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.
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.
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.
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.
Berndorf Band Group
The Berndorf Band Group specializes in the production of steel belts and steel belt systems. Operating worldwide with locations in Asia, Europe, North and South America, the group consists of the parent company Berndorf Band, eight subsidiaries, and worldwide partners.
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.
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.
Intralox
IIntralox is a global conveying solutions company, offering direct service in more than 100 countries. Intralox specializes in innovative technologies: Modular Plastic Conveyor Belting, ThermoDrive® technology, DirectDrive™ Spiral Systems, and Activated Roller Belt™ (ARB™).
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.
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.
Kwik Lok Corporation
Kwik Lok Corporation specializes in creating bag closing and printing solutions to the baking, produce and other industries around the world. This results in one of life’s little conveniences, the ability to easily reclose a package.
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.
Schubert Packaging Systems GmbH
Schubert presents an array of ready-to-deploy packaging solutions, featuring a diverse range of top-loading machines (TLM), among others. The company creates bespoke packaging systems, tailored to meet the unique demands of each client.
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.
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.