The BCH DMS 6 represents a breakthrough in confectionery manufacturing, setting new standards in flexibility, efficiency, and intelligent processing. Developed by BCH, a global leader in confectionery systems since 1835, this state-of-the-art technology redefines the production of multi-variety liquorice products through precision engineering and smart automation.
Traditional liquorice production lines require complete system resets between flavour or colour changes, resulting in high waste levels, extended downtime, and limited throughput. The DMS 6 eliminates these barriers through a dynamic mixing and dosing architecture that enables the continuous production of up to six distinct flavours and colours simultaneously. This capability empowers manufacturers to diversify their product ranges rapidly, respond to market trends instantly, and optimise plant productivity.
At the heart of the system is an intelligent multi-stream mixing platform that divides a neutral base product into six separate channels. Each stream is infused with unique flavour and colour combinations using precise in-line dosing before being extruded through the BCH Twin Screw Extruder. The result is a consistent, high-quality output across all product variations—with no risk of cross-contamination and minimal human intervention.
The DMS 6 also incorporates an integrated Clean-in-Place (CIP) function, allowing the entire system to be cleaned and sanitised automatically. This innovation has reduced cleaning times by up to 75%, enabling rapid product changeovers from hours to minutes and freeing operators for other value-added tasks. In addition, real-time monitoring and automated control systems continuously optimise performance, ensuring peak efficiency, reduced resource use, and consistent results across every batch.
By combining high-capacity output, advanced extrusion control, and next-generation automation, the DMS 6 delivers measurable operational benefits: a 20% increase in throughput, 35% reduction in product waste, and significantly lower energy and labour costs. For confectionery producers, this translates into a powerful competitive edge—achieving more variety, more output, and more profit from the same line.
Beyond its technical excellence, the DMS 6 embodies BCH’s customer-centric approach. Developed through close collaboration between BCH’s mechanical, electrical, software, and process engineering teams – and refined using customer feedback – the system addresses real-world manufacturing challenges. Its proven success in major international installations demonstrates how it empowers producers to scale, innovate, and lead in an increasingly dynamic market.
The BCH DMS 6 is not merely an incremental improvement – it’s a transformative solution that brings agility, precision, and sustainability to the heart of confectionery production.
