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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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Urschel introduces a new concept in slicing: the MicroAdjustable™ Slicing Head (SL-14) - for use on the Model CC Slicer, the best-selling potato slicer in the world.
January 02, 2018
A new concept in Slicing: Urschel's MicroAdjustable™ Slicing Head for the Model CC Potato Chip Slicer
Urschel introduces a new concept in slicing: the MicroAdjustable™ Slicing Head (SL-14) - for use on the Model CC Slicer, the best-selling potato slicer in the world.
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Profood 2017 will take place in the brand new International Convention Centre Exhibition Building in Sydney Darling Harbour, Australia. You can find Heat and Control at Booth i41
June 27, 2017
Heat and Control will return to Foodpro in 2017
Foodpro 2017 runs from July 16-19 at the new International Convention Centre Exhibition Building in Sydney Darling Harbour, Australia. Heat and Control will showcase their latest and most innovative products available on the Australian market.
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Processing and Packaging equipment specialist Heat and Control to return to AusPack in 2017.
February 09, 2017
Heat and Control will return to Auspack in 2017
Leading suppliers of processing and packaging machinery to the global food and pharmaceuticals industry – Heat and Control – are returning to Auspack in 2017 to showcase their latest and most innovative products available on the Australian market.
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Urschel is making the cut at Fruit Logistica 2014
February 05, 2014
Urschel is making the cut at Fruit Logistica 2014
Cutting Technology specialist Urschel Laboratories will present its DiversaCut Sprint® Dicer, the TranSlicer® 2510 Cutter, the Model CC Slicer, and the Comitrol® Model 1700 at the the Fruit Logistica Messe Berlin event between the 5th and 7th February.
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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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