Reading Bakery Systems  

Robesonia,  PA 
United States
http://www.readingbakery.com

• Booth: 2933

Learn more about our Baked Pet Treat/Kibble Systems!

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS) is a leading manufacturer of bakery equipment, providing innovative process solutions and support for the food industry. With more than 125 years of commercial baking experience, Reading Bakery Systems can help you take your pet treat operation to the next level with completely automated baked system solutions.  We offer cost-effective solutions for every part of your process including continuous mixing, forming, baking & drying. RBS offers several different forming equipment options to create a variety of pet treats and kibble, including rotary molded, extruded, co-extruded and sheeted products.  For baking and drying, we supply high velocity convection ovens and dryers. The SPECTRUM OVEN® is a single pass convection baking platform that is designed for balanced and consistent baking. An optional SPECTRUM Multi-Pass Dryer provides faster oven speeds, greater production throughput, and more process control. Our production lines are capable of producing 125- 3000 kg/ hour. For more information, visit readingbakery.com or call (01) 610.693.5816.

Brands: Exact Mixing Thomas L. Green Reading Thermal Reading Pretzel

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• Reading Bakery Systems Restructures Europe, Middle East, and Africa Regional Organization to Optimize Customer Service and Support (Mar 07, 2022)

  Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has announced the creation of a Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Regional Operations Center (ROC) to better service and support their customers.

  Changes include the promotion of Joe Pocevicius to Regional Director, EMEA as well as hiring Roman Romanov as Aftermarket Sales and Technical Support, EMEA. Hassan Harakeh will continue in his role as Sales Manager, Middle East and Africa.

  In this new role, Joe will be responsible for executing strategic and tactical company plans, leading sales, and servicing existing customers in the region, in addition to managing EMEA ROC staff.

  Roman will provide local technical service, support, and parts sales focused on enhancing customer relationships and improving customer service.

  “We’re pleased to have such a great team to service our EMEA customers. Joe’s promotion is a direct reflection of his leadership and achievements in the region. Coupled with Hassan’s experience and Roman’s local, on-site availability we’ve created an industry-leading customer support and service model.” said David Kuipers, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, RBS.

  Pocevicius started with RBS in 2012 as a Project Manager and was named European Sales Manager in 2016. Harakeh, who has been with RBS since 2016 as the Sales Manager, Middle East and Africa, previously worked in sales for AMF Bakery Systems, a sister company of RBS. Romanov is returning to RBS, after originally working as a Field Support Technician from 2011-2018.

  For more information about Reading Bakery Systems or our employment opportunities around the globe, please visit: readingbakery.com. 

• Reading Bakery Systems Expands Project Management Team to Support Global Growth (Mar 07, 2022)

  Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has expanded their project management team in response to global growth by hiring Michael McDermott, Michael Manley, and Vardan Upadhyaya as project managers.

  “We are excited to welcome three talented professionals to RBS. Each bring a blend of education and experience, that will enhance the strength of our project management group. Together, the new project managers will work to exceed our quality, customer service, and delivery goals for RBS’ growing global customer base.” said Tremaine Hartranft, director of technical sales, RBS.

  Prior to joining RBS:

  • Michael McDermott held product planning and service, process analyst, and customer service and solutions positions spanning twenty-six years at Carpenter Technology Company. He has an associate degree in architectural technology and has attended Albright College for business administration in Reading, Pennsylvania.

  • Michael Manley held product coordination and management as well as advanced manufacturing positions at Fleetwood Fixtures, Sweet Street Desserts and CHL Systems. He holds associate degrees in business administration and psychology from the Reading Area Community College in Reading, Pennsylvania.

  • Vardan Upadhyaya held applications, operations and business development support positions at Brentwood Industries and VSU Global. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Alvernia University in Reading, Pennsylvania.

• New Ambient Cooling Conveyor for Cracker Systems Increases Efficiency, Reduces Footprint (Mar 07, 2022)

  Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading global manufacturer of snack production systems, introduced a new ambient cooling conveyor that efficiently cools crackers before entering packaging in a more-compact footprint.

  Prior to entering packaging, crackers must be cooled down to a specific temperature. If the crackers are not cooled to the correct temperature, condensation can occur in the sealed package, which compromises snack product texture and shelf life. Final product moisture and temperature control is critical to success.

  “The new Thomas L. Green Ambient Cooling Conveyor design is a win-win for cracker manufacturers, as it is more efficient to operate and easier to clean and maintain. It also reduces energy consumption, energy waste and employee safety hazards.” said Cameron Johnston, director, engineering RBS.

  The new cooling tunnel system is modular, allowing customers to add multiple sections to suit their plant or process needs. Each module is equipped with upper and lower fans, each with individual speed controls. Operators can control the amount of air blown across the top and bottom of the crackers via touchscreen control screens that makes changes quick and simple.

  Additionally, maintenance has been streamlined and made safer. Air filtration cartridges can be handled without ladders and can be changed or cleaned without the use of tools. Air handling blowers can be accessed at ground levels, again not requiring ladders.

• Reading Bakery Systems names Mitchell Arment Process Technologist at the Science and Innovation Center (Mar 07, 2022)

  Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has named Mitchell Arment Process Technologist at the RBS Science and Innovation Center (S&IC).

  “We are pleased to welcome Mitchell to RBS. He brings a unique blend of product development and culinary experience that compliments the Innovation Center team. He will be a valuable contributor to product development and equipment commissioning functions centered on customer delivery excellence.” said Steven Moya, Manager, RBS Science & Innovation Center.

  Prior to joining RBS, Mitchell held product research and development positions at Kunzler and Company, Giorgio Foods, and Sweet Street Desserts. He holds a bachelor’s degree in food service management as well as an associate of occupational studies in baking and pastry arts from Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island. Like many in the RBS family, he is active in his community, supporting charitable efforts for the Adamstown Library and Cocalico Education Foundation Iron Chef competitions.

• New Multi-Pass Environmentally Controlled Proofer Delivers Efficiency, Product Consistency in a Reduced Footprint (Mar 07, 2022)

  Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading global manufacturer of snack production systems, introduced a new multi-pass environmentally controlled proofer that accelerates dough development time in a reduced production footprint.  

  An environmentally controlled proofer is instrumental in creating many snack foods, as the yeasts and cultures inside the dough require time to develop. Flavor, color, and texture of the final product are all affected by this proofing process and when temperature and humidity levels are precisely controlled, product consistency and quality are improved. 

  “With the new RBS Multi-Pass Proofer achieving snack product consistency, while improving operational efficiencies, has never been easier. We can achieve 42 Meters of proof distance in a 9.0-Meter-long proofing enclosure, by controlling heat and humidity via an intuitive PLC. This flexible, efficient, and simple to use system is exactly what today’s snack food producers are looking for.” said Cameron Johnston, Director, Engineering, RBS.

  Additionally, performance of the multi-pass proofer is optimized by a full enclosure around the machine for better chamber efficiency, and the machine is easy to maintain with multiple enclosure doors for cleaning and inspection.

• New RBSConnect Platform Expands Capabilities and Service Level Offerings (Mar 07, 2022)

  Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, announced the expansion of capabilities and services offered by RBSConnect, their proprietary Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) platform.

  RBSConnect from Reading Bakery Systems provides the latest in innovative, custom designed control systems. RBSConnect facilitates better communication, coordination of the operations and the ability to collect and analyze data. These systems allow you to monitor real-time information, as well as provide you with preventative maintenance information, key performance indicators, alarm history and trending. This information will help you replace parts and discover potential machine problems before they result in costly downtime.

  “RBSConnect offers a full suite of innovative solutions to empower customers to maximize their system controls, optimization and management. It’s an exciting blend of manufacturing automation, intelligence and analytics. Resulting in customers achieving tomorrow’s baking systems performance goals, today.” said Shawn Moye Vice President of Sales, RBS.

  RBSConnect offers two service levels designed for varying operational sizes and sophistication. The platform provides a full suite of IIoT capabilities “out of the box” for traditional baking requirements as well as RBSConnect 2.0 for companies with more advanced operational needs.

  RBS assembles all control systems in-house and handles every phase of the project from architecture through installation and commissioning; a true IIoT turnkey solution. 

• Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Steve Moya to Manager of the RBS Science & Innovation Center (Mar 07, 2022)

  Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of baked snack production systems, has announced the promotion of Steve Moya to Manager, RBS Science & Innovation Center. In his new role, Steve will oversee the Science & Innovation Center facility and management of staff, all customer on-site and virtual product trials, as well as research and development projects for the company.

  “We’re pleased to recognize Steve with this promotion. It is a direct reflection of his leadership, the valuable contributions made and his commitment to excellence.  His unique blend of mechanical designer experience and process knowledge will prove to be beneficial to the success of our customers and RBS.” said Travis Getz, Vice President of Operations, RBS.

  Steve, who started with RBS in 2017 as a mechanical engineering intern, had progressed into various engineering roles prior to moving to the Science & Innovation Center in 2019 as a process engineer. A proud veteran that served in the United States Army, Steve holds a bachelor’s degree in electro-mechanical engineering from Pennsylvania State University.

• Reading Bakery Systems Hires Daniel Garrison as Project Manager (Mar 07, 2022)

  Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has announced the hiring of Daniel Garrison as Project Manager for the parts department. In his new role, Daniel will oversee all project level orders, and serve as customer liaison and supervisor on retrofit, upgrade, and design projects.

  “We’re pleased to have Daniel join our project management team. His vast experience with food and beverage capital projects will be a valuable resource for our customers to properly operate, maintain, or enhance their baking systems. We are excited to welcome him to the RBS team.” said Mike Johnson, Vice President of Thomas L. Green, RBS.

  Garrison, who previously worked for The Boston Beer Company and Nestle since 2009 in various project lead and engineering capacities, holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Perdue University.

• Reading Bakery Systems Announces Market-Driven Expansion of Science & Innovation Center Services (Mar 07, 2022)

  Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of baked snack production systems, announces the expansion of their Science & Innovation Center’s product development and equipment testing capabilities by offering new Virtual Trials and hiring additional food technologists.

  “While businesses are still being impacted by pandemic-related restrictions, consumer demand for new and healthier snack foods has accelerated. In so, we needed an efficient and effective way to serve our customer’s ever-changing product innovation and development efforts with the expertise they expect from RBS.” said Travis Getz, Vice President of Operations for RBS.  

  RBS Virtual Trials provide remote access to the Science & Innovation Center’s capabilities including product development, equipment testing and demonstration, and production of samples. Expanding our staff of experienced food technologists will help guide these Virtual Trials for customers and provide invaluable on-site expertise.

  “Full access, multi-media content is shared in real-time, just as it would be if the customer were with us on-site, regardless of their physical location around the globe.” Getz continued. “There are multiple benefits of the virtual offerings, including no travel costs, and reduced coordination and time commitments.”

  The RBS Virtual Trials result in a more efficient product trial, by simplifying communications, operations, and approval of the products and process. During the trial, participants communicate with the RBS team by video conference, view the production floor from wide angle cameras, capture discrete video and still images, receive reports capturing process settings, and can have product samples shipped for analysis.

  RBS is actively recruiting food technologists and any interested, experienced professionals are invited to apply.

  The RBS Science & Innovation Center is currently open and available for in-person product testing as well. RBS complies with all state and local pandemic protocols for personnel safety. 

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