BRIDGING THE GAP

Flavourtech

Flavourtech is a world leader in the design and manufacture of thin film, spinning cone technologies for the production of aroma, concentrates and extracts for the coffee, tea and flavour industries.

Flavourtech’s Integrated Extraction System (IES) is a revolutionary way to produce premium liquid coffee extracts for both Instant and Ready To Drink (RTD) Coffee. The Australian company not only works closely with its clients to optimise the integration of their technologies into production processes, but also offers extensive experience in improving process and energy efficiencies.

In 2021, Flavourtech launched the newest member of its Spinning Cone Column (SCC) family, the small-scale SCC100 which is ideal for pilot plant use or for re-concentration of coffee aroma. The SCC is well established around the world for aroma recovery in the production of both Instant and RTD

Gruppo Cimbali

Gruppo Cimbali is a world leader in the design and production of professional espresso machines. The continuous search for innovative solutions, attention to detail and a particular focus in design, has allowed it to bring passion, tradition, design, quality and coffee culture into the world of the barista and coffee lovers since 1912.

Even after four generations, Gruppo Cimbali continues to be recognised as an international leader in the sector of design and passion that is Made in Italy. Its focus on innovation and regular investments in research and development help the company stay one step ahead of the market offering innovative, superior-quality products alongside outstanding service throughout its La Cimbali, Faema, Casadio and Slayer brands.

Gruppo Cimbali offers the widest range of solutions, all while being a firm advocate for sustainability practices. products. This continuous, automated technology allows manufacturers to recover and add back natural aroma for optimal flavour retention and a more premium product. GCR

Flavourtech…innovative processing solutions for the coffee industry. For more information, visit flavourtech.com

Gruppo Cimbali strictly adheres to rigorous international standards certified by independent, external agencies that ensure high quality levels, energy-saving solutions, and environmentally responsible production practices.

Gruppo Cimbali remains the ideal partner for those looking for elegance, reliability, and high performance in the dynamic and exciting world of espresso coffee. GCR

For more information, visit www.gruppocimbali.com/en/

Franke Coffee Systems

At Franke, coffee is about more than beans and machines.

It’s about the moment you create an amazing coffee experience for your customers. Or the moment you can confidently serve a large group of customers fast. It’s about the moment when your customers stop by for coffee and leave with more. It’s about the moment you expand your coffee service business to new locations and still serve up that same high-level in-cup quality.

Franke has the experience and knowledge to help you achieve these moments, no matter the scale of your ambitions. Because, whatever business you are in, Franke knows it’s about more than coffee.

Franke Coffee Systems is a world-leading provider of professional fully automatic coffee machines. Its passion for coffee motivates its team to help elevate customer experiences through state-of-the-art innovations. With its headquarters in Aarbuarg, Switzerland and five local subsidiaries, Franke Coffee Systems strives to meet this ambition every day with 700 employees and a global service and sales network. GCR

For more information, visit coffee.franke.com

H.U.T.

H.U.T. Heuwieser Umwelttechnik GmbH helps coffee roasters to manage emissions in a legally compliant and environmentally friendly way. Consequently, neighbours don’t need to complain about coffee odours or smoke anymore and legal authorities’ requested limits can be met: H.U.T.’s customised catalysts reduce coffee smoke, unpleasant odours and poisonous emissions – including nitrogen compounds.

The independent family business is a globally leading catalytic solutions provider for the coffee roasting industry. Since its foundation in 1995, all catalysts have been manufactured in H.U.T.’s German headquarter. They are shipped to both small and large coffee roasteries all over the globe.

Just like the founder shares the management board with his daughter, H.U.T. values both innovation and tradition. Its highly qualified and motivated team is specialised in catalysts – offering leading-edge environmental engineering combined with excellent customer service. H.U.T. is continuously elevating its products according to the latest legal requirements in order to develop the best solution for each customer. GCR

For more information, visit www.hut-heuwieser.de/en

IMA Coffee HUB

The coffee you want, the process you need, the packaging you desire, the service you wish for.

Through its brands IMA Coffee Petroncini, IMA Coffee Packaging and IMA BFB, IMA has created the hub in an aim to leverage expertise at every step of coffee processing or packaging and be the one-stop-answer to large and small coffee producers worldwide.

From small to large, standard to custom, throughout coffee handling and processing, IMA Coffee Petroncini ensures expert consultancy, all-round plant engineering services and targeted solutions in line with Industry 4.0 to increase production efficiency and improve sustainability.

Covering all aspects of coffee packaging, with in-depth knowledge of the industry, IMA Coffee Packaging and IMA BFB leverage the group’s expertise, researching alternative processes and materials to reduce environmental impact, maximise energy efficiency and provide sustainable solutions.

The benefit the coffee industry obtains from IMA Coffee is apparent: just one supplier, already coordinated from within. GCR

For more information, visit ima.it/coffee

NEUHAUS NEOTEC

NEUHAUS NEOTEC looks back on a company history of more than 90 years and has been developing machines and plant components for coffee processing for more than 50 years. Be it roasting, grinding or the entire handling, it continuously develops new solutions to optimise the processes for its customers. Its goal is to get the best out of the bean in every step of the process.

NEUHAUS NEOTEC has always been committed to developing energy-saving and thus environmentally friendly solutions and thanks to innovative ideas was able to minimise the environmental impact. The energy balance of its roasters is definitely one of the best on the market. NEUHAUS NEOTEC is a member of the KAHL Group (www.akahl.com). GCR

Dr. Victoria Behrmann, CEO and Ralf Torenz, Director Coffee Division

For more information, visit www.neuhaus-neotec.com

Rancilio Group

Rancilio Group operates in the Ho.Re.Ca. industry manufacturing and selling professional coffee machines in more than 115 countries worldwide through the Italian headquarters and a global sales and after-sales service network. Rancilio Group has a production plant based in Italy, and seven branches including Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, United States, Australasia and China. It has two sales offices in Russia and Japan, two R&D departments, the Extraction Lab, and two training centers. Rancilio Group encompasses four brands which are tailored to different market requirements, and today, it stands as one of the world’s major producers of coffee machines. The company’s product range includes the traditional Rancilio espresso machines, the Rancilio Specialty espresso machines for the Specialty Coffee industry, Rancilio Grindtec dosing grinders, the Egro fully automatic coffee machines, and a Home line. As part of Ali Group, one of the largest global leaders in the foodservice equipment industry, Rancilio Group is a highly competitive industrial operator on the international scene. GCR

For more information, visit www.ranciliogroup.com

Probat

PROBAT has been developing pioneering solutions for the coffee industry for more than 150 years. The company is the world market and technology leader in coffee processing technology. Its range of services includes the development, design, and construction of roasters and grinders as well as the planning and implementation of industrial production facilities. Machine and plant controls, environmental technologies, and comprehensive services also make up part of PROBAT’s product portfolio. Together with subsidiaries in Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, Scotland, and the United States, PROBAT has 900 employees, about 550 of whom are based in Germany.

Furthermore, agencies in more than 40 countries assure that the age-long experience and know-how of PROBAT are being used globally. GCR

For more information, visit www.probat.com/en/

Schaerer

Founded in 1892 and headquartered in Zuchwil, near Solothurn, Switzerland, Schaerer AG is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of fully automated professional coffee machines. As a traditional company with many years of history, the Schaerer brand stands for Swiss values combined with an in-depth knowledge of coffee. Moreover, Schaerer is characterised by extreme flexibility with the guiding principle “We love it your way” – be it in reference to customer requests, customer-specific products and large orders or the product range which offers the customer a wide range of customised configuration options.

Schaerer has been part of WMF since 2006 and of the French consortium Groupe SEB since the end of 2016. All B2B brands of the Group are bundled in the “SEB PROFESSIONAL” consolidated sales organisation. In addition to Schaerer, it includes the WMF and Wilbur Curtis coffee machine brands as well as the Professional Hotel Equipment division with the WMF Professional and HEPP brands. GCR

For more information, visit www.schaerer.com

Syntegon

Processing and packaging for a better life – this is what 5800 Syntegon employees work for every day. Be it with individual machines, systems, or services, Syntegon supports its customers in the global pharmaceutical and food industries to improve people’s lives. The company, which is headquartered in Waiblingen, Germany, looks back on more than 160 years of experience and achieved annual sales of EUR 1.4 billion in 2021.

With its knowledge of coffee packaging and technological experience, Syntegon supports coffee producers with reliable solutions and innovative ideas. From complete lines to fully integrated systems, Syntegon has the right solution for coffee packaging, whatever the production requirements are.

Whether in soft or brick bags, Syntegon’s Vertical-Form-Fill-Seal machines pack coffee safely in high quality packagings. Thanks to its own development expertise and cooperation with packaging material suppliers, Syntegon also offers solutions for high-quality coffee packaging made from sustainable materials. GCR

For more information, visit www.syntegon.com/coffee-packaging-solutions

WMF Group

The roots of WMF date back to 1853. What began as a German metalware factory in is today a global symbol of innovation, product and service quality as well as design expertise. The quality seal “Made in Germany” underscores the aim to always be the first choice for professional coffee solutions. Every WMF professional coffee machine is conceived to provide outstanding technical performance, ensuring results and the reliability WMF customers desire. This unique approach can be found in all WMF machine categories – from fully automatic machines and automatic portafilter solutions to fully automatic filter machines. Thanks to the comprehensive solution portfolio, WMF offers the ideal coffee machine for every coffee concept. Innovative operating concepts and advanced digital technologies make coffee preparation absolutely process-safe, secure and profitable. WMF customers also benefit from the largest inhouse service organisation for professional coffee machines in Europe as well as a world-spanning service network. GCR

For more information, visit www.wmf-coffeemachines.com