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Bühler Group launched OptiBake, an inductively heated wafer oven designed for precision baking, enhanced flexibility in baking parameters, which can achieve up to 50% energy savings compared to conventional gas-fired wafer baking ovens.
MECATHERM unveiled MyMecatherm at iba, its new digital platform. In addition, connected services Digital Care and Digital Care+ are also available. It was developed in partnership with MaMaTa, the company’s sister company specializing in IoT.
Coperion announced the next step in its brand identity as the company further unifies its operations through branding changes for its Food, Health and Nutrition division brands.
The winners of The iba UIBC Cup of Bakers are Corentin Molina and Yannis Thouys from France. The duo was awarded gold by Dominique Anract, UIBC President, and Roland Ermer, President of the German Bakers‘ Confederation.
In an event organized in Burgdorf, RONDO launched the Starline 5, a new generation of high-performance dough processing lines. The ‘Starline’ series stands for maximum rated power, simple operation and a wide variety of products.
Rademaker announced two new developments aimed to expand its innovation capabilities: the acquisition of Form & Frys Maskinteknik and a strategic partnership with Sensure.
Puratos returns to iba with three new developments: a novel bakery improver that supports convenience and sustainability, sprouted grains that boost fiber content and taste, and a reimagined brioche concept that is also environmentally friendly.
AMF Bakery Systems will highlight its newest technology at iba, including its hydrogen oven and hybrid baking systems. At the stand, the company will showcase technology for dough make-up, proofing, baking and packaging.
The Bühler Group Board appointed Samuel Schär as the new CEO as of January 2026, reinforcing its commitment to its long-term orientation as a family business with this succession plan.
On May 18 and 19, 2025, the best bakers from six countries will compete for gold at the iba UIBC Cup of Bakers, an event organized by the German Baker’s Confederation (Zentralverband des Deutschen Bäckerhandwerks), the owner of iba. This year’s theme is ‘Art’.
As part of its new campaign, ‘Designed with Your Bakery in Mind,’ American Pan will showcase at iba how its bakeware solutions are built for the individual needs of each bakery. Pans are customized for on-trend products including laminated pastries, rustic artisan breads and creative cake designs.
Koenig announced it established a new partnership with Abendschoen, to develop together “next-level automation” solutions for commercial and industrial bakeries. Abendschoen is an established name in the field of bakery automation, including intelligent automation and robotics.
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.
AutomationX GmbH
AutomationX is an Austrian company specializing in the automation of raw material handling systems, with dedicated software solutions.
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.
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.
KPM Analytics
KPM Analytics develops scientific instrumentation for analyzing critical food quality parameters and assessing production processes. Each of the company’s brands has a long history of delivering advanced analysis solutions to ensure product quality and optimize process efficiency.
Multivac
MULTIVAC is a family business from the Allgäu region in southern Germany that operates at an international level. With integrated packaging and processing solutions, the company offers to its customers solutions for individual added value – across the entire logistics chain.
New Era Machines
New Era Machines provides advanced & versatile biscuit production lines & highly efficient bakery systems that Incorporate cutting-edge technologies for streamlined production
Rheon Automatic Machinery GmbH
Rheon, a Japan-based corporation. It is a specialized manufacturer of automated food processing machinery.
Shick Esteve
Shick Esteve provides ingredient automation solutions and process design services. The company’s expertise includes automation of bulk, minor/micro-ingredients, liquid ingredients, flour reclaiming systems and process design.
Spiromatic
Spiromatic provides solutions for ingredient handling, fermentation systems, and mixing technology in the bakery industry.
Syntegon Technology GmbH
Syntegon provides processing and automated packaging solutions that can support seamless processing, with a focus on sustainability, hygiene and use of utilization.
Unifiller Systems Inc.
Founded over 35 years ago, Unifiller Systems Inc. is a supplier of portioning, pumping and decorating equipment that can be used in bakeries and food plants worldwide.
VMI
VMI offers premium mixing and kneading solutions for bakery, pastry, and snack manufacturers, from traditional mixers for artisanal bakeries to automated production lines for the food industry. The company’s installations are reliable, modular, and adaptable to different dough families.
WP BAKERYGROUP
The WP BAKERYGROUP offers complete solutions, from project development to equipping entire bakeries (handcraft and industrial operations). Each unit can be operated as a ‘stand-alone’ piece of equipment, but can also be easily ‘docked on’ at any time; interfaces for third-party products are available.
Zeppelin Systems GmbH
Zeppelin has wide-ranging expertise when it comes to all aspects of raw material handling: raw material intake, storage, discharge, conveying, preparation, dosing, mixing and controlling.