Coperion showcases intelligent modernization solutions

Düsseldorf, Germany: Coperion exhibited at the interpack Processing & Packaging tradeshow in Düsseldorf, Germany, May 7-13, 2026. The event is one of the three largest trade shows in the world for Coperion’s equipment and will serve as the global stage for the company’s “Powering Food, Health & Nutrition” portfolio.

Turning volatility into value

The show comes at a time when confectionery and baking manufacturers are navigating a convergence of pressures, including volatile raw material costs, workforce constraints and growing uncertainty around global trade and tariffs. According to Chris Isom, General Manager of Food, for Coperion Food, Health & Nutrition, the margin for operational inefficiency has narrowed considerably.

“The most urgent need is to protect throughput and quality with less labor: tighter process control, faster changeovers, and more hygienic, consistent operations,” Isom said.

For producers looking to stay ahead, Isom points to intelligent modernization as the defining differentiator. Rather than isolated equipment upgrades, leading companies are taking a holistic approach, such as investing in automation and integrated systems to raise product consistency, improve flexibility, and drive down total cost of ownership.

“The companies that profitably grow, will be the ones that modernize intelligently,” he added.

That perspective is echoed by Matt Craig, President of Coperion Food, Health & Nutrition. Craig notes that bakers are increasingly prioritizing technologies that deliver measurable gains in quality, labor efficiency and uptime – from automation and robotics to advanced mixing, material handling and software-driven process control.

“Strategically, that means building a roadmap around integrated automation and data: equipment that is easier to run, easier to maintain and generates the information needed for continuous improvement. And it means partnering with suppliers who can support the full lifecycle, from design and integration to modernization and service, so performance improves year after year,” Craig added.

A global stage for innovation

At interpack 2026, Coperion will highlight solutions that help confectionery and baking manufacturers modernize existing lines, improving quality and consistency while reducing labor dependency.

“Because customers are asking for better digital tools and more effective demonstrations when evaluating equipment, we’re building the interpack experience to make it easier to see the equipment in action and understand how it fits into a real production environment,” said Isom.

That commitment to accessibility and clarity will run throughout Coperion’s presence at interpack. Under the theme “Powering Food, Health & Nutrition,” Coperion and its associated brands – Baker Perkins, Bakon, DIOSNA, Gabler Engineering, K-Tron, Kemutec, Peerless, Shaffer, Shick Esteve, Unifiller and VMI – will showcase a comprehensive portfolio of cutting-edge processing solutions.

Planned demos include extrusion and feeding, baked goods end-processes, bakery and ingredient automation, depositing and confectionery. The company will also offer live Connect Advisor remote monitoring demos at its Aftermarket reception counter.

Visitors are invited to engage directly with Coperion’s experts to see its industry leading technologies in action at the company’s food-focused booth in hall 4, stand C23 and a health & nutrition booth in hall 16, stand C41.

Equipment on display

Aftermarket & Connect Advisor experiential station – featuring live demos of Connect Advisor, a digital remote support platform streamlining maintenance, troubleshooting and operations for frontline manufacturing workers.

Baker Perkins SBX45 extruder – a versatile, high-output solution for producing a wide range of extruded foods and ingredients, including breakfast cereals, snacks and texturised vegetable protein. This will be on display along with Gabler and K-Tron Extruder product lines.

DIOSNA Wendel mixer – a high-capacity spiral dough mixer for snacks and extruded foods designed for medium to large bakery production, handling batch sizes from 240–600 kg with gentle, efficient kneading across all dough types.

Unifiller mini filling line with 1.5 conveyor, buffer table and Enco Pro 1000i depositor – features a patented SV product valve with large openings for safe depositing of chunks up to ¾ in., precision height adjustment and angled surface covers to eliminate pooling. This system can handle additional food applications.

VMI bridge planetary mixer Ultimix 200L – a high-performance planetary mixer engineered for exceptional versatility across bakery, pastry, confectionery, snacks, extruded foods and cosmetic applications. Its optimised mixing parameters deliver consistent, high-quality results batch after batch.

Ingredient handling & automation systems – a dedicated area of the booth will feature Kemutec sifters and mills, Coperion valves, K-Tron feeders and Shick Esteve handling systems, with supporting graphics, video and kiosk.

Additional equipment on display will include:

• Baker Perkins ServoForm Flexi Depositor
• Baker Perkins CoEx Master Pillow Crimper
• Baker Perkins TruClean™ Series3 Rotary Moulder
• Bakon Disc Spraying Machine
• Bakon Nano Ultrasonic Slicer
• Unifiller M2 Servo Depositor
• Unifiller MultiStation Depositor
• Unifiller Hopper Topper Power Lift

For more information, visit www.coperion.com/fhn.