The former Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) group of companies, including the UK-based industrial equipment business Baker Perkins, has officially rebranded to Coperion. This significant rebranding move follows their acquisition by global industrial firm Hillenbrand last September. The decision to unify the brand also includes other acquired companies such as Raymond Bartlett Snow, Stock, and Kemutec.
Founded in 1918, Baker Perkins has a long-standing reputation for its processing lines for moulding and cooking confectionery. The company will continue to operate from its headquarters in Peterborough, UK. Last year, Baker Perkins played a pivotal role at the World Confectionery Conference, which is scheduled to return to Brussels on 12 September this year. Registrations for the event are open at confectioneryconference.com.
Hillenbrand emphasised that the integrated Coperion companies combine the strengths of multiple industry leaders under one brand. This strategic move aims to offer manufacturers a more comprehensive portfolio of solutions, technologies, and services across various markets, including food, health and nutrition, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and polymers/performance materials.
Matthew Craig, General Manager of FPM, expressed enthusiasm about the rebranding: “Our dedicated employees are energised by the possibilities of the new Coperion and the positive impact we believe its expansion is already having on our company and our customers. Bringing all technologies under the Coperion name signals a deeper integration that means we are better equipped than ever to deliver the high-quality solutions, technologies and service we’ve always been known for.”
Ulrich Bartel, President of Coperion, added, “We made the strategic decision to strengthen Coperion’s capabilities by bringing together people and technologies that customers know and trust, creating a broader and deeper portfolio that meets every process step and cements our over 140-year legacy of proven performance and leadership.”
The transition of the former Schenck Process FPM began in May 2023 when it separated from the German-based Schenck Process Group, which has since rebranded as Qlar. Tony Prange and Keith Graham at Baker Perkins HQ.
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