Miwe America celebrates grand opening of U.S. HQ The bakery equipment company is aiming to strengthen its local service and support. SF&WB Staff January 28, 2026 Spanning 15,000 square feet, the new facility features a live baking center, technical center, and a warehouse stocked with new production baking ovens and more.Read More
Two-day online auction to sell Upper Crust equipment The February 4‒5 event will include a range of baking production and packaging gear. SF&WB Staff January 26, 2026 The 215 lots in the online auction include mixers, ovens, proofers, sheeting lines, and other pieces of commercial bakery equipment.Read More
Snack and bakery producers seek packaging tech with flexibility The ability to pivot quickly is an appealing quality when shopping for such gear. Ed Finkel January 22, 2026 Evolving consumer demands and market conditions also make automation and sustainability top priorities in such equipment.Read More
BluePrint Automation appoints VP of sales and marketing Andy Stamp will lead and manage the company's North American team. SF&WB Staff January 12, 2026 Stamp joins the company from a manufacturer of material handling components, where he served as director of sales and business development.Read More
Flexicon debuts vacuum conveying system The dual intake equipment can provide dust-free releasing of containers or bags. SF&WB Staff January 12, 2026 The product also has the capability to unload materials from containers using a handheld pick-up wand.Read More
JLS Automation appoints director of cartoning solutions Sean Spees will report directly to Gary Pickett, sr. director of secondary packaging. SF&WB Staff January 7, 2026 The hire brings more than 20 years of industry and leadership experience to the company and a primary concentration in end-of-line automation.Read More
Bundy Baking Solutions names chairman, CEO The company's current leader has appointed his brother to the role. SF&WB Staff January 6, 2026 As of January 5, Gilbert Bundy will assume the role of chairman and William (Bill) Bundy will take on the role of CEO.Read More
Bühler Group announces CEO transition The new leader joined the company 20 years ago to establish its nanotechnology unit. SF&WB Staff January 5, 2026 Samuel Schär will succeed Stefan Scheiber, whom is being proposed as the new chairman of the board of directors.Read More
Sanitation and cleaning practices evolve to keep up with demands Experts offer advice on keeping a safe, hygienic snack or bakery environment. Jenni Spinner December 19, 2025 Snack and bakery operations, continually pressed to do more with less, cannot afford to cut corners when it comes to hygiene.Read More
Eriez builds its largest X8 metal detector ever The landmark build expands the capabilities of the line. SF&WB Staff December 19, 2025 The equipment, produced at the company's facility in Caerphilly, UK, is one of a pair and features a 1,200 x 1,200 mm (47 x 47 inches) aperture.Read More