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INDUSTRY NEWS AMF Completes Acquisition of BakeTech AMF Bakery Systems, a subsidiary of Markel Ventures, has completed the acquisition of Baking Technology Systems, Inc. (BakeTech). Based in Tucker, Ga., BakeTech is a baking equipment supplier of proofers, ovens, pan cooling systems, product cooling systems, control stations and automatic fermentation systems. The transaction was first announced in mid-July. “During this process we received clear confirmation that this combination with AMF will best serve our customers and the people who helped build this company,” said Geri Walker, one of BakeTech’s founders and president of AMF/ BakeTech. “We have very similar values with the folks at AMF when it comes to innovation, taking care of our people, and especially taking care of our customers.” Ken Newsome, president of AMF, added, “This strategic addition accomplishes our goal of being a global leader in complete high-speed bread and bun bakery systems. BakeTech has become a leading supplier of continuous baking systems, and we are grateful to have this leading edge company join the AMF family.” RTS AInternational Confectionery 2 OZ (55 g.) 18 · BAKING BUYER · SEPTEMBER 11 http://www.confectionaryarts.com

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bakingbuyer - September 2011
EDITOR’S NOTE - See You in Schaumburg
INDUSTRY NEWS - News Bites
INDUSTRY NEWS - Oklahoma Sugar Art Show: Wedding Cakes Rock!
INDUSTRY NEWS - RBA Names 2011 Class of Emeritus
INDUSTRY NEWS - Cakes.com Gives Bakers Online Tool
INDUSTRY NEWS - Barry Callebaut Bolsters European Footprint
INDUSTRY NEWS - “Get Back to Scratch” Contest Winner
INDUSTRY NEWS - AMF Completes Acquisition of BakeTech
INDUSTRY NEWS - USDA Extends Sugar Import Entry
CONSUMER PURCHASING - Discovering America's Bakeries
BREADWINNERS - The Whole Truth About Whole Grains: Installment Three
BREADWINNERS - Team USA Profi le
BREADWINNERS - Why Not Rye?
DESIGN OF THE TIMES - Strokes of Genius
DESIGN OF THE TIMES - Keepsake Cakes
DESIGN OF THE TIMES - Fall is the New June
DESIGN OF THE TIMES - Figure Piping 101
BAKERY BIZ TIPS - Add Business to Add Revenue
CHOCOLATE - Ganache Secrets
FOODSERVICE INNOVATIONS - Food Labeling Fight
CONSUMER PURCHASING - Keep Them Coming Back
CONSUMER PURCHASING - get Social
Social Butterfl ies in the Baking Business
Fighting, Surviving, + Thriving
Allin the Family
EQUIPMENT TECHNOLOGY - Bakers ON ICE
FEATURED PRODUCTS
LIQUID ASSETS - COOL COMBOS
PRODUCT SHOWCASE
MARKETPLACE NETWORK
AD INDEX
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CARTA DE INTRODUCCIÓN - La Diversidad de Tampa
INTRODUCTORY LETTER - The Melting Pot of Tampa
PAN Y PANADERÍA - Pan Cubano: Estilo Tampa
PASTELES Y DECORACIONES - La Magia de la Plantilla
PRODUCTOS - PRODUCTOS DESTACADOS DE TRIGAL DORADO
Estrategias de Venta para la Nueva Economía
PERFILES - Moreno Bakery
PERFILES - La Segunda
PERFILES - Florida Bakery
PERFILES - Acapulco Tropical
PERFILES - Mi Patria
TENDENCIAS DEL CONSUMIDOR - Las Necesidades Particulares de los Hispanos
CALENDARIO DE DÍAS FESTIVOS
FÓRMULAS
CONSUMER TRENDS - Unique Needs of Hispanics
BREAD & BAKING - Cuban Bread: Tampa Style
CAKES & DECORATING - Stencil Magic
Sales Strategies in the New Economy
PROFILES - Moreno Bakery
PROFILES - La Segunda
PROFILES - Florida Bakery
PROFILES - Mi Patria
PROFILES - Acapulco Tropical
CALENDAR
PRODUCTS - FEATURED PRODUCTS FROM TRIGAL DORADO
FORMULAS

bakingbuyer - September 2011