Confectionery Machinery
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The results are remarkable. Production volumes have soared from 40,000 quintals to 100,000 quintals annually. This growth has been particularly evident in the company’s plum-cake line, and expectations are high for a similar impact on their soon-to-be-launched pancake line. “Agriflex has been instrumental in helping us meet market trends and handle large customer orders with ease,” Jacopo remarks. Looking ahead, Dino Corsini is setting ambitious goals. Plans are underway to achieve the highest levels of automation in the market, with a focus on reducing energy consumption and minimising waste. Agriflex’s machinery is at the forefront of this vision, addressing the rising demand for scalable, sustainable, and innovative equipment.
Driving growth with innovation and sustainability Despite global challenges in the mechanical engineering sector, manufacturers like Gerhard Schubert GmbH are proving their resilience,
delivering innovation-driven growth and shaping the future of confectionery packaging. With significant investments in digitalisation, robotics, and eco-friendly solutions, Schubert’s efforts highlight a transformative shift in the industry.
Amid turbulent market conditions, Gerhard Schubert GmbH achieved remarkable growth in 2023, with an overall performance of €320 million and a turnover increase of more than 9%. The German packaging machine manufacturer attributes this success to its long-term strategies, particularly its Mission Blue Sustainability Initiative, which prioritises environmentally friendly packaging technologies. The company’s recent €400 million investment in expanding its headquarters stands as a testament to this vision, offering state-of-the-art production and office facilities designed for both energy efficiency and employee satisfaction. “Our Vision 2050 and Mission Blue initiatives
With innovative technologies such as Dotlock, Schubert aims to offer its customers more environmentally friendly packaging solutions.
are without a doubt the right forward-looking strategies for Schubert. We have defied the trend and achieved a very good annual result. It’s a team effort we can be proud of,” says Marcel Kiessling, Managing Director Sales and Service at Gerhard Schubert GmbH. Schubert’s dedication to innovation is evident in its largest single budget allocation— research and development—which represents 9% of its overall performance for 2024. This investment fuels advancements like the TLM Comfort Feeder and Dotlock technology, which eliminate the need for hot glue in cardboard packaging. Other cutting-edge developments include the tog.519 collaborative robot, enhanced robot path-planning systems, and sustainable packaging solutions through the Schubert Packaging Perspectives services. The completion of a new assembly hall and office complex has significantly increased production capacity, adding 30% more space for final assembly and workspaces for 300 employees. The complex’s design fosters creative collaboration, while its climate-neutral operation—with features like an ice storage system and rooftop photovoltaics—reflects Schubert’s ambitious environmental goals. “With our Mission Blue Sustainability Initiative, we have set ourselves very ambitious environmental protection targets. We are delighted that we have come a step closer to achieving these goals with the new buildings,” says Gerald Schubert, Shareholder of the Schubert Group and Managing Director of Schubert Business Development GmbH.
Sustainable growth and international expansion Schubert’s strategy for sustainable growth hinges on internationalisation, with 83% of its
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