Reading Bakery Systems Brings Exciting New Technology to interpack 2026

RBS will be at Interpack 2026 at Stand B70 (Hall 1) to present new equipment that can help bakers and manufacturers improve their processes and output. Visitors to the RBS stand can expect a combination of live equipment demonstrations, product samples, and technical expertise. The team will be running the WCX Wirecut Machine, showcasing their continuous mixing technology and have an Emithermic XE Oven section on the show floor. In addition, they’ll feature a range of innovative snack products from around the world, giving visitors a tangible look at how RBS systems support product development and market-driven innovation. Most importantly, it’s an opportunity to engage directly with the RBS team and explore practical solutions tailored to each customer’s production goals.

What are your key objectives for exhibiting at Interpack 2026, and how does the show fit into your broader European growth strategy?

Interpack is a key platform for connecting with both existing customers and new partners across Europe and the rest of the world. Our primary objective is to showcase the latest advances in bakery and snack equipment while promoting our deep process expertise to help manufacturers improve efficiency, consistency, and sustainability.

From a broader strategy standpoint, Europe is an important growth region for us. We’ve been strengthening our regional Customer Care presence and expanding our ability to support customers locally. Interpack allows us to reinforce that commitment while demonstrating technologies that align with the region’s focus on energy efficiency, automation, and product innovation.

Which technologies or systems are you highlighting at Interpack 2026, and what specific production challenges do they address for industrial bakers?

At Interpack, we’re highlighting a range of technologies designed to solve key production challenges:

• Emithermic® XE Oven – Addresses energy consumption, inconsistent baking, and complex maintenance associated with traditional DGF ovens 
• WCX Wirecut Machine – Enables flexibility for new products, including cookies and bars with inclusions or challenging doughs 
• Continuous Mixing Technology – Reduces labor dependency while improving consistency and throughput 
• SCORPION® Profiling System – Provides real-time insight into oven performance to support process optimization and troubleshooting 

Together, these systems help manufacturers improve product quality, reduce variability, and operate more efficiently.

Can you share recent innovations in baking or snack production lines that improve throughput, consistency or energy efficiency?

One of the most significant innovations is the Emithermic® XE Oven, which replaces traditional ribbon burner systems with a centralized heat delivery design. This provides more balanced heat across the product band, improving consistency while reducing energy consumption and simplifying maintenance.

We’re also seeing major advancements in continuous mixing, where automated control systems deliver highly consistent dough while reducing labor and operational variability.

Additionally, tools like the SCORPION® Profiling System are enabling manufacturers to better understand and optimize their processes, leading to measurable improvements in efficiency and product uniformity.

What product trends are currently shaping equipment demand?

We’re seeing strong demand driven by several key trends:

• Better-for-you and functional snacks, including high-protein and clean-label products 
• Product diversification, with manufacturers expanding into new platforms to develop products with new textures and flavors 
• Gluten-free and alternative formulations, which require more precise process control 
• Continued growth in crackers, biscuits, and baked snacks, particularly in premium and differentiated segments 

These trends are pushing manufacturers to invest in more flexible, automated systems that can handle a wider range of products without compromising efficiency.

How are your systems supporting flexibility for manufacturers looking to scale new product development quickly?

Flexibility is a key focus for manufacturers looking to accelerate new product development, and our systems are designed to support that from both a formulation and processing standpoint.

For example, our Low Pressure Extruded (LPE) Snack System allows manufacturers to produce a wide variety of snack shapes and formats with quick die changes, making it easy to adapt to new concepts, regional flavors, or limited-time offerings. 

Similarly, our Multi-Crisp System provides the ability to produce a broad range of baked crisps on a single line, giving manufacturers the flexibility to respond to changing consumer preferences without investing in multiple dedicated systems.

Equipment like the WCX Wirecut allows for quick changeovers and the ability to run multiple product types on the same line.

At the same time, our continuous mixing systems and recipe-driven controls enable manufacturers to adjust formulations quickly while maintaining consistency.

We also support customers through our Science & Innovation Center, where they can test new products, validate processes, and reduce scale-up risk before moving to full production.

Can you share a recent project or installation in Europe that demonstrates measurable improvements?

While many of our projects are confidential, we are seeing strong results from customers upgrading legacy oven systems to newer technologies like the Emithermic platform. These projects typically deliver measurable improvements in energy efficiency, bake consistency, and operational simplicity, while reducing maintenance requirements.

In addition, customers implementing continuous mixing solutions are achieving greater consistency and reduced labor dependency, particularly in high-volume operations.

How do you support customers beyond equipment delivery?

Support is a core part of our offering. We work closely with customers from initial concept through long-term operation.

This includes:

• Product and process testing at our Science & Innovation Center (in-person or virtual) 
• Training and commissioning support for operators and maintenance teams 
• Ongoing Customer Care services, including inspections, upgrades, and optimization 
• Spare parts and digital support through our eZone platform 

Our goal is to be a long-term partner, helping customers continuously improve their operations over time.

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