MUNICH — Mecatherm’s new M-VT vertical oven received two awards at two food industry trade fairs.
The equipment manufacturer debuted the oven earlier this year at iba 2023 in Munich, where it received the trade fair’s award in the Oven category. The oven also earned the Gulfood Industry Excellence Award 2023 in the Best Processing Innovation category at the Gulfood Manufacturing show in Dubai.
“These two awards are a true recognition of the work we have accomplished and our capacity for innovation,” said Olivier Sergent, president of TMG, Mecatherm’s parent company. “Once again, it positions Mecatherm as one of the most innovative companies in the bakery sector. The performance of our equipment is recognized by the iba Award Jury, composed of sector experts, and also by the Gulfood Manufacturing Industry Excellence prize. This acknowledges us, for the first time, alongside the major players in the food sector.”
The M-VT oven produces a range of baked goods ranging from bread to pastries to other soft products. The oven features a small footprint and can collect and process data to produce performance reports and monitor energy consumption. Integrated digital tools make maintenance and daily use easier.
“This new M-VT oven is the culmination of three years of development involving many of our employees, all aiming to offer industrial players a baking solution that supports them in their daily challenges of product quality, industrial performance and sustainable development,” said Raymond Nogael, VP of global marketing and business development for TMG/Mecatherm. “To achieve this, we have rethought all the concepts of the vertical oven, such as airflow circuit, conveying system, heating and hygrometry management. This award recognizes the work of all those involved in the project, and we are very proud of it.”
