PROBAT expands market leadership through integration of MacIntyre Chocolate Systems
Emmerich, Germany, January 27, 2026: PROBAT continues to drive its growth trajectory by integrating MacIntyre Chocolate Systems into its corporate brand portfolio. This further consolidation underlines PROBAT's position as the global leader in end-to-end food processing solutions and strengthens its commitment to technological excellence and customer-centric turnkey solutions.
The MacIntyre Refiner/Conche is the universal solution for chocolate and novel food processing, combining mixing, refining and conching in one machine. The full integration of MacIntyre, the renowned manufacturer of this iconic technology, marks another major milestone in PROBAT's evolution into a unified global brand. By bringing together its corporate brand portfolio under the PROBAT name, the Group creates a stronger, more differentiated presence in the food manufacturing sector. This strategic realignment ensures customers worldwide benefit from a single brand delivering comprehensive end-to-end solutions across multiple segments.
Joseph Gorman, MacIntyre Chocolate Systems' managing director, is excited about the company’s integration: “Joining forces under the PROBAT brand marks an exciting new chapter for MacIntyre and our customers. This integration allows us to combine our extensive knowledge of chocolate processing with PROBAT’s global strength and innovation, resulting in unparalleled end-to-end solutions. Together, we are better positioned than ever to help our customers succeed in a rapidly evolving market.”
Over the past two years, PROBAT has significantly strengthened its role in the global cocoa, chocolate, and snack sectors through the acquisitions of Royal Duyvis Wiener and AC Horn. By transferring technology and harmonizing operations across divisions, PROBAT now markets its products and services seamlessly across multiple segments. Aligning all corporate brands under the PROBAT umbrella amplifies brand visibility across the global food industry and underscores the company’s long-term ambition to further expand its share in the food processing market.
“Bringing all our brands together under the PROBAT name creates a unified identity that boosts our strength in the global market. This approach allows us to leverage combined expertise, deliver comprehensive turnkey solutions across multiple segments, and offer customers a seamless experience. It is a decisive step that maximizes our reach and reinforces our position as the leading force in food processing,” concludes Wim Abbing, CEO PROBAT, following the announcement of the latest expansion of the PROBAT brand.
Building on more than 155 years of expertise, PROBAT delivers innovative food refining solutions tailored to the market’s evolving needs – well beyond coffee. With PROBAT’s advanced equipment, from traditional systems to integrated all-in-one solutions, customers benefit from seamlessly connected technologies and deep expertise that work together to deliver exceptional outcomes, every time.