Integrated solutions for high-quality confectionery production
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Coperion Food, Health & Nutrition was proud to participate in the PMCA Annual Production Conference (Professional Manufacturing Confectioners Association), held April 14-15, 2026 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. As a focused gathering for confectionery manufacturing professionals, PMCA provided an ideal forum to connect with producers, discuss current processing challenges, and demonstrate how Coperion’s integrated technologies help manufacturers achieve high-quality products and unbeatable productivity.
Supporting confectionery manufacturers with process expertise
At Coperion, we understand that confectionery manufacturers are under constant pressure to improve efficiency, maintain product quality, and control operating costs. PMCA offered an important opportunity to engage in practical conversations around these priorities and share how our expertise can support a wide range of production goals.
We proudly highlighted Coperion technologies including Baker Perkins, Bakon, Gabler Engineering, Kemutec, K-Tron, Shick Esteve and Unifiller designed to support the efficient manufacture of hard candies, lollipops, gummies, and soft confectionery.
Focused solutions for confectionery production
PMCA gave our team the opportunity to highlight key technologies that address important needs across confectionery operations. These included:
- Gabler Engineering coating system, a fully automatic coating system with innovative spray technology and extensive drying system, ensuring the shortest coating times in this sector.
- Shick Esteve IBC liquid tote system, designed for consistent liquid ingredient delivery, essential in confectionery production, where recipe accuracy and process control have a direct impact on product quality.
- Ingredient handling systems; minimizing degradation – advanced ingredient handling engineered to move and process sensitive materials while minimizing degradation.Well-suited for ingredients commonly used in confectionery production, including cocoa powders, milk powders, granulated sweeteners, liquid sweeteners, salts, and starches.
A partner for integrated confectionery processing solutions
What sets Coperion apart is our ability to bring together specialized technologies and deep process knowledge to solve real production challenges. Rather than focusing on a single step in the process, we work with customers to understand the broader picture – helping them connect ingredient handling, automation, depositing and processing into a more efficient and reliable operation.
This integrated approach enables confectionery manufacturers to:
- Improve production efficiency
- Reduce material waste
- Maintain consistent product quality
- Strengthen process control
- Support long-term operational performance
Continuing the conversation
Our participation in the 2026 PMCA Annual Production Conference reflects Coperion’s ongoing commitment to the confectionery industry and to the manufacturers working every day to produce high-quality products efficiently and cost-effectively.
We appreciated the opportunity to meet with attendees in Lancaster and share how Coperion can support confectionery production with integrated solutions tailored to each application.
To explore Coperion’s confectionery capabilities, visit our brand and solution pages for:
Gabler Engineering coating system
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