divider, the M-NS, presented for the first time at the 2018 iba trade fair.