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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.
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.
AutomationX GmbH
AutomationX is an Austrian company specializing in the automation of raw material handling systems, with dedicated software solutions.
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.
Forbo Siegling GmbH
Forbo Movement Systems is a upplier of conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts and both toothed and flat belts made of synthetic materials.
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.
Hansaloy Corporation
Hansaloy manufactures bread and bun slicing blades as well as machine parts for the baking industry. The company uses proprietary steel alloys, specifically designed for bakery applications and metallurgically tested to ensure that it meets high standards.
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.
Koenig
For more than 55 years, Koenig has been supplying bakeries worldwide with high-quality bakery machines, lines and ovens. The product range covers the entire production chain of bakery technology: from mixing, dividing and rounding, forming and proofing, to baking, cooling and freezing.
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.
Middleby Bakery
US-based Middleby Bakery provides reliable low- and high-volume equipment solutions for the production of bread, rolls, and buns, as well as cakes, biscuits, cereal, baked snacks, and much more.
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
Rademaker BV
Rademaker develops and provides solutions for the food processing industry. The company specializes in automation, engineering, hygiene and process performance.