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Bühler

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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.

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Interpack 2026
March 16, 2026
Global Processing and Packaging Industry Set to Meet at Interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf
Interpack is set to open its doors in Düsseldorf in eight weeks. From 7 to 13 May 2026, the global processing and packaging industry will gather to discuss artificial intelligence, automation, innovative materials and workforce skills.
Samuel Schär is the new CEO of Bühler, effective January 1, 2026
January 11, 2026
Samuel Schär Appointed CEO of Bühler Group, Ensuring Leadership Continuity
Samuel Schär assumed office as CEO of Bühler Group on January 1, 2026, succeeding Stefan Scheiber. His appointment ensures continuity and stability as Bühler advances sustainable solutions for the food, feed, and mobility industries worldwide.
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