Qlar returns to the food and pet food industry
With its successful rebranding to Qlar in May 2024, the bulk material specialist formerly known as Schenck Process is set to make a return to the global food and pet food markets from September 1, 2025.
This re-entry follows a strategic carve-out in 2023 of its Food and Performance Materials (FPM) business and the conclusion of the non-compete agreement with Hillenbrand, Inc. (NYSE: HI). Qlar is poised to address the rising demands for accurate, energy-efficient, and hygienically designed processing technology, empowering food and pet food manufacturers to deliver on consumer expectations for safety, quality, and operational excellence. Customers can now benefit from comprehensive aftermarket, spare parts, and maintenance services, alongside new offerings designed to address today’s complex industrial challenges.
After the sale of its FPM business in September 2023 and a brief pause from the market, Qlar is re-entering the global food and pet food industry under its new name and with an invigorated mission. Qlar’s renewed approach is focused on supporting manufacturers navigating stricter safety regulations, demanding hygiene standards, and the need for continuous process optimization.
With a commitment to high-precision solutions, Qlar offers a comprehensive range of process technologies, including weighing, feeding solutions and corresponding digital monitoring systems. All Qlar technologies are designed with hygiene and efficiency in mind, enabling producers to achieve consistent product quality and flexible production while optimizing resources and minimizing risks.
“Food and pet food producers are navigating more stringent requirements than ever, not only in terms of quality and safety, but also in meeting the industry’s growing commitment to sustainability and circularity,” says Manfred Bruckner, Chief Sales Officer at Qlar Group. “At Qlar, our mission is to deliver reliable, efficient, and hygienic process solutions that empower our customers to boost productivity while minimizing waste and resource use. We are proud to support manufacturers who are driving progress toward a more sustainable and circular food system.”
Qlar’s portfolio is further supported by dedicated aftermarket services, including maintenance, spare parts, technical upgrades, and responsive support, to help food and pet food processors operate with maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.
