Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) promoted Andrew Jones to Project Manager. In this new role, he will collaborate with customers on their projects, managing scope, budget, and scheduling.
Koenig expanded its sales team: Kai Wörzler (left) and Stanislaw Selich (right) strengthen the sales team in Germany. Filippo Comerio and Martin Gallot will expand the international sales team.
At iba 2025, Rademaker will highlight production solutions for croissants, breads, Danish and puff pastries, pies and quiches, pizza, donuts, pita and other flatbreads. New launches for pizza production and lamination are among highlights.
In 2026, a full-scale installment of interpack returns. The organizers announced the exhibition space is now fully booked, more than one year ahead of the show. Some 2,800 exhibitors from all around the world will come to Düsseldorf.
Berndorf Band Group will highlight its steel belt, conveyor and service solutions at iba. To illustrate how the company’s steel belts can run in a facility, an oven model will be exhibited at the stand (Hall 10, F13).
From April 1, Sascha Stiller took over as Chairman of the Management Board of Zeppelin Systems GmbH and Head of the Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Plant Engineering. Stiller will also be responsible for all subsidiaries worldwide
Digitalization and artificial intelligence will receive special attention at iba, with several dedicated areas for modern software solutions that contribute to process optimization and customer service.
Crown Bakeries announced the construction of a new high-speed bun production line at its Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, facility. AMF Bakery Systems supplied a fully automated, new-generation line “with unprecedented flexibility,” Crown reveals.
Syntegon sold its former site in Waiblingen to Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG, moving on with its plans to relocate its production and administration activities to Fellbach and Bad Cannstatt (Stuttgart) this year.
Baking with Lesaffre will introduce a new stand concept with content that addresses the market’s evolving needs. Lesaffre aims to inspire visitors with an immersive experience of the bakery world of 2035.
UK-based Eyad Alsabbagh joined Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) as a Process Technologist. He has over 20 years of experience in snack and biscuit production, process optimization, and product development.
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.
ABI LTD
ABI LTD, part of the Together Means Greater Group (TMG), is a designer & manufacturer of make-up equipment and a specialist in robotics for bakeries. ABI equipment can be used in the production of many well-loved baked goods, from bagels to pretzels and sweet goods.
Albert Handtmann
Albert Handtmann provides suitable machine technology for both small-scale and industrial producers, for dough dividing, dosing, forming, extruding, digitalization and automation. The solutions are suitable for the production of breads, pastries, small baked goods, snacks, and other on-trend products.
American Pan Europe
American Pan Europe offers a wide selection of stock baking pans that are ready to ship, as well as any custom design required. In addition to this, the company offers coating options for pans along with the service of cleaning, re-coating, and identifying patterns that prevent damage in older pans.
AMF Bakery Systems
AMF Bakery Systems specializes in the complete range of solutions for the baking industry, for all processing steps and product categories.
Anton Paar GmbH (Brabender)
Anton Paar develops, produces and distributes highly accurate laboratory instruments and process measuring systems, and provides custom-tailored automation and robotic solutions. It incorporates the epertise from Brabender, following its acquisition.
Artezen Dough Handling
Artezen Dough Handling manufactures dough dividers, rounders and moulders for bread, baguette, pizza, rolls, hotdogs etc.
Ashworth Bros Inc.
With a global reach, Ashworth is a conveyor belt company that manufactures and services both metal and plastic belting for straight running, turn-curve, lo-tension, and self-stacking spirals, offering custom solutions for specific requirements.
AutomationX GmbH
AutomationX is an Austrian company specializing in the automation of raw material handling systems, with dedicated software solutions.
BAKON
BAKON Food Equipment designs and manufactures bakery equipment for spraying, depositing and cutting for industrial confectionery, retail, and traditional bakeries.
Bühler AG
Bühler Holding AG is a Swiss multinational plant equipment manufacturer developing process solutions along complete value chains. It has a presence in over 140 countries with 100 service stations, over 30 manufacturing sites, and 25 application centers.
CSB System
CSB-System provides bakery ERP solutions for bakery and pastry shops that help with product management, legal requirement compliance, traceability, and transparency in operations.
DIOSNA
DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH specializes in pre-dough, dough and mixing systems for the production of baked goods – technology for the complete dough production.
ECD – Electronic Controls Design
ECD develops advanced thermal profiling tools for high-yield baking operations. The company’s solutions such as M.O.L.E.™ thermal profilers, CakeOMETER and BreadOMETER product sensors, and the OvenBALANCER machine quality management tool help ensure consistent, high quality baked goods results.
FRITSCH Bakery Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
FRITSCH Bakery Technologies GmbH & Co. KG provides solutions for high-quality baked goods. As a manufacturer of bakery equipment for artisanal craftsmanship and industrial process reliability, the company’s focus is always on the end product.
GEA Bakery (GEA Imaforni Spa)
With more than 100 years of combined experience in the bakery industry, GEA Bakery provides turnkey solutions for a wide variety of applications: cookies, biscuits, crackers, cakes, pies, tarts and more.
Heinen GmbH & Co. KG
Heinen specializes in developing equipment for pasteurizing, fermenting, cooling and freezing of almost any foodstuff. The company provides a full range of services, from the initial development of the equipment to the implementation of the design, delivery, assembly, programming and regular maintenance.
HEUFT THERMO-OEL GMBH & CO. KG
HEUFT specializes in building baking oven systems for artisan and industrial bakeries for over 300 years. The German company focuses on thermo-oil heated oven systems.
iba
Iba is the world’s leading trade fair for the baking and confectionery industry and offers a unique platform where the latest trends and innovations in the industry are presented.
IBIE – International Baking Industry Exposition
The most important grain-based food event in the Western Hemisphere, IBIE, or Baking Expo, is a platform for the global community, bringing together peers who are facing the same challenges and opportunities specific to their role. From strategies for navigating unpredictable input costs to innovative automation solutions, all current issues are met with solutions. The show also includes IBIEducate, a powerful educational component.
ICECOOL Systems
ICECOOL specializes in refrigeration technology and has unique expertise in combined proofing and cooling processes. Solutions such as SOFTSTEAM and SLOWPROOFING enable the bakeries to achieve perfect baked goods quality.
IPCO
IPCO is a manufacturer of steel belts for the food industry, where they are used as conveying media for baking, cooling, freezing, and more. The smooth surface can be easily cleaned with the IPCO Laser Cleaner. The company also provides chocolate processing solutions.