Heuft at a glance...
The HEUFT Group has been successfully building baking oven systems for artisan and industrial bakeries for over 300 years.
The German company has specialized 100% in thermal oil-heated oven systems, making it the world market leader in this field today. The 8th generation oven manufacturer plans, develops and builds all systems at its company headquarters in Bell. To be able to draw on a broad range of knowledge, the company’s internal team includes not only sales engineers and tried-and-tested application technicians, but also a total of 30 specialist departments that work hand in hand. This means that every thermal oil oven is an absolute premium product in terms of craftsmanship and strengthens our customers’ competitive position.
Also, ICECOOL is part of the HEUFT GROUP. ICECOOL understands craftsmanship and know how is crucial to have the perfect foundation. With innovative technologies like SOFTSTEAM and SLOWPROOFING, ICECOOL emphasizes the importance of consistent bakery product quality. By combining proofing and cooling processes with ICECOOL equipment concepts, they create the ideal foundation for quality bakeries.
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“I am proud that we are an internationally respected group of companies and, at the same time, the world’s oldest oven manufacturer. Since 1700, each generation has managed to hold on to the time-honoured tradition of our craft and transform it into modern concepts.”
– Thomas Heuft, owner in the 8th generation
Artisan
HEUFT – THE THERMO-OEL PEOPLE
Whether trolley, rack or deck oven, each of our artisan ovens is a tailor-made premium product and strengthens our customers – bakeries and confectioners – against the competition.
In terms of design, the trolley oven scores as the ideal synthesis of rack and deck oven. It sets the standard when systems with rolling loading are required. The short heat-up times of the trolley oven enable economical baking, batch after batch. The reloading of baked goods also works without any problems.
In our rack oven, the circulating air is quickly brought to the desired baking temperature using a thermal oil-based air system heat exchanger (TLS). The bakery oven then scores with the well-known advantages of thermal oil as a heat transfer medium: the temperature control is precise, the heat is never aggressive, the system is energy-efficient and very quiet. Baked goods that are in high demand, such as croissants or bread rolls, are conveniently and quickly loaded via one or two trolleys.
Finally, our artisan solutions are rounded off by the HEUFT deck oven. It perfectly implements what is specified by the recipe, kneading process, processing and cold conditioning: whether crispy, crusty rolls, well-baked bread or moist sponge cake. Short heating times, rapid lowering of the baking temperature or the switchable turbulence enable the fastest possible response to changing production conditions. Its efficiency allows for any cycle: whether with a full load of large batches or a step-by-step loading of individual trays, crates and products being pushed out.
For all bakeries that require a higher degree of automation, we offer our trolley and deck ovens with partial or full automation.
Heuft Industry
HEUFT INDUSTRY
Industrial production or handcrafted quality? With our large oven systems, you don’t have to choose. We prove how perfectly the two go together.
High hourly outputs, baked in an extremely energy-saving mode – this is the recipe for success of the tunnel oven from HEUFT INDUSTRY. It is primarily designed for baking a small number of product types in a linear process chain. The tunnel oven is in its element when 25,000 dough pieces or more per hour are placed on the oven belt for processing.
Our multi-deck ovens ensure maximum flexibility. Up to six hundred square meters of baking area are available at the same time and can be loaded in parallel with free-baked products, tray or tin goods. They are given their individual quality by separately adjustable temperature and steam zones in the individual ovens. In addition, bakers can switch fully automatically between continuous and discontinuous incremental baking at any time.
HEUFT INDUSTRY not only stands for high-performance industrial ovens, but also for the project planning and construction of complex turnkey solutions for the heart of a production facility. It is our trademark to develop customized and highly individual solutions. On behalf of our customers, we provide the necessary human, logistical and technical resources and manage and control all phases of implementation.
ICECOOL
FOCUS ON PROOFING
FOCUS ON PROOFING is our well-considered brand slogan. We specialize exclusively in refrigeration technology for bakeries and possess unparalleled expertise in integrated proofing and cooling processes. With our innovative fermentation technologies, we not only ensure perfect bakery product quality but also take a pioneering role in the market.
Whether fermenting, humidifying, shocking or storing, ICECOOL guarantees a top product that strengthens customer’s competitive position. Whether tailor-made or manufactured in series, every ICECOOL system incorporates the expertise of our experts. To ensure a smooth process – from initial contact to spare parts service – we all work hand in hand. Thus, ICECOOL sustainably relies on a fair and personal partnership in which every bakery is individually supported. Last but not least, energy efficiency is always at the centre of our efforts.

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Unit 3, Modular Business Park,
Norton Road, Stevenage, SG1 2FZ
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Our customers expect long-lasting equipment concepts perfectly tailored to individual recipes and processes – simple, efficient, and resource-friendly. However, it’s not just about the equipment concept; collaboration before, during, and after project execution is crucial. That’s why we work with our clients as partners, always on equal footing. We meet the most demanding requirements together – skilfully and competently. As genuine experts, we are lifelong partners.