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Urschel Laboratories, Inc.

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Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a global producer of food cutting technology, was founded in 1910. The firm designs, produces, and distributes high-capacity, precision cutting equipment to food processors and allied sectors across the world. Its solutions are employed in industrial food processing processes that require constant and precise cutting performance.

Urschel has a global sales and support network, offering food processing solutions to both regional and international customers. In addition to gear, the firm creates unique cutting technologies, constantly increasing its portfolio of solutions to meet changing processing needs and current client operations. Urschel machinery and crucial components are all built in-house, assuring consistent manufacturing quality and durability for long-term use in industrial situations. The firm is an employee-owned (ESOP) corporation that focuses on maintaining consistent production and operating standards.

In July 2025, Urschel created a relationship with KRONEN GmbH and invested in the German firm. As part of this agreement, Urschel also supplies KRONEN gear in a few foreign markets, broadening its offering beyond cutting equipment to include other processing options.

offers product testing services, which let clients to assess cutting performance through in-person demos, live remote sessions, or recorded outputs. Each test comes with a thorough report to help you choose the right equipment and organize your processes.

The firm provides a variety of cutting solutions for the potato processing sector, including equipment like the Urschel CC (Chip Cutter), which was created in 1959 for potato chip slicing. Other systems include the DiversaCut® series, Sprint 2®, and DiversaCut Sprint® dicers, which are suitable for one-, two-, and three-dimensional cutting. These machines accommodate a variety of cut varieties, including flat, crinkle, V-shaped, cubes, strips, and French fry cuts.

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Alan Major, Chief Sales Officer and a Member of the Urschel Board of Directors (front row, third from left), and the four managing partners of KRONEN (from left to right), Stephan Zillgith, Rudolf Hans Zillgith, Johannes Günther, and Eric Lefebvre, as well as Wissam Badr, Head of Controlling, at the announcement of the partnership, which came into effect on April 29, 2025.
March 25, 2026
KRONEN Reports Record 22 Million Euro Turnover in 2025: Urschel Partnership Boosts Growth
KRONEN posted a record €22M (USD 25.3M) turnover in 2025, up 5%, driven by global projects and its Urschel partnership. It expanded production, launched new food-processing machines, advanced automation, and strengthened training and retention.
Urschel will showcase advanced food cutting solutions at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, February 4–6, Hall 1.1, Booth C-30.
January 31, 2026
Urschel to Present Six Advanced Cutting Solutions at Fruit Logistica 2026
Six of the latest food processing machines by Urschel will be featured at Fruit Logistica from February 4-6, 2026. The expo brings together the fresh produce industry in Berlin, Germany, and will showcase Urschel cutting solutions.
Urschel and KRONEN showcase integrated cutting and processing solutions, reflecting the expanded portfolio that will reach Italy and more Asian markets from January 2026.
December 29, 2025
Urschel Expands KRONEN Food Processing Portfolio to Italy and Asia
Urschel will expand its KRONEN portfolio to Italy and more Asian markets from Jan 1, 2026. Italy and Asia join the US, Mexico, Pakistan and China in offering KRONEN systems alongside Urschel cutting machinery.
Innovation on Display: Urschel and KRONEN Systems Together at Pack Expo 2025
September 28, 2025
Urschel Expands Portfolio with KRONEN Systems at Pack Expo 2025 in Las Vegas
On display at Pack Expo Booth N-7410 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, September 29 – October 1, view Urschel cutting machinery and KRONEN systems in one location.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Urschel sustain competitive advantage in a commoditizing food processing equipment market?

Urschel differentiates through precision engineering, in-house manufacturing and application-specific customization rather than competing on price. Its long legacy and reliability create switching costs for large processors.

In an era of automation, how can Urschel integrate AI and data analytics into cutting systems?

By embedding sensors and real-time monitoring, Urschel can evolve from machinery provider to a data-driven processing partner, optimizing throughput, waste reduction and predictive maintenance.

How does Urschel balance standardization with customization for global clients?

By offering modular systems that can be adapted to different raw materials, processing scales and regional product preferences.

Why is Urschel particularly strong in the potato processing segment?

Its early innovation (like the CC slicer) established deep domain expertise, making it a trusted partner for high-volume, uniform potato processing.

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