Middleby Food Processing provides a broad portfolio of bakery and protein industrial processing solutions with both complete line and integrated equipment for automated food preparation, thermal processing, and slicing / packaging. Middleby Innovation Centers bring together powerful brands under one umbrella, serving the global market with proven and state-of-the-art solutions – allowing visitors to test their products with our expertise and advanced equipment. The Protein Innovation Center is located in Chicago, IL. The Bakery Innovation Centers are in Plano, TX and Bangalore, India. This industrial equipment division includes twenty-eight brands: Alkar, Armor Inox, Auto-Bake, Baker Thermal Solutions, Burford, Cozzini, Colussi Ermes, CV-Tek, Danfotech, Drake, Escher, Filtration Automation, GBT, Glimek, Hinds-Bock, Inline Filling Systems, Key-Log, Maurer-Atmos, MP Equipment, Pacproinc, Proxaut, RapidVisionPak, Scanico, Spooner Vicars, Sveba Dahlen, Stewart Systems, Thurne, and Ve.Ma.C. Protein processing categories include but are not limited to: bacon, salami, dry cure, prosciutto, sausage, hot dogs, deli & lunch meat, poultry, fish, alternative proteins, whole muscle meats.The division delivers a wide variety of food processing capabilities providing the highest level of food quality, product consistency, and reduced operating costs resulting from increased product yields, increased capacity, greater throughput and reduced labor costs through automation. | A POWERFUL LINEUP OF INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGYThe future of facilities is rapidly evolving â becoming more user-friendly & cost-effective while ensuring food safety, maximizing labor efficiency, & embracing environmental responsibility. Leading this transformation is Middleby Food Processing, developing innovative solutions for industrial protein & bakery production and packaging. By uniting a diverse portfolio of brands with specialized expertise in each processing area, Middleby delivers state-of-the-art equipment & lines: One partner, so many solutions.The Future, Powered by Experience:30+ Leading Brands ⢠17+ Food Categories ⢠32+ Global Manufacturing Facilities ⢠2,600+ Dedicated Employees ⢠500+ Engineers ⢠30+ Food Technologists ⢠132,000 sq. ft. in 4 Innovation CentersExpertise & Innovation in Perfect Harmony:We deliver innovative, reliable equipment and automation that redefine whatâs possible in food processingâkeeping your operations on the cutting edge. Our global manufacturing, sales, & support teams meet the industryâs growing demand for advanced technologies, serving both high-volume and smaller producers.Put Middleby Know-How and Innovation to Work for You:Lower cost of ownership ⢠Minimized operating costs ⢠Maximized capacity utilization ⢠Reduced energy use ⢠Efficient waste reduction ⢠Centralized project managementA Seamless Combination of Brands for One Full-Line Breakthrough SolutionAutomated & optimized full-line solutions available for:Protein: Alternative Protein, Bacon, Case Ready, Deli & Lunch Meat, Egg Bites, Pet Food, Philly Cheese Steak, Poultry, Salami & Dry Cure, Sausage & Hot Dog, Sous-Vide.Bakery: Breads, Cakes, Cookies, Crackers, Energy Bars, Muffins, Pastries, Pizzas, and Tortillas.Experience Tomorrowâs Technology Today at Booth SL-15037Axion-DRV â Part of The Hot Dog Line of the Future with RapidVisionPak & DrakeMasterPACKER X5 with Robotic Feeder Integration â Mastering MAP Packaging with CV-Tek & DrakeV45 Vertical Form Fill Seal â Built for Harsh Washdown Environments by CV-TekMARK III Plus+ â Updated Machine with Allen Bradley Controls by CV-TekSmart Servo Twist Tyers â #1 Consumer-Preferred Closure by BurfordHorizontal Switch â Change Lanes, Keep Momentum with Stewart SystemsmHSP â Scalable, High-Speed Multi-Station MAP by CV-TekTurboChef Industrial Oven with Microwave, Convection & Steam â Energy Efficient with Faster Cook Times & Higher Yield by AlkarMiddleby Food Processing brands: Alkar, Armor Inox, Auto-Bake, Baker Thermal Solutions, Burford, Cozzini, Colussi Ermes, CV-Tek, Danfotech, Drake, Escher, Filtration Automation, Frigomeccanica, GBT, Glimek, Gorreri, Hinds-Bock, Inline Filling Systems, JC Ford, Key-Log, Maurer-Atmos, MP Equipment, Pacproinc, Proxaut, RapidVisionPak, Scanico, Spooner Vicars, Sveba Dahlen, Stewart Systems, Thurne, and Vemac.
Marlen, a Duravant Company
Recognized as a premium manufacturer of highly engineered food processing equipment and systems, Marlen designs and builds solutions for the food processing industry. Our premier brands, Marlen, Carruthers, and Afoheat, have long set the standard for quality and performance. Internationally recognized, Marlen builds innovative solutions in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling. We assure value to our customers through the highest consistency, accuracy, and product integrity. Our teams of expert engineering, design and technical personnel consult, collaborate, and partner with you to create custom solutions for your business. Marlen has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for over 70 years. Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe, allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products. Marlen is a Duravant Company and is backed by Lifecycle Services, a complete lifecycle management program for parts and service. It’s the company behind the machine that makes the difference. | Recognized as a global manufacturer of highly engineered food processing equipment and systems, Marlen designs and builds innovative solutions for the food processing industry.Our premium products have long set the standard for quality and performance in vacuum stuffing and pumping, portioning, size reduction, thermal processing, and food handling.We assure value to our customers through the highest consistency, accuracy, and product integrity. Our teams of expert engineering, design and technical personnel consult, collaborate, and partner with you to create custom solutions for your business.Marlen has been trusted by the worldâs leading food brands for over 70+ years. Our world-class Solution Centers strategically located across the globe, allow processors to lean on our highly experienced food processing technologists to develop and test unique solutions for your products. Marlen is a Duravant Company and is backed by SupportPro, a complete lifecycle management program for parts and service.
Marelec, a Duravant company
MARELEC Food Technologies a leading manufacturer of intelligent portioning and customized weighing and grading solutions headquartered in Nieuwpoort, Belgium who is now acquired by Duravant, a global engineered equipment and automation solutions provider to the food processing, packaging and material handling sectors. MARELEC serves the poultry, meat, seafood and marine sectors, designing and manufacturing innovative turnkey systems that ensure high-quality output and maximum yield for food processors around the world.Recognized globally as a high-tech solutions provider for secondary processing solutions, MARELEC has been serving multi-national customers for over 40 years. Their team of engineers and food processing experts are driven by a customer-oriented design philosophy. Using innovative technologies, such as portioning software with intelligent cutting algorithms, their systems are built for high speed and precise performance, helping operators maximize yields and quality.MARELECâs expansive capabilities are showcased at their manufacturing hub in Belgium which houses their R&D center and cooled demo room. MARELEC has sales and service centers throughout Europe, the United States and Asia, along with a powerhouse network of distributors across six continents and in over 50 countries.Our products are developed and manufactured by a team of enthusiastic engineers and designers. When a MARELEC customer requires advice, quick delivery, or the best possible local after-sales support, our network of international distributors is accessible.We deliver our systems all over the globe and pay close attention to our customersâ specific needs.
Marchant Schmidt, Inc.
Marchant Schmidt, Inc. is a global leader in the manufacture of industrial food cutting solutions. For more than 60 years, we have made the most robust equipment to maximize your return on investment. With a strong engineering focus, we produce Hygienic Automation solutions and are known to be direct food contact specialists. We are experts in Cheese Converting Equipment and recognize that rate, yield, and appearance all impact your bottom line. An extensive list of lifetime customer partnerships is evidence of our commitment to stand behind what we build. | A global leader in the manufacture of Industrial Food Cutting Solutions. For more than 60 years, we have made the most robust equipment to maximize your return on investment. With a strong engineering focus, we produce Hygienic Automation solutions and are known to be direct food contact specialists. We are experts in Cheese Converting Equipment and recognize that rate, yield, and appearance all impact your bottom line. Presale consultation is key to identifying the best solution. Our customers appreciate numerous generations of conceptual drawings that we use to identify the optimal layout and product flow. Our Regional Managers and Factory Authorized Agents are highly trained and ready to offer guidance on your next project.We are committed to successful projects and maintain and experience team of service technicians, programmers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and robotic specialists along with our field installation crew. Your operators, maintenance staff, and sanitation personnel will be thoroughly trained so that your line starts up smoothly and runs efficiently.
LASKA USA
With a history spanning over 140 years, Laska is dedicated to manufacturing specialized, high-quality machinery and automated production lines for the food industry, ranging from meat, sausage, cheese, confectionery, and more. Laska is renowned for its comprehensive product portfolio, which includes advanced bowl cutters, grinders, mixers, emulsifiers, and frozen meat cutters, all engineered with a focus on precision, hygiene, and efficiency. Laska’s expertise also extends beyond individual machines to providing full production line solutions, delivering turnkey projects and consistently pushing the boundaries of food processing technology to meet the evolving demands of customers in over 140 countries. Additionally, Laska USA, the US-based daughter company, also serves as a representative for other manufacturers, including Astech automated bandsaws; Qupac tray denesting and loading equipment; Fava handling, cutting, and packaging systems; Jegerings vegetable processing equipment; and Maja flake ice machines.