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Urschel Laboratories, Inc.

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Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a global producer of food cutting technology, was founded in 1910. The firm designs, produces, and distributes high-capacity, precision cutting equipment to food processors and allied sectors across the world. Its solutions are employed in industrial food processing processes that require constant and precise cutting performance.

Urschel has a global sales and support network, offering food processing solutions to both regional and international customers. In addition to gear, the firm creates unique cutting technologies, constantly increasing its portfolio of solutions to meet changing processing needs and current client operations. Urschel machinery and crucial components are all built in-house, assuring consistent manufacturing quality and durability for long-term use in industrial situations. The firm is an employee-owned (ESOP) corporation that focuses on maintaining consistent production and operating standards.

In July 2025, Urschel created a relationship with KRONEN GmbH and invested in the German firm. As part of this agreement, Urschel also supplies KRONEN gear in a few foreign markets, broadening its offering beyond cutting equipment to include other processing options.

offers product testing services, which let clients to assess cutting performance through in-person demos, live remote sessions, or recorded outputs. Each test comes with a thorough report to help you choose the right equipment and organize your processes.

The firm provides a variety of cutting solutions for the potato processing sector, including equipment like the Urschel CC (Chip Cutter), which was created in 1959 for potato chip slicing. Other systems include the DiversaCut® series, Sprint 2®, and DiversaCut Sprint® dicers, which are suitable for one-, two-, and three-dimensional cutting. These machines accommodate a variety of cut varieties, including flat, crinkle, V-shaped, cubes, strips, and French fry cuts.

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Tim O'Brien, the new North American sales director (left), and Alan Major, the new director at Urschel global operations in the role of chief sales officer (right).
May 06, 2021
Urschel announces new roles in corporate sales leadership
Urschel announces new roles in corporate sales leadership. Tim O'Brien moves to the position of North American sales director. Alan Major moves from directing Urschel International European offices to directing Urschel global operations in the role of chief sales officer.
New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted
November 02, 2020
New Affinity® Integra-D Cheese Dicer: U.S.D.A., Dairy Division Accepted
The Integra-D is Urschel’s newest addition to the Affinity line. The high-performance dicer features operation at the push of a button.
Translicer® 2520 Cutter: Savings In Sanitation
October 20, 2020
Translicer® 2520 Cutter: Savings In Sanitation
Building on the original TranSlicer that revolutionized the commercial, fresh-cut salad industry, Urschel introduces the new TranSlicer 2520 Cutter. The TranSlicer 2520 processes a variety of products for the food processing industry such as leafy vegetables, celery, leek, carrots, cucumbers, and fruits.
ProPak China 2019, the 25th International Processing & Packaging Exhibition, will take place at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from 19 to 21 June 2019. Around 1,000 exhibitors from 17 countries and regions will offer solutions fo
June 11, 2019
ProPak China 2019 shines spotlights on food processing and packaging
ProPak China 2019 provides you with unparalleled sourcing opportunities around the globe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Urschel sustain competitive advantage in a commoditizing food processing equipment market?

Urschel differentiates through precision engineering, in-house manufacturing and application-specific customization rather than competing on price. Its long legacy and reliability create switching costs for large processors.

In an era of automation, how can Urschel integrate AI and data analytics into cutting systems?

By embedding sensors and real-time monitoring, Urschel can evolve from machinery provider to a data-driven processing partner, optimizing throughput, waste reduction and predictive maintenance.

How does Urschel balance standardization with customization for global clients?

By offering modular systems that can be adapted to different raw materials, processing scales and regional product preferences.

Why is Urschel particularly strong in the potato processing segment?

Its early innovation (like the CC slicer) established deep domain expertise, making it a trusted partner for high-volume, uniform potato processing.

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