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
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From Vision to reality: how AI is reshaping product inspection
Artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing is no longer a fascinating idea – it is already here and accelerating quickly throughout many industries, especially in the baking industry. Several reasons are fueling this revolution.
Mission code name: soft dough biscuits
Inviting with their diverse iterations, biscuits are, nevertheless, a delicate business to master. Following careful preparation, the fragile products are thoroughly inspected so that they may begin their journey to the consumer in great condition, and remain that way until snack time. The competition for attention matches their diversity, which is, at the same time, their unique selling point.
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.
Royal Kaak CEO awarded Order of Chivalry
Royal Kaak CEO, Lodewijk van den Borg, was appointed Officer in the Order of Orange-Nassau by the King of the Netherlands, as an acknowledgment of his role as CEO for 12 and a half years, and his accomplishments in innovation and societal progress.
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.
An automated eye for detail
All information is valuable information in the realm of inspecting products throughout the entire manufacturing process, through to packaging. Automated
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.
IREKS puts a modern twist on traditional products
At iba, IREKS illustrated exciting taste dimensions and creative opportunities. Rethinking familiar products for the future was a theme at the stand, through which traditional raw materials can be rediscovered, prepared and combined in new ways to create new flavors.
