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Bühler

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Company Description

Bühler Group, a Swiss family-owned company, specializes in manufacturing plant equipment with a focus on delivering healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions for food processing and advanced materials. Operating in 140 countries, Bühler’s global presence impacts billions, with its equipment used to produce food for over 2 billion people daily.

Bühler’s involvement in the potato industry dates back to 1940 through its predecessor, American Potato Dryers, later known as Aeroglide. Today, Bühler provides advanced solutions in thermal processing and optical sorting, enhancing productivity, energy efficiency, and food safety.

As the world’s largest manufacturer of conveyor dryers, roasters, toasters, and expanders, Bühler ensures precise drying control for products like fries, chips, hash browns, and more. This precision enhances product texture, taste, and moisture uniformity while maintaining high food safety and energy efficiency standards.

In optical sorting, Bühler leverages over 160 years of expertise with its SORTEX technology, using cutting-edge innovations like cameras, lasers, and hyperspectral imaging. These systems effectively remove defects and foreign materials, improving product quality, reducing waste, and lowering operational costs for the food and non-food industries.Bühler’s dedication to innovation and quality continues to drive efficiency and reliability in food processing worldwide.
The Buhler Group has its headquarters in Switzerland and has over 6800 employees worldwide.

Buhler Headquarters

Buhler Headquarters

(Click picture to watch video)Bühler annual story 2025 – progress with purpose

Bühler annual story 2025 – progress with purpose

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The Prime Masa plant will consume 84% less water, 52% less energy compared to a traditional nixtamalization process, and will produce 96% less waste.
March 18, 2022
Bühler hands over first Prime Masa plant in India
The innovative plant will consume 84% less water, 52% less energy compared to a traditional nixtamalization process, and will produce 96% less waste, among other benefits.
Executive board of Buhler
February 21, 2022
Bühler strengthens market positions in 2021
Innovations in new products, services, and applications resulted in even stronger market positions of the global technology company Bühler. The company grew order intake by 16%, to more than CHF 3 billion (about USD 3,26 million).
Bühler’s unique 3-in-1 simultaneous sorting solution boosts quality and efficiency for Pacific Nuts
September 21, 2021
Buhlers unique 3-in-1 simultaneous sorting solution boosts quality and efficiency for Pacific Nuts
Since investing in Bühler’s ‘three-machines-in-one-solution’, the SORTEX F optical sorter, leading exporter of nuts and dried fruits in Chile, Pacific Nuts, has reduced its input shell contamination from 5% to 0.4%.
CHRONOS OML-1060 is the first solution developed through the Premier Tech and Bühler joint venture.
March 26, 2021
Introducing the CHRONOS OML-1060 – The start of a new series of fully automated packaging equipment
Launch of the first packaging equipment from the Premier Tech and Bühler strategic partnership.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bühler maintain technological leadership across both food processing and advanced materials?

Bühler sustains its leadership by investing heavily in R&D, cross-industry innovation and digitalization. The company operates innovation centers worldwide where customers co-develop solutions. Its ability to apply technologies like optical sorting, extrusion, and thermal processing across industries (food, feed and materials) creates strong technological synergies.

What differentiates Bühler’s thermal processing systems from competitors?

Bühler’s thermal systems stand out due to precise control over parameters like temperature, airflow and moisture removal. This ensures uniform drying, better texture, and reduced energy consumption. Their legacy from Aeroglide gives them a deep specialization in conveyor drying technology, making them a global leader rather than just a supplier.

How does Bühler contribute to global food security beyond equipment manufacturing?

Bühler’s impact goes far beyond machinery. By enabling efficient processing of staple foods like grains and potatoes, the company directly supports food availability for billions. Additionally, it focuses on reducing post-harvest losses, improving processing efficiency and enabling sustainable protein solutions.

Why is Bühler particularly strong in the potato processing sector?

Bühler’s strength lies in combining drying technology with optical sorting. This integration allows processors to achieve consistent product quality in fries, chips and flakes while reducing defects and processing losses. Few competitors offer this level of end-to-end capability.

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