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
Baking efficiency: It’s in the (electric) oven!
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.
Save your energy!
The conversation around increasing manufacturing sustainability will unavoidably start with analyzing ovens, for any baking operation. Visible results are a necessity.
IPCO acquires Chinese partner Long Goal
IPCO extends its footprint in China with the acquisition of Nantong Langwei New Materials, ‘Long Goal’. 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.
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 company’s focus for the upcoming years.
iba 2023: It’s not a sprint, it’s a marathon! (IPCO)
Last time iba was staged in person, it provided a platform for EUR 2.1 billion in trade fair contracts. Five
A clean start: IPCO belt cleaning
Cleaning is an essential aspect of belt maintenance. It is important in terms of complying with food regulations as well
RBS: electric-powered convection oven now available for trials
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) installed its new electric-powered convection oven at the RBS Science & Innovation Center and is now ready for production trials.
Next in line: automated cracker lines
Low moisture, long shelf-life, diverse sizes and shapes – crackers and cookies are a segment filled with opportunity. Their characteristics also dictate process improvements and how equipment can support optimization
A solid foundation
Energy consumption tops the list of concerns for bakeries. The first place to start looking into potential savings is, of
The energy-efficient light at the end of the tunnel oven: RBS
Under the current circumstances, it has never been more important to look into ways to increase efficiency in bakeries, starting with their centerpiece: the tunnel oven.
