American Pan Alexandria: a growing hub for pans and trays
American Pan’s facility in Alexandria, Romania, is the company’s main European operation headquarters for bakeware, with investments worth EUR 10 million planned over the next five years.
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The right robot for the job
Scoring is a process that requires skill and shows the baker’s experience when done manually. Alternatively, as labor is becoming harder to find (and then keep), robots can efficiently take over the task; they will never need to stop and will perform constantly over time.
Fresh off the drawing board: Unifiller cake lines
Consumers are not just hungry for any cakes, but are seeking diversity and sensory experiences in their choices. The technology behind baking such options needs more flexibility.
All styles are in: Unifiller Europe
Flexibility is the top priority when manufacturing cupcakes and muffins as well, as highlighted by the Unifiller Europe Flexline, one of the favorites among the Linxis Group specialist’s customers. This line can first be used for depositing muffin and cupcake batters, and (after baking) for the injection of fillings or cupcake decorations.
Bread slicing: making the cut
The next best thing since sliced bread might just be the technology behind consistency for all types of bread and versatile bagging options for ever-changing requirements.
Factors that make a mixing difference
Spiral mixer or wendel mixer? The decision as to which kneading system a company invests in is dependent on many influencing factors. The application engineers at Diosna allowed us to look over their shoulders during a series of tests and to document the results.
Dividing, forming and depositing in a single step
Small baked goods production: Innovative dough dividing, forming and depositing in a single step with the FS 520 forming system.
Slicing and packing breads
REGO HERLITZIUS offers a combination of the BS 45 belt slicing machine and the Vertec 30 for large bakeries to slice and pack breads.
Handtmann solutions for free forming
For the production of small pastries, the plant manufacturer Handtmann offers solutions for fully automatic production.
Looking at the details is worthwhile
Rotary screen machines with stainless steel sieves ensure safety in the production process, as confirmed by several tests.
JAC: Well positioned for the future
JAC, a manufacturer of bread cutting/slicing machines and dough processing plants, invested several million Euro in a new production facility in Lüttich, Belgium, in 2019.
Customized production: AMF Bakery Systems
Pizza is one of the most popular foods worldwide, and various plant constructors offer industrial pizza lines. Here is a small overview of the manufacturers and methods.
