Koenig debuts new exhibition concept at iba ‘25
Koenig introduces a new approach to showcasing its solutions to its visitors this year, Norbert Hübler, Global Sales Director, Koenig Group, anticipates in an interview.
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Two-stage mixing takes center stage
Two-stage batch mixing brings multiple advantages to industrial-scale baking. Two-stage batch mixing is especially suited to long-fermentation doughs, where structure and flavor are needed.
One step ahead
More went into the decision to purchase a new bread roll line than Plentz Bakery & Confectionery had expected. Several aspects were important, including the practiced social values of the company.
RBS: “This technology revolutionizes mixing for cracker production”
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.
Laminating technology: the right angle
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.
A fully-automated flow
Fully automating kneading and mixing is an ambitious endeavor, given the complexity of the process, and the diversity of raw ingredients.
Koenig launches new dividing and rounding solution
Koenig Group introduced a new fully automated machine for dough dividing and rounding in March 2024: the Industrie Rex V AW EC. The system has a dough throughput of 6.5 tons per hour – meaning an hourly output of up to 50,400 pieces per hour in 14-row operation, and features Koenig’s ‘Easy Clean’ design.
The big push: extrusion
Snacks are diverse and enticing additions to any eating occasion, whether they stand in for an entire meal, or are seen as a treat, a catering option for events, or a movie-night companion. Manufacturers stand to gain by keeping up the pace with innovations in this category. Extrusion provides particularly interesting opportunities.
Koenig: Bread is best!
‘Artisan’ and ‘premium’ are often used interchangeably when referring to bread. To Koenig, ‘premium’ products are crusty breads, with complex flavor and a chewy crumb.
Koenig introduces new I Rex Compact EC at IBIE
Koenig will introduce a new Rex machine at IBIE this year, the I Rex Compact EC (Easy Clean design). It incorporates the I-Rex Compact EC Divider and Rounder.
New WCX Wirecut Machine from RBS
Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) introduced a new advanced Thomas L. Green WCX Wirecut Machine that provides more product flexibility, control, better safety features and easier sanitation than previous designs.
Koenig relaunches Eco Twin
The 2022 Eco Twin model was revised to provide increased performance, options for modular layout and optimization in several process areas.
