Urschel Laboratories names Tim Crammer president. Oct 16, 2026 CHESTERTON, IND. - Urschel Laboratories Inc. announced Tim Crammer as president of the company effective Oct. 12 following an extensive executive search. He will work alongside Rick Urschel, who will continue as chief executive officer. Crammer brings nearly 20 years of leadership experience in the foodservice equipment industry. He most recently served as the senior vice president of Operations and Manufacturing at Henny Penny Corp., a global supplier of commercial cooking equipment focused on the fast-food industry. Crammer joined Henny Penny in 2007, holding roles of increasing responsibility, including director of Marketing, vice president of Marketing and Services and vice president of Supply Chain and Services. Crammer's experience at Henny Penny closely parallels Urschel's own journey, according to the company. He helped lead Henny Penny's transition to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in 2015, around the same time Urschel became employee-owned, and was part of the leadership team during Henny Penny's CEO succession. "We are excited to welcome Tim to the Urschel team," Rick Urschel said. "We took our time with this search because the role matters to our employees, customers, and to the future of our company. Tim stood out for his depth of manufacturing and operations experience and his understanding of what it takes to run a global equipment business. I look forward to working alongside him." Crammer earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from Hanover College in Indiana, where he met his wife, Ellen. He also holds a master's degree in logistics, materials and supply chain management from Wright State University and an MBA from New York Institute of Technology. The couple has two sons. Rick Urschel will work closely with Crammer as he settles into his new role. He noted that Crammer "... has many professional credentials that make him well-suited for the role, but it was his personality that made us certain he was the right fit." "He has a great passion for the employee ownership mentality," Rick Urschel said. "With his personable nature and strategic leadership experience, Tim is well-equipped to make a highly positive impact at Urschel." Urschel Laboratories was founded in 1910 with headquarters in Chesterton, Ind. The company is a leading supplier of quality, high-capacity food cutting technology including potato chip slicers, cheese shredders, cheese dicers, fruit and vegetable cutting equipment and allied food processing solutions. Erica Shaffer is the managing editor of MEAT+POULTRY. After joining Sosland Publishing Company in 2009, Shaffer worked as the website editor of several Sosland titles before joining MEAT+POULTRY as its digital media editor in 2012. Most recently, Shaffer served as MEAT+POULTRY 's Digital Media Senior Editor, a role she was promoted to in 2019. She writes, edits and produces website exclusive stories, images, videos and podcasts featuring leading industry figures, events and issues of interest to meat and poultry processors. Erica brings more than 20 years of experience as a journalist to the role. Connect with Erica Shaffer on LinkedIn or via email.

Urschel to showcase Little Gem Aspire Dicer and precision cutting solutions at SIAL Paris 2026. Urschel will showcase the new Little Gem Aspire(TM) Dicer alongside its precision cutting solutions at SIAL Paris 2026 in Paris, France October 10, 2026 Urschel Laboratories, Inc. Experience Urschel precision cutting firsthand with the new Little Gem Aspire(TM) Dicer at SIAL Paris, taking place at the Paris-Nord Villepinte from October 17-21, 2026. Presented on a custom-made platform, the new Urschel cutting concept will be performing live test cutting demonstrations throughout the duration of the show. Joining the Little Gem at SIAL Paris will be a range of heavy-duty Urschel equipment. Processors looking to boost operational efficiency with high performing precision cutting machinery can also view the CCX-D Shredder, the Sprint 2(R) Dicer, the Comitrol(R) Processor Model 1700, and the Comitrol(R) Disc Mill (DM) 380 during the show. Event attendees can visit Urschel at Booth P230 in Hall 5A to discover how each machine elevates and integrates with their specific production operations. By exhibiting an assortment of precision cutting machinery at SIAL Paris, Urschel presents processors with multiple solutions across a range of industries. Attendees interested in learning how each machine increases productivity while maximizing yield are encouraged to speak with an Urschel representative during the show at Booth P230 in Hall 5A. Urschel precision cutting solutions at SIAL Paris. The Little Gem Aspire(TM) Dicer is a new Urschel cutting concept in produce processing. Engineered through extensive R&D by the Urschel Innovation and Development department, the compact dicer employs a patented StatiCut(TM) knife assembly and crosscut knife assembly to achieve slices ranging from 2 mm - 20 mm, dices up to 20 mm, and strip cuts. Named after the original Little Gem, the new dicer combines easy use with strong performance, expanding on its predecessor that led Urschel to become the global leader it is today. With a large 32" (813 mm) diameter cutting zone, the CCX-D Shredder with 15 HP (11 kW) motor delivers continuous shredding operations to promote higher capacities and lessens product build-up. The versatile machine features different interchangeable cutting heads, enabling changeovers in just minutes. An attached swing away feed hopper, hinged access panels, sloped surfaces, and stainless steel highly polished to U.S.D.A., Dairy Division accepted standards promote optimal sanitation. The Sprint 2(R) Dicer with built-in discharge conveyor belt provides continuous 2- or 3-dimensional cutting for uninterrupted production. Its slice thickness, crosscut, and circular knife spindles can be adjusted to achieve a full range of dices, crumbles/granulations, or strips. As product moves through the process, precise cuts result from the crosscut knife spindle working in conjunction with other cutting components to create a compact cutting zone. The conveyor belt offers optimized, controlled, and complete discharge of the cut product to reduce waste. As the most versatile machine in the Comitrol(R) line, the Comitrol(R) Processor Model 1700 offers many high-capacity reduction possibilities for unlimited continuous production, including comminuting, granulating, milling, flaking, slicing, liquefying, dispersing, and pureeing. The Comitrol(R) DM 380 features a unique disc plate design and adjustable gap setting to process nuts in small batches or for high-volume, continuous production. The machine reduces whole/split nuts into a flowable nut butter or paste, and butter texture is controlled through the plate gap adjustment. Get the latest potato industry news straight to your WhatsApp. Join the PotatoPro WhatsApp Community! Sponsored Content Highlighted Company * Urschel Laboratories, Inc. Urschel Laboratories, Inc. manufactures precision food cutting equipment for global processors. It offers high-capacity machines, patented technologies, and testing services, with solutions for cutting, peeling, washing, and drying in food processing industries. Products Urschel - Sprint 2(R) Dicers Sprint 2(R) Potato Dicer - 1/8 to 1" (1.6 to 25.4 mm) dices and pieces such as 1/8 x 1 x 1/8" (3.2 x 25.4 x 3.2 mm) from cooked product. Input product dimension should not exceed 6.5" (165.1 mm) in any dimension. Contact Urschel Laboratories, Inc. Urschel - Comitrol(R) Processor Model 1700 It is recommended for free-flowing dry and semi-dry applications. For the size reduction of potato flakes a Model 1700 or 3600 can be used. Use cutting heads at 3,000 rpm or microcut heads with every other blade removed at 9,000 rpm or with VFD to make a particle size of 200 to 800 microns. Contact Urschel Laboratories, Inc. Urschel - Comitrol(R) Disc Mill 380 (DM380) The DM380 is ideal for processing nuts in small batches or high-volume continuous production. The unique disc plate design and adjustable gap setting allow for a wide variety of nuts to be processed. Contact Urschel Laboratories, Inc. Urschel - Little Gem Aspire Dicer The Little Gem Aspire Dicer from Urschel is a compact cutting machine developed for fruit and vegetable processing applications. Designed for facilities where production space is limited, the machine offers a small footprint Contact Urschel Laboratories, Inc.

Urschel to present new Little Gem Aspire(TM) Dicer with other precision cutting equipment at CIBUS TEC. Urschel at CIBUS TEC. From October 27-30, 2026, visit Urschel at Booth G052 in Hall 5 to discover the latest in Urschel food cutting technology. Processors looking for durable, high-performing cutting equipment are encouraged to visit Urschel during CIBUS TEC at the Fiere de Parma from October 27-30, 2026. The global leader in food cutting technology welcomes event attendees to visit Booth G052 in Hall 5 to explore a range of precision cutting machinery to find the optimal solution for their processing needs. This includes the new Little Gem Aspire(TM) Dicer, which will be featured on a custom-made platform and will be performing live test cutting demonstrations during the show. As a leading food technology exhibition for over 80 years, CIBUS TEC connects industry leaders with sustainable, cutting-edge food and beverage innovations. With the Little Gem now available alongside an established list of other precision cutting solutions, Urschel presents even more opportunities for processors to achieve precision cutting that boosts operational efficiency. Visit Urschel at Booth G052 in Hall 5 during CIBUS TEC to learn more. Urschel Precision Cutting Solutions at CIBUS TEC: * The Little Gem Aspire(TM) Dicer is a new Urschel cutting concept in produce processing. Engineered through extensive R&D by the Urschel Innovation and Development department, the compact dicer employs a patented StatiCut(TM) knife assembly and crosscut knife assembly to achieve slices ranging from 2 mm - 20 mm, dices up to 20 mm, and strip cuts. Named after the original Little Gem, the new dicer combines easy use with strong performance, expanding on its predecessor that led Urschel to become the global leader it is today. * The E TranSlicer(R) Cutter continuously processes firm and leafy, compressible products through interchangeable stainless steel cutting options for uninterrupted production. Optional static hold-down, non-powered top belts or powered top-belt hold-down assemblies are available to maintain positive feeding assistance. Interchangeable stainless steel cutting options include slicing, patented MicroSlice(R) and julienne wheels. * The ruggedly designed DiversaCut 2110A(R) Dicer features an all-encompassing system that streamlines usability to deliver slices, dices, strips, and shreds at large-scale capacities. A maximum infeed product of 10" (254 mm) in any dimension allows for labor-cost savings and waste reduction by eliminating the need to precut products. Production-proven targeted precision cutting at high capabilities is made possible with the compact cutting zone. * The M VersaPro(R)(MVP) Dicer is the newest machine to join the Urschel M lineup, offering increased capacity and a patented, fluted crosscut option. The machine features a high-capacity output, backed by an adjustable VFD, strong horsepower, and gentle cutting action. An intuitive touchscreen HMI option is also available. * The CC Slicer, the leading high-yield potato slicer across the globe, produces precise, uniform slices and shreds at high capacities for applications including potato slices, fruits, vegetables, and cheese. * Designed to meet the challenges of difficult-to-cut products, the Affinity Integra(R) Dicer excels at processing applications such as cheese or soft meats, meats with high-fat content, cold temperature products, sticky bakery ingredients, or products like brined pickles. The dicer's clean-cutting action achieves high yields of precise, targeted cut sizes well within customer parameters. * As the most versatile machine in the Comitrol(R) line, the Comitrol(R) Processor Model 1700 offers many high-capacity reduction possibilities for unlimited continuous production, including comminuting, granulating, milling, flaking, slicing, liquefying, dispersing, and pureeing.