Your Partner in Productivity

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The Global Leader in Food Cutting Technology
 Over 100 Years
of p r ecisio n
Today, Urschel manufactures more than 50 products, energy-saving machinery, and cleaner,
Since 1910, Urschel has been designing and manufacturing precision precision-engineered size reduction machines, more precise cuts, are just a few ways the engineers
including a wide range of slicers and dicers for at Urschel have – and continue – to rise to the
industrial cutting machinery. From the invention of the Gooseberry hundreds of processing applications worldwide. demands of this dynamic industry.
Utilizing a revolutionary cutting principle, the
Snipper to the development of the TranSlicer® and DiversaCut® series versatile Comitrol® Processor line offers innovative Urschel is not just a builder of machines. Urschel
works with customers as a partner in productivity,
cutting technology resulting in boundless new size
of machines, the focus has always been on finding innovative and reduction possibilities. developing solutions to processing problems,
finding – or creating – the best Urschel machine to
efficient ways to improve customer productivity. Urschel has developed a worldwide reputation for fit any production situation. Urschel seeks to help its
excellence by working in partnership with customers customers’ businesses by manufacturing machinery
over the years to meet the ever-changing challenges that performs with precision and reliability.
in the marketplace. Increases in productivity, new

1908 1910 1920s 1923 1930s 1936 1937 1939

Inventor William The Model 30 The Model M Slicer is sold

Urschel files for his first William Urschel William Urschel William also The first for slicing mushrooms,
Cutter is developed international
patent regarding the establishes the Urschel develops a machine develops many beets, strawberries,
to cut green beans sales
Gooseberry Snipper, Gooseberry Snipper to cut bricks of ice other types of peaches, etc. It is the first
into shorter pieces. representative
and continues to Factory in a little shop cream into bar- machinery such size reduction machine to
This machine is still from Canada,
improve the design. next to the family’s sized pieces and as harvesting incorporate
in production today. Chisholm
kitchen, and begins automatically equipment, cherry centrifugal
to sell machines to dip them destemmers, Machinery Sales, force in its
Michigan canners. vegetable peelers, The Model 6 is contracted
into melted operation,
Gooseberry stems The second generation of and a machine that Dicer is through a
chocolate but is later
and blossom ends the Urschel family, Joe creates concrete introduced. It handshake
for the obsoleted The Model B Dicer
had been removed and Gerald Urschel, begin formed bricks is developed to agreement.
production by higher is sold for dicing
manually up to this designing food cutting and lays them in dice vegetables
of the capacity vegetables and
time. One Gooseberry machinery. These talented place to construct and fruits for
Eskimo Pie. slicers. revolutionizes the
Snipper could do the inventors were awarded buildings. canning, but later
with over 70 patents canned soup industry. It
work of 100 workers. is obsoleted by
during their lifetime. is later replaced by more
more advanced
sophisticated dicers.
dicers.

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 In-depth research and development is ongoing to produce EDM wire cutting technology
Urschel’s on-site foundries offer the latest state-of-the-art technology and ensure maximum quality control.
the most accurate, high performance, and long-lasting parts. offers optimum precision.

Manufacturing Quality At Urschel, quality begins with employees who

SINCE 1910
are dedicated to the high level of excellence
and precision the company demands. That is
why the members of every department take
Working as a loyal partner with processors around the world results in responsibility for the quality of their own work.
continual technical improvements and innovative processing techniques. Tolerances are checked, details inspected, and
performance evaluated before any part moves
to the next step.

1940 1950 1956 1957 1957 1958 1959 1963 1965 – 1968

The Model RA Dicer The Model MG milling

Urschel continues to develop The Model OV Slicer replaces the Model
new cutting machinery including is developed. The machine is unveiled. It Urschel
The Model R Dicer R. The Model RA
the Model L and SL machine makes one incorporates centrifugal begins to
is developed for creates higher
designed for precise slice at a force in its operation with establish
pickle relish. It is quality cuts at
the poultry and time at a rate of 500 the ability to cut very fine regional
later replaced by greater capacities.
meat industries. slices per second. to large particle sizes. sales
the Model RA. It is later replaced This will offices
by the Model RA-A later evolve in the
The Model G Dicer in 1972. into the
The Model CC U.S. and
is developed to dice Comitrol® organizes
is developed to
and strip cut fruits Processor international sales
Urschel Laboratories moves meet the snack
and vegetables. It line of representatives around
from 158 S. Napoleon St. and industry’s demand
is later replaced by milling the globe. This sales
opens a newly-built facility at for slicing potatoes
present-day Models equipment. representation will
2503 Calumet Avenue. The new for chips. The
G-A (1972) and continue to grow and
facility totals 22,250 square feet. updated version of
GK-A (1972). eventually cover over 100
Urschel will continue to expand the machine is still
widely sold today. countries worldwide.
this facility in coming years.

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 Urschel Spare parts are shipped
worldwide in hours, not days.
Equipment Nobody in the world builds a machine as well as Urschel. In fact, it is
common for the company to receive part orders for machines that are still

IS BUILT TO LAST
in operation after 30, 40, or even 50 years. Urschel’s partnerships with its
global clients are built on that dependability; so every part is designed and
manufactured for use under extreme production demands.

At Urschel, every machine is constructed While other suppliers may take weeks to deliver needed parts, Urschel
delivers parts promptly. The company realizes customer concerns of Highly skilled personnel give individualized
individually with meticulous care and the potentially higher cost of lost production time and wasted product. attention to every detail of machine assembly.

pride without the use of assembly lines. With Urschel, clients don’t have to wait for spares. Replacement parts
for Urschel machines are shipped from an extensive multi-million dollar
inventory in a matter of hours. Equally important, every Urschel part is
guaranteed to fit and perform exactly like the original. Customer service
representatives are always ready to process customers’ orders, answer
questions, or schedule a service call.

No matter where the location, customers can be assured they are

receiving genuine Urschel parts, made with the same tolerances as every
An extensive inventory of replacement
Urschel machine.
parts ensures prompt same day shipment.

1970s 1972 1978 1988 1989 1991 1993 1995

Urschel
Urschel International U.S.D.A. Dairy introduces two
The TranSlicer 2500® Cutter
Ltd., the first subsidiary Division accepted machines. The
is introduced. It revolutionizes
office in England, opens. Model CC-D Model VSC
the fast-growing salad industry
Subsidiary offices Cheese Shredder Segment Cutter
with its ability to accept up
will continue to open is introduced. is designed with
to a 6" head of lettuce and
throughout Europe. blades held
uniformly cut it for bagged
under tension
lettuce on grocery shelves.
for the cutting The Comitrol
(Back to front, left to right): of carrot sticks Processor
Kenny, Bob, Gerald, Elena, and pickles spears. Model 9300
Joe, and Dan Urschel. The Model M is introduced.
The third generation of the Urschel After a series of additions, Dicer is introduced The largest of the
family, Dan, Bob, and Elena Urschel Laboratories now to the meat/poultry Comitrol® Line, it is
Urschel assume active roles in the exceeds 110,000 square feet. industry for the dicing, noted for its single
strip cutting, and shredding The model RA-D is a
manufacturing and administrative pass fine milling
of products through a wide U.S.D.A. Dairy Division
aspects of the company. The operation of peanut butter.
range of temperatures. accepted cheese dicer.
company continues to flourish.

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 The Urschel
desig n philosoph y :
SIMPLICITY, Computer-controlled machining Urschel’s unique blend
centers improve production of advanced technology Urschel precision is
Urschel Engineers work together to and craftsmanship
EFFICIENCY,
efficiency while providing the built into every part.
highest degree of accuracy. achieves a high level of
create innovative, efficient solutions to manufacturing uniformity.

& PRECISION customer processing requirements.

Every challenge is unique, every customer different. That

is why every machine Urschel manufactures is an original
Urschel design that is simple to use, reduces waste,
increases production, provides precision and improves
end product in some outstanding way. The result of
this unique philosophy is a complete line of reliable
equipment that provides clean, gentle cutting action,
easy clean-up, and proven money saving efficiency.

1998 1999 2000s 2002 2004 2006

Urschel introduces two machines. The relocated

The DiversaCut 2110® Urschel Asia Pacific
The TranSlicer 2000® Cutter new Urschel
Dicer is introduced. It is Pte. Ltd. (UAP) The Model M6 Dicer
specializes International Ltd.
noted for superior dices (formerly Urschel is introduced. This
in the slicing France subsidiary
and the ability to Asia Test Facility) dicer combines all of
of elongated office has its
Urschel International Ltd. accept large input forms in Singapore, the strengths of the
products. grand opening.
European Headquarters product up to and other direct previous Models M, M3,
opens a newly constructed 10 inches. sales offices in and M-L Dicers, plus has
office in Leicester, England. China, Thailand, and The building addition is increased sanitation and
India open. completed which adds a streamlined design.
The Urschel Asia Test (Back to front, left to right): an additional 12,500 Urschel opens Urschel
The QuantiCut® Dicer is Facility in Singapore opens. Rick Urschel, Heather Lynch, square feet, for a total Equipment, a new
Urschel’s largest dicer, Andy, Dan, and Bob Urschel. of 230,300 square feet. department of the
and it includes a feed This addition includes the company dedicated
The fourth generation of the construction of a state-of- to the purchasing and
hopper which Urschel family, Rick and
accepts product the-art No Bake Foundry selling of refurbished
Andy Urschel and Heather which offers the latest in Urschel machinery.
up to 10" in any Lynch, attain key roles
dimension. foundry technology.
within the company.

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 A commitment to continual
custome r se r vice
When it comes to after-sales service, Urschel is a partner Convenient, Cost-effective In-Plant Maintenance
in productivity for the long term. From initial installation
Flexible, cost-effective in-plant maintenance is available to meet
and start-up, to training, instruction manuals, videos, and
the needs of different processors. Certified Urschel technicians are
fully-equipped Product Test Cutting Facilities, Urschel
dispatched to provide service in order to reduce downtime, keep the
provides a complete customer support package. Our
machine running at peak performance, and increase machine life.
worldwide network of fully-trained sales and service staff
has experience with literally thousands of processing
applications and is ready to assist with any unique size Inventory In-stock and Ready to Ship
reduction requirements.
High volume components that are routinely replaced by
processors are kept in-stock to deliver quick shipment when
needed to decrease costly downtime.
Test Cut Your Application
Urschel machine experts provide free-of-charge test
cutting of your product. This service helps determine Expert Repair Services
the best Urschel machine to suit your application and Fully-trained service technicians thoroughly inspect and
processing line. Urschel technicians work side-by-side expediently repair damaged or worn parts such as gear boxes,
with thousands of customers to develop profitable crosscut spindles, Comitrol® spindles and impellers, and sharpen
processing solutions. Urschel knives. This produces cost savings through extending
the life of different parts.

Technical Training via Phone

Factory-trained sales engineers provide technical training Comprehensive Manuals and Support
in the operation and efficient use of Urschel machinery. Training videos, detailed instruction manuals, and technical
Technical questions are answered completely and bulletins are just part of the comprehensive service package that
conveniently through a simple phone call. Urschel provides every customer.

2006 2007 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

The U.S.D.A Dairy The TranSlicer® Rick Urschel is Urschel opens new DiversaCut 2110A®
Division accepted 2510 Cutter appointed the new subsidiary office Dicer is introduced
Model CCX-D Cheese replaces the president/CEO building on the
in Spain. Urschel
Shredder is introduced. TranSlicer 2500. succeeding his strengths of the
The first direct Portugal and Urschel
The CCX-D offers highly The new cutter father, Bob Urschel. DiversaCut 2110.
Latin American Germany, Urschel
polished interior and offers a larger Bob remains actively
Urschel office involved with the India, and Urschel New agent distributors
exterior surfaces and discharge chute, Thailand relocate to
Urschel company as chairman are appointed in Construction of the
simple access through sloped sheet
Urschel celebrates Latinoamérica of the board. larger offices after Colombia and Chile. new manufacturing/
hinged and swingaway metal, and other Sprint 2 Dicer is
™
100 years of S.R.L., opens outgrowing their Urschel maintains global headquarters is
openings to promote engineered unveiled. The dicer
manufacturing in Argentina previous locations. quality, longstanding completed, and moving
sanitation and ease The DiversaCut improvements. Urschel delivers the cutting
precision food Urschel Netherlands relationships with into the new campus
maintenance. Sprint® Dicer is introduces the advances
cutting equipment. relocates to agents and subagents commences. The new
introduced. The new Affinity of the
a new, larger around the world. They DiversaCut state-of-the-art building
Sprint is a rugged, large U.S.D.A.,
facility after are a valued resource Sprint plus offers many manufacturing
compact dicer Dairy Division
the previous and add strength to the additional upgrades, will afford
designed for precise, Urschel opens accepted dicer.
facility sustains Urschel global network benefits. future expansions, and be
efficient small scale new subsidiary
tornado damage. of sales and service. home to Urschel for many
production runs. office in Italy.
generations to come.

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