IBA 2023: ABI to unveil innovations to address today’s bakery-pastry-pâtisserie sector challenges

ABI, a leading supplier of bakery solutions including bagel production equipment, robotics and automation solutions, is pleased to announce it will exhibit at IBA from October 22 to 26, 2023, in Munich, Germany (Hall B2, Booth 150).

Now more than ever, food manufacturers are facing multiple challenges. They must adapt to market demands for varied products of consistent quality while maintaining a high level of industrial performance amid a backdrop of energy challenges, labor shortages, lack of visibility on inflation and an increasing focus on environmental and social responsibility. To help their customers face these challenges, ABI will present its latest innovative solutions at IBA.

•  its KATANA multi-purpose robot scoring solution now offering a waterjet scoring tool.

• Eye-Q, its new AI-enabled complete quality control system, providing precise analysis of product quality criteria across different stages of production.

• ABI will exhibit at IBA alongside sister company MECATHERM, both subsidiaries of the TMG holding company.

Save the Date - Joins us at IBA in Munich, Germany

We are excited to welcome you to join us at the world’s leading baking industry trade show in Munich, Germany, October 22-26, 2023.

Come and learn how ABI can help you go beyond the line and  explore new possibilities.

Uncover valuable insights to help your business grow, including how to:

• Reach unparalleled product quality

• Accelerate your industrial performance

• Achieve your sustainability goals

Let our team of experts show you how our innovative equipment and technologies will help enable your success.

Alyson SLAPKAUSKAS joins ABI as new CEO

We are pleased to announce that Alyson SLAPKAUSKAS has joined ABI as new CEO on March 6, 2023. She will be reporting directly to Olivier SERGENT, TMG* President.

In her new role, Alyson SLAPKAUSKAS will be responsible for expanding and pursuing ABI’s growth strategy, especially in North America. With a main focus on robotics, Alyson will support the company’s mission with a strong customer-centric approach. She will play a pivotal role in further expanding ABI as a trusted partner that helps bakeries gaining a competitive edge and making baked goods more efficiently.

With over 20 years of operational leadership experience, Alyson is adept to managing complex products, diverse supply chain solutions, operations planning optimization and execution while developing high performance teams. Before joining ABI, Alyson was Corporate Senior Director, Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement at Celestica. Alyson held roles across General Management, Direction of Operations, Pickering, and Production control. Thanks to these experiences, she will provide ABI with insight into their supply chain and Customer Experience

“With her vision and strong leadership experience, I am confident that Alyson will build upon the exceptional foundation that ABI has established to become the robotic, automation, & vision systems company of reference for industrial bakery.” said Olivier SERGENT, President of TMG.

*TMG, owner of MECATHERM, has acquired a majority stake in ABI in January 2021.

ABI Won Most Innovative Solution Award!

On December 13th, ABB Robotics hosted the 2022 value provider award ceremony where they rewarded partners from the Americas. 4 categories were presented: Sustainability, Outstanding Performance, Lifetime Achievement and Most Innovative Solution.

We are immensely proud and honored to announce ABI won Most Innovative Solution with Katana Scoring System.

Our robotic scoring solution combining video and an ultrasonic drag guarantees an extreme precision when cutting dough. Capable of scoring any type of bread, ABI word-class scoring solution Katana enables more flexibility and guarantees top-quality products on an industrial scale production.

Thanks to our trusted partner ABB robotics for this recognition and for hosting this event.