India, June 26 -- At the recently concluded ProPak Asia 2025, held from June 11-14 in Bangkok, Thailand, Coperion, under its Food, Health & Nutrition division (fhn.coperion.com), presented an impressive array of technologies and turnkey solutions for the food and allied processing industries. Speaking to FoodTechBiz, Dustin O'Farrell, Managing Director, Coperion Thailand, shared the company's transformation journey, its innovation strategy, and the growing importance of Southeast Asia in the global food processing ecosystem.
A new era for Coperion: Unified for Food, Health & Nutrition
"Coperion today is a combination of industry-leading brands brought together under our Food, Health & Nutrition division," O'Farrell said. "We offer end-to-end solutions across market verticals like bakery, food ingredients, pet food, pharmaceuticals, and confectionery."
The division includes the strategic inclusion of multiple legacy companies and acquired brands. In October 2024, Coperion launched a new operating model that consolidated its legacy business with Linxis Group (which includes VMI, Diosna, Unifiller, Bakon, Shick Esteve), Gabler Engineering and the former Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials Group (which includes Baker Perkins, Kemutec and Mucon) to provide comprehensive, integrated solutions across key application areas.
"Synergising and bringing together all of Coperion's prestigious brands allows us to leverage the strengths of these organizations, giving us a wide and deep toolbox to serve various customer needs," O'Farrell explained.
Towards higher-value premium product trends
The food processing sector is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by both consumer preferences and health-conscious innovation.
"For the pet food sector, we have been observing a massive shift," O'Farrell said. "People treat their pets like family-opting for premium treats, now often made from fresh or delicate ingredients. Our systems are designed to handle such sensitive materials."
Another booming trend is the evolution of confectionery into nutraceuticals. "Gummies aren't just for kids anymore. They are a preferred delivery format for both children and adults, including the elderly-whether it's daily vitamins, joint health, or other types of functional products. We are very active in that space."
Meeting challenges through localization and expertise
One of Coperion's key methods for overcoming customer challenges is deepening its regional presence. "We are expanding in Asia Pacific-to get closer to local customer needs. We are investing in demonstrating capabilities here in Thailand and will be further expanding local capabilities throughout the region to bring our support closer to home for all in Asia Pacific."
By leveraging its global innovation centers and test labs in Europe and the US, Coperion offers robust R&D, live demos, and customized solution design. "That's how we differentiate ourselves-we bring world-class capabilities and adapt them locally."
Asia Pacific: A strategic pillar in global expansion
Coperion sees Asia Pacific as a cornerstone of its future.
"This region is critically important. For example, bakery is a local product-it can't be exported over long distances-so as demand grows for Western-style baked goods, local production is vital," O'Farrell explained. "Thailand, in particular, is a regional hub for pet food production, and its reputation as the 'kitchen of the world' makes it an ideal launchpad for some of our clients to grow into larger markets."
ProPak Asia: A gateway to regional markets
This year, Coperion displayed a wide range of technologies customized for diverse food segments. "We featured our ServoForm Mini starch-free depositor for confectionery, a centrifugal sifter for powders like flour, precise weighing and feeding systems for use in applications areas, such as extrusion, and quick-clean rotary valves ideal for hygienic applications like dairy and pharma," he detailed.
Reflecting on this year's exhibition, O'Farrell remarked, "Visitor numbers remained strong this year, and we saw a noticeable uptick in project discussions - a clear sign of strong activity and real interest on the ground.Visitors are coming in with well-defined challenges, which is great for us. We are a technology company-we thrive on solving specific, real-world problems."
More than a manufacturer-A true problem solver
When asked why customers should choose Coperion, O'Farrell was clear, "We are not just another machinery manufacturer. We are partners. With our combined technologies and deep expertise, we are ready to take on both standard and next-generation challenges. Bring us your toughest problems-we are ready to solve them for you."
Coperion's presence at ProPak Asia 2025 reaffirmed its commitment to delivering cutting-edge, locally adapted, and fully integrated food processing solutions. With Southeast Asia positioned as a vital part of its global strategy and innovation roadmap, the company is clearly poised to remain a driving force in the industry.
More information about Coperion Food, Health and Nutrition division: fhn.coperion.com
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from FoodTechBiz.