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Choosing the Right Conveyor Belt Material for Food Production

September 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

Behind every efficient food production line is a conveyor system designed to handle products safely, hygienically and consistently. Conveyor belts play a critical role in that performance, influencing product handling, cleaning requirements, reliability and service life. The optimal specification depends on the product being conveyed, operating temperatures, conveyor layout, cleaning regime and process requirements. A [...]

Designing bakery machinery around power availability, not just energy efficiency

September 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

For decades, bakery manufacturers have treated electricity as a dependable utility, always available when production demanded it. Today, that assumption is changing. As Europe accelerates its transition towards electrification, the growing demand for electricity is rising due to the increase in the use of electric vehicles, heat pumps, data centres and manufacturing[1]. In some areas, [...]

Why versatile bakery equipment is key to more sustainable baking

September 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

As artisan bakers face continued pressure on energy, labour and margins, sustainability is increasingly closely linked to operational flexibility[1]. Steve Merritt, Managing Director of European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) explores how efficient, adaptable baking systems can support both quality and long-term resilience. For artisan bakers, sustainability now goes hand in hand with efficiency, flexibility and [...]

EPP expands onsite customer trials to support confident equipment investment

September 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

As bakeries look to innovate, diversify and reduce risk, Michael Lomas, Technical Sales Manager at European Process Plant Ltd (EPP), explores how more customer-led equipment trials can make investment decisions more practical and informed. For bakeries, food manufacturers and food-to-go producers, investing in new equipment represents a significant financial commitment. Before making that decision, customers [...]

How controlled cooling can improve bakery quality, shelf life and efficiency

August 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

With bakery quality, waste reduction and shelf-life performance under increasing scrutiny, EPP explains how engineered cooling systems can help manufacturers achieve more consistent products before packaging. Controlled cooling is no longer simply a post-bake handling stage and is a critical factor in improving quality and production efficiency, whilst also reducing avoidable waste. Stewart Morris, Sales [...]

Understanding the risks and requirements of ATEX in bakeries

August 26, 2026 EPP No Comments

Food manufacturers in the UK and Ireland face a wide range of safety considerations, from hygiene and product quality to machine guarding and operator welfare. Steve Merritt, Managing Director of European Process Plant Ltd (EPP), shares one area that requires particular attention in bakery environments, the management of combustible dusts. Flour, sugar, starches and other [...]

Why flue design is critical to industrial oven performance

August 26, 2026 EPP No Comments

When bakers invest in a new industrial oven, the focus is often on burner technology, controls, insulation and energy efficiency. Yet one of the most critical elements influencing long-term performance is often overlooked at the specification stage and treated as little more than an installation detail, the flue. For industrial bakeries, the flue is not [...]

EPP looks ahead with new finance leadership

August 19, 2026 EPP No Comments

European Process Plant Ltd (EPP) is pleased to announce the promotion of Stewart Robinson to Director of Finance, marking an exciting next step in the company’s continued growth and development. Having joined EPP just over three years ago, Stewart has already played an important role in strengthening the company’s financial processes and providing greater visibility [...]

EPP Showcase Long-term Tunnel Oven Support on UK Bakery Tour

July 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

EPP’s Dan Hampson and SENIUS’ Johnny Anderson hosted a tour of UK bakeries operating tunnel ovens across England and Wales, highlighting the importance of long-term customer support in maintaining oven performance and reliability. The visits combined annual health checks, maintenance tasks and training with discussions around the latest innovations, customer priorities and future operational needs, [...]

Why Compressed Air Has No Place in Modern Bakery Cleaning

July 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

Compressed air may appear to be a quick and convenient way to clear flour dust from bakery equipment, conveyors and production areas. However, in a modern bakery environment, it can create more problems than it solves. Rather than removing contamination, compressed air simply redistributes it. Flour dust, allergen residues and other fine particles can be [...]