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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 [...]

Why pastry automation is becoming a practical choice for bakeries of every size

July 28, 2026 EPP No Comments

Bakeries are facing ongoing skills shortages, increasing demand for consistency and growing pressure to improve productivity[1]. Norman Lack, Technical Sales Manager at European Process Plant Ltd (EPP), draws on more than 30 years’ experience across bakery operations and pastry equipment specification to explain how sheeting and laminating systems can help bakeries work smarter without losing [...]

The Hidden Lessons UK Bakers Can Take from Japan

July 23, 2026 EPP No Comments

When UK bakers look to Japan, it's often the unusual flavours and eye-catching products that get the attention. Yet the more valuable lessons may lie in something less obvious, namely the systems and processes that allow bakeries to deliver the same quality product every day. By Steve Merritt, Managing Director, European Process Plant Ltd During [...]

Why versatile bakery equipment is key to more sustainable baking

June 25, 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 [...]

Motor Nameplates – The Small Plate That Helps Keep Bakery Lines Moving

June 25, 2026 EPP No Comments

In a busy bakery, downtime can be costly and sometimes the first clue to preventing it is found on a small metal plate fixed to the motor. Motor nameplates provide essential information for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting and replacing motors correctly. Found on equipment such as mixers, dividers, moulders, conveyors, provers and packaging lines, they help [...]