Bakery automation
Bakery automation systems built for high-capacity food production
Industrial bakeries demand consistent hygiene, maximum uptime and minimal manual labour. Numafa delivers fully automated bakery equipment for washing, drying and handling of crates, trays and molds. Whether you are dealing with dough residues, sugar build-up or labour shortages, you need a system that performs every shift, every day.
Consistent hygiene
High capacity
Labour reduction
Energy efficient
Modular systems
Built for the challenges inside industrial bakeries
Cleaning in bakery environments is different. Sticky residues, fats and sugars require a different approach than standard food processing. Our bakery automation systems are built to solve:
- Heavy contamination on trays and molds
Dough, fats and baked-on sugars require consistent, high-pressure cleaning to prevent buildup. - Wet crates slowing down production
Insufficient drying leads to delays, hygiene risks and inefficiencies on your line. - Labour shortages in manual cleaning
Manual washing is inconsistent, costly and difficult to scale. - IFS & BRC audit pressure
You need repeatable, validated cleaning results, not operator-dependent outcomes.
Complete bakery automation solutions
Numafa delivers fully integrated systems for washing, drying and handling. Each solution is configurable based on contamination level, capacity and layout.
Crate Washers
Capacity: up to 6,000 crates per hour.
Models: ECM GO, ECM, ECM Quality, ECM Professional.
Suitable for light to heavy contamination.
Designed for continuous industrial use.
Mold & Baking Tray Cleaning
- Designed specifically for baking trays, molds and forms.
- Removes dough residues, fats and sugar deposits.
- Consistent cleaning without manual intervention.
Drying Systems
- Air blowers, centrifuges and drying tunnels.
- Prevent wet crates from entering production.
- Modular integration after washing systems.
Material Handling & Conveyors
- Stackers, destackers, palletisers, tippers.
- Automated transport.
- Fully integrated bakery conveyor systems.
Discover the right solution for your bakery
Looking for a reliable crate washer, tray washer or complete bakery automation system? Our technical advisors will help you find the right setup for your production. No obligations, just clear and practical advice.
“We have already delivered dozens of projects to bakeries all over the world. These projects are the result of our short delivery times, competitive pricing and fast response.”
Olaf Andeweg, CEO Numafa
Capacity that matches your production
From standalone machines to fully automated lines, your system is built around your output. Up to 6,000 crates and trays per hour. You get a modular setup that grows with your production, integrates into your existing line and supports both single and double track configurations. With integrated digital monitoring, you gain real-time insight into performance, water and energy usage. All with lower water and energy use, backed by 40 years of experience in food and bakery automation.
Hygiene you can rely on, audit after audit
In bakery production, hygiene is not optional. It is audited, measured and critical to your operation.
Numafa systems are designed to support:
- BRC food safety standards.
- IFS certification processes.
- HACCP-compliant cleaning workflows.
You get:
- Consistent cleaning results, independent of operators.
- Controlled chemical dosing and filtration options.
- Water recirculation for reduced consumption.
Efficient steam extraction and system design.
The result: predictable hygiene performance, every batch.
Full lifecycle support for your bakery automation
Investing in automation is not just about equipment, but about continuity. Numafa supports you throughout the entire lifecycle, from system design and engineering to installation and commissioning, followed by service and maintenance and spare parts. With options like Clean Lease and on-site technical advice, you are supported at every stage.