The Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA’s) 2010 annual meeting, held June 17-22 in Charleston, S.C., hosted 21 first-time attendees, up 100% from last year.

The Bakery Equipment Manufacturers and Allieds (BEMA’s) 2010 annual meeting, held June 17-22 in Charleston, S.C., hosted 21 first-time attendees, up 100% from last year.

Newcomers attended the meeting to meet quality bakers, potential customers and fellow suppliers, according to a post-event survey. Attendees had the opportunity to mingle with industry bakers and gain insights into issues such as food safety, healthcare costs, the need for better spare parts management and the vitality of the baking industry.