PROBAT at interpack: Solutions for the future of your business
Emmerich, Germany, March 17, 2026: At this year’s interpack, the world’s leading trade fair for the global packaging industry, PROBAT will be showcasing its concentrated process engineering expertise for the coffee, cocoa, chocolate, and snack industries. From May 7 to 13 in Düsseldorf, the group of companies will present its comprehensive portfolio of turnkey solutions, tailored to meet a wide range of cross-segment application requirements along the food value chain. Marking an important milestone, PROBAT will appear for the first time under a unified brand umbrella.
Building on more than 155 years of expertise, PROBAT delivers innovative food refining solutions tailored to the evolving demands of global markets. This legacy of engineering excellence is reflected in PROBAT’s trade fair presence at interpack, with a strong focus on integrated processing concepts for the coffee, cocoa, chocolate, and snack sectors. These concepts combine energy efficient, hygienic, and compact design with data driven optimization to increase yields, boost throughput, and minimize downtime, paving the way for integrated production systems. In doing so, PROBAT reinforces its position as the full solution supplier to the food industry, delivering forward looking processing solutions grounded in technological excellence, deep process expertise, and reliable global implementation, all under one brand.
PROBAT CEO Wim Abbing emphasizes the significance of the upcoming industry event:
“We understand our customers’ challenges and ambitions across all food segments and support them with tailored end to end solutions, global service hubs and a single point of contact, and we are proud to appear at interpack for the first time as one unified PROBAT brand.”
Engineering innovation that connects industries
PROBAT will unveil several new product developments at the Düsseldorf exhibition, including the next generation of its fine refiner systems. The newly engineered FRF 1500 II Fine Refiner builds on proven Heidenauer five roll refining technology, combining traditional chocolate refining principles with enhanced intelligence and optimized processes. Fully automated and equipped with an integrated camera system, the Heidenauer FRF 1500 II further advances autonomous production while delivering consistently high refining performance.
Complementing its refining innovations, PROBAT will also present the redesigned Duyvis HPB Hydraulic Press Butter for cocoa and nut processing, which combines proven performance with a smaller footprint, improved accessibility, faster pressing cycles and enhanced operational safety.
Adding to the lineup, the new Horn CRB Continuous Roaster Belt addresses drying and roasting applications in nut and seed processing. Designed for exceptional performance and extended shelf life, it features optimized airflow geometry for uniform hot air distribution and controlled humidity management to enhance the Maillard reaction while preventing excessive drying.
Data-driven process optimization
The machine control solution ProCS M stands out as the digital key topic: the intuitive, future ready control platform available across all machines for all industries. With responsive, customizable interfaces, ProCS M empowers operators with safe, efficient machine interaction and sets a benchmark in industrial software experience. Seamlessly integrated into this control environment is PROBAT’s intelligent sensor technology, which continuously captures critical production parameters and records process steps in real time. This creates a powerful data foundation that enables targeted, data driven optimization supported by advanced machine learning.
In addition to these highlights, PROBAT will present a broad range of other progressive technologies. These include advanced environmental systems that enable more sustainable production, integrated line concepts centered around the iconic MacIntyre Refiner/Conche for diverse chocolate processing needs, and a G120 drum roaster along the new GT 300.3 Roll Grinder which stands out thanks to its compact and energy-efficient design. Together, these technologies underscore PROBAT’s commitment to shaping the future of the food industry.
For a deeper look into PROBAT’s future-proof solutions, make sure to stop by at Hall 3, booth C32 at interpack to meet our experts and find the right processing solutions for your business.
