Established in 1835, BCH has built a reputation as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality food and confectionery processing systems. With almost 200 years of engineering expertise, BCH continues to support manufacturers across the globe with reliable and efficient processing solutions designed to meet the demands of modern production.
BCH specialises in the design and manufacture of advanced cooking, mixing and cooling technology for a wide variety of food applications. Its equipment is used in the production of ready meals, sauces, dips, sweet and savoury fillings and fruit toppings, as well as an extensive range of confectionery products, including liquorice, 100% fruit products, caramel, syrups, jams and preserves.
Integrated turnkey processing solutions
Working closely with customers from initial design through to production and installation, BCH combines decades of process knowledge with the latest engineering innovations to develop tailored solutions that meet individual manufacturing requirements. Whether supplying a single process vessel or a complete turnkey production line, the experienced team provides guidance, technical support and customer service throughout every stage of a project.
BCH’s turnkey capabilities can extend from the initial kitchen stages through to forming and cutting, allowing the different elements of the production process to be designed to operate together from the outset.
This integrated approach can help manufacturers improve consistency and repeatability while simplifying line management and reducing operational requirements. BCH also designs systems with future flexibility in mind, enabling manufacturers to respond to changing market requirements through new flavours, colours, shapes, formats and fillings.
The company has also focused on reducing the energy requirements of its machinery while developing software and automation solutions that provide greater connectivity across the production line. These systems can support product traceability, improve access to production information and enable remote technical support from BCH’s UK headquarters.
Supporting product development and scale-up
At its Lancashire headquarters, the BCH Innovation Centre houses an extensive range of cooking, mixing, cooling, forming, extruding, dosing, coating and cutting equipment. The facility enables customers to trial recipes, evaluate process performance and develop new products before committing to full-scale production.
Supported by specialists in food science, process engineering, software and automation, the Innovation Centre helps manufacturers reduce development time, minimise risk and bring products to market faster.
BCH is delighted to once again be exhibiting at Gulfood Manufacturing this November in Dubai. Visitors are invited to meet the team in the UK Pavilion, Stand SB10, to discuss processing requirements and discover how BCH’s engineering expertise, turnkey capabilities and processing technology can help improve production quality, flexibility and manufacturing performance.
