Jim Warren, VP, Exact Mixing, Named BEMA Chairman

After being on the BEMA board for 10 years, we are excited to announce that Jim Warren was named Chairman of the BEMA Board in June 2022.  BEMA, the Bakery Equipment Manufacturers Association, has been an important resource to RBS over the years, helping to build relationships with many customers including Pepperidge Farm, Kwik Trip, […]

Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Erin Gift to Director of Manufacturing

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a leading global manufacturer of snack production systems, has promoted Erin Gift to Director of Manufacturing. In her new role, Erin will be responsible for leading the manufacturing team, comprised of planning, procurement, production, and continuous improvement.  I believe that Erin’s unique combination of problem-solving, creativity, and communication make her a […]

Next-Gen Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array from Reading Thermal Employs Latest Technology

Reading Thermal, the leading brand of measurement data logging systems by Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), has announced the release of a new SCORPION® 2 Digital Air Velocity Sensor Array that offers improved accuracy, expanded temperature performance and extended battery life. Our new Digital Air Velocity Sensor sets the industry benchmark for accuracy, consistency and repeatability. The […]

RBS Partners with CARD in Drying to Support Research & Technological Development

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has announced a partnership with the Center for Advanced Research in Drying (CARD) to support academic research and drying technology development. The next 30 years will be transformative to oven and dryer designs. RBS is well-known for innovation and we’ve already […]

New WCX Wirecut Machine Offers Product Flexibility, Improved Safety & Easier Sanitation

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has introduced a new advanced Thomas L. Green WCX Wirecut Machine offering more product flexibility, control, better safety features and easier sanitation than previous designs.  The WCX Wirecut Machine is truly impressive, as it blends our latest sustainable design approach and […]

Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Marcelo Morales to Senior Project Manager

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems, has promoted Marcelo Morales to the role of Senior Project Manager. “We are pleased to announce the promotion of Marcelo. He has been a valuable part of the RBS Project Services Group for more than eight years, successfully managing projects that […]

William Cui Promoted to Operations Director for MFG China

William Cui

In alignment with the Markel Food Group’s business strategy and commitment to people development, Markel Food Equipment (Tianjin), recently announced the promotion of William Cui to Operations Director for the combined AMF Bakery Systems China (AMF China) and Reading Bakery System China (RBS China) manufacturing facility.  William will be responsible for the management of the […]

Markel Food Group Announces MBS Leadership University Graduates

MBS Leadership University Graduates

In March 2022, Markel Food Group celebrated the graduation of the first class of 14 students from the Markel Business System Leadership University.  The university was started with the intention of developing a pipeline of senior management professionals that would be both ambassadors and practitioners of the Markel Business System.  This 15-month journey provides online […]

Reading Bakery Systems Announces Industry Veteran John Eshelman to Retire

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of snack production systems has announced that after 30 years with the company, John Eshelman, director of pretzel & snack equipment sales, will retire on March 31st.  Since 1992, John has been an invaluable contributor to the company’s growth while enriching the lives of everyone […]

Reading Bakery Systems Promotes Shane Hanlon to Director of Project Services

Shane Hanlon (pictured) in the RBS headquarters in Robesonia, PA

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of bakery and snack production systems, has announced the promotion of Shane Hanlon to Director of Project Services.  Shane, a manufacturing veteran with 29 years of experience, has been with RBS since 2013. Throughout his career, Shane has exceled in a wide range of disciplines, […]