“Expanding the Science & Innovation Center with a third pilot line allows us to work with more customers, reduce wait times for trials, and provide faster access to the technical expertise and resources needed to bring new ideas to market,” says Cameron Johnston, senior director of innovation at RBS. 

At the Science & Innovation Center, bakery and snack manufacturers work with RBS experts to develop new products, optimize processes, address manufacturing challenges and prepare for commercial-scale production. The center’s pilot equipment supports a range of products, including pretzels, bread snacks, baked chips, biscuits, cookies, crackers and pet treats. Additional resources include five continuous mixers, Scorpion thermal profiling technology and advanced quality control equipment. These capabilities help customers validate formulations, refine processes and scale products more efficiently while reducing development risk. 

“Our goal has always been to be more than an equipment supplier; we strive to be a trusted partner in our customers’ success,” says Chip Czulada, CEO of Reading Bakery Systems. “This investment reflects our continued commitment to helping manufacturers innovate by combining process  expertise with the capabilities needed to turn new ideas into commercial products.”