Bühler
One might not initially consider a family business founded in 1860 to be the standard-bearer for innovation, efficiency and sustainability, but Bühler is. Billions of people come into contact with Bühler technologies every day. Half of all new cars feature components produced by Bühler; the company is also active in aerospace, grinding (for customers as exacting as the United States Mint), cacao, grain processing and beer. Such global relevance places Bühler in a unique position to turn today's global challenges into sustainable and good business. A $150 million R&D budget paired with intergenerational consistency and continuity (the company has only had six CEOs since 1860) gives Bühler the ability to produce cutting-edge coffee process solutions and the logistical lattice to support them.
20 kg RoastMaster
(RM-20)
60 kg RoastMaster
(RM-60)
120 kg RoastMaster
(RM-120)
240 kg RoastMaster
(RM-240)
Infinity Roast
Afterburner
Sorted A Optical Sorter
GrindDefine Coffee Grinder
Destoner
Brand Information
Drum Construction - Solid single-walled carbon steel, steel ends
Roaster Type - Single-pass indirect flame gas/drum
Corporate Details - Privately-held family business
History - Founded in 1860, started producing coffee equipment 50 years ago. Complete revamp of roasters in 2010
Country of Origin - Switzerland
Manufactured in - Mechanical assembly in India, control panel and final assembly in Minneapolis, MN, USA.
Controls - Gas, airflow, (variable speed blower, damper), drum
Probes/Data - Inlet air, drum speed, gas pressure/burner temp, bean temp
Data with Digital Output - All
Sizes - 20 kg, 60 kg, 120 kg, 240 kg, infinity (up to 4000 kg/hr throughput)
Fuel - Gas or propane
Data Capture - Compatible
Automation - Yes
Certifications - UL
Ancillary Equipment - Afterburners, color sorters, grinders, loader, destoner, etc. Full plant design/integration available
Customization - None
Warranty - Yearlong, manufacturer
Service and Support - First hour of phone support per case is free. Additional time after that hour will be charged at the rate of $14 per 5 minute increment. $180 hourly cost for tech visits. Free First Crack phone/email (backup, Level One support). Buhler services, $10M spare part inventory in Minneapolis, complete with customer account, CAD drawing of each part on your roaster, and overnight shipping availability.
Lead Time - 20 kg roasters in stock available for immediate shipping. Ask us about larger sizes (depending on size and complexity, 6-8 months or more, plus 6 weeks shipping).
Shipping - $1,000 - $1,500 typically
Price - email info@firstcrack.com for a quote.
Discounting - Not available
Rent-to-Own - Available
Non-new Options - First crack showroom model
Other Costs - Recommended $5000 service package (covers commissioning and startup, including one week of on-site Buhler Service Technician visits)
References - Available upon request
Payment Schedule - 100% pre-pay
Financing - For qualified purchasers, up to 60 months. Also potential leasing, via First America
Trade-Ins- Can discuss, case-by-case
Buy-backs (upsizing within brand) - Open for discussion
Installation - Performed by local mechanical contractor with Buhler support. Optional commissioning with Buhler present.
General Requirements - 220v single-phase power, appropriate gas pressure (7” water column), heat-rated ducting
Other - Buhler reinvests 5% of profits into R&D. By annual revenue, Buhler is the biggest company in coffee equipment. By age, Buhler is the oldest company in coffee. Buhler offers equipment for other related industries such as cacao, brewing, grain milling and more. Larger roaster have cutting-edge technology, such as in-roast color analysis. Buhler roasters use star-of-the-art low-NOx burners- the most efficient on the market. Buhler has formal facilities around the world available for partners to explore R&D ideas with Buhler. The team working on the roaster also works on Buhler products for aerospace, the US mint, the engine block division (BMW, Jeep and more), and more.
Visits - Available from Buhler and First Crack
Training/Education - Buhler Certified RoastMaster program, SCA classes, custom curriculum and consulting available on-site or at First Crack.