
smart. sweet. competent: New Approaches in Confectionery Technology
Reinventing Process Engineering
The Proform team brings decades of experience in automation, pump technology, vessel design, as well as heating and cooling systems. The company rethinks these fundamentals and adapts them to modern production processes. This enables faster, more precise, and more cost-efficient product development.
At the same time, Proform leverages its process engineering expertise to design complete production systems. Customer recipes are directly integrated into the planning phase, and all process steps are precisely defined. The result is a highly flexible production environment.
Modular Systems for Maximum Flexibility
Proform systems are modular and can be configured to meet specific customer requirements. Individual components such as sensors or instruments can be quickly exchanged or adjusted by the user. Modifications are implemented efficiently in the background without complex coordination processes. Customers benefit from smooth operations and short response times.
Hands-On Trade Show Highlights
At interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, Proform will present a versatile batch cooker suitable for jelly products, chewy candies, toffees, caramel, OTC products and hard candy. The portfolio is complemented by a continuous cooker for mogul and starchless systems, capable of precisely processing various gelling agents and enabling maximum product variety.
A particular highlight is a new development specifically designed for R&D teams. Its innovative design and additional features significantly enhance usability—more details will be revealed live at interpack.
Efficiency and the Future in Focus
Energy efficiency remains an important topic, even though many technical solutions have already become standard. Modern drive systems already ensure high efficiency. The trend toward fully electric heating has recently slowed, but depends still on the energy supply conditions.
Looking ahead, flexibility is becoming the key focus. There is growing demand for systems that allow rapid product changeovers and offer well-designed cleaning concepts. At the same time, demand for cost-effective entry-level solutions is increasing. Instead of highly specialized standalone machines, Proform focuses on high-performance, modular all-rounders that are versatile and offer an attractive price-performance ratio.
