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Best-in-class Equipment and Production Lines for Industrial Bakeries, Wholesale Bakeries, Commissaries, and Retail Shops

A message from Stephen Bloom, our President and CEO

The Value of a Guide and Partner

In a world where increasingly people look to the internet for information and research (after all, you are here!) it is paradoxically more important than ever to work with an experienced guide that can help you sort through all the noise. Allied has been a trusted partner for North American bakeries for over 40 years, and our reputation for ethical practices, devotion to quality, and customer focus is well recognized.

We have assembled a team of suppliers that we believe represents best in class and can provide the most innovative and tailored solutions to your production needs. Browse our site, of course, but most of all, feel free to contact us to see how we might be able to help!

Our Mission

We supply North American Bakeries of all sizes with the most innovative, effective, and reliable solutions for their production needs.  We help our clients to produce with maximum efficiency while at the same time maintaining the integrity, quality, and uniqueness of their products. We maintain a “best-in-class” team of suppliers, a high standard of ethics, and a devotion to ensuring that our clients get the best outcomes from every step they take with Allied in the journey of growing their businesses.

A message from Stephen Bloom, our President and CEO

The Value of a Guide and Partner

In a world where increasingly people look to the internet for information and research (after all, you are here!) it is paradoxically more important than ever to work with an experienced guide that can help you sort through all the noise and replace algorithms with lived experience. Allied has been a trusted partner for North American bakeries for over 40 years, and our reputation for ethical practices, devotion to quality, and customer focus is well recognized.

We have assembled a team of suppliers that we believe represents best in class and can provide the most innovative and tailored solutions to your production needs. Browse our site, of course, but most of all, feel free to contact us to see how we might be able to help!

Our Mission

We supply North American Bakeries of all sizes with the most innovative, effective, and reliable solutions for their production needs.  We help our clients to produce with maximum efficiency while at the same time maintaining the integrity, quality, and uniqueness of their products. We maintain a “best-in-class” team of suppliers, a high standard of ethics, and a devotion to ensuring that our clients get the best outcomes from every step they take with Allied in the journey of growing their businesses.

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Product by Manufacturers

Our Main Partners

The inventor of the rack oven (1958), Revent is recognized as the industry standard for rotating rack convection ovens. Available gas or electric heated. Oven sizes up to “double-double “(4 single rack) capacity,. Pass-through configurations available as well. In addition Revent produces electric deck ovens.

Unique, innovative equipment for extrusion-free production of artisan bread, make-up lines for grissini and other bread snacks, cookie lines, gluten-free lines, pizza and pinsa base production, rack loading and unloading systems, and machinery for other specialty products.

The world leader in vertical mixing systems, SanCassiano has a variety of patented dough mixing technologies tailored specifically to products such as highly hydrated artisan bread and other products. Fully automated systems include carousel, linear robot, and bottom-discharge configurations.

Ova Projects offers depositing and injection lines of unsurpassed weight tolerance with complete C.I.P. and full sanitary construction. Topping lines for cupcakes, muffins, cakes, and pizzas., as well as filling lines for pre-cooked meals such as lasagna and canneloni.

The undisputed leader and specialist in Thermal Oil Oven technology, Heuft is the oldest oven company in Europe and possibly the world. Thermal oil technology offers unmatched baking results, including longer shelf life products, reduced maintenance and energy costs, and floor space savings.

Specializing in equipment for the production of water-based, rather than fat-based creams and fillings uses scrape-surface heat exchanger technology, for greater health benefits, a cleaner label, and longer shelf stability, Soren also has equipment for production of sauces, margarine, icings, etc.

Using a unique system (“soft steam”) for controlling the temperature and humidity in the proofer/retarder, IceCool boxes can give superior proofing and baking results. Their range includes proofers, retarders, blast freezers, and storage freezers, from boxes to complete rooms.

Ingredient handling systems from large silo systems to micro-ingredient feeding systems, Technology Unlimited uses vacuum conveying technology and a unique modular design to feed multiple discharge points simultaneously from one silo. Seamless integration with Sancassiano mixing systems is a given, since T.U. is part of the Sancassiano group of companies.

Industrial tunnel ovens using a variety of technologies depending on the need of the product: indirect and direct fired, impingement, hybrid. Ovens are modular and install quickly compared to more conventional tunnel ovens. The range includes high-temperature ovens for pizza and steel band ovens for cookies and continuous cake production.

Technically highly advanced washing systems for a wide range of applicarions. from small pan and utensil washers to rack washers and industrial tunnel washers, Velox is a family company with nearly 100 years of experience and satisfied customers.

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Equipment by Type

Bakery Technology

Ingredient Handling

Major, Minor, and Micro Ingredient handling systems for accurate delivery of bulk ingredients to individual mixers and/or mixing stations. Modular systems to allow for future expansion.

Mixers

From artisan bread, bagels.pizza, pie dough, and other developed doughs to cookies, cake batters, creams, and icings, we have the ideal solution for your specific product.

Processing Lines

Makeup equipment for bread and bread snacks, cakes, cookies, muffins and cupcakes, pies, gluten-free products, (and your unique product ideas)

Proofers & Retarders

From reach-in and rack proofers to custom built rooms and automated systems, with precise temperature and humidity control to prepare your product properly for baking

Ovens

Rack and deck ovens,  artisan bread ovens,  industrial ovens (thermal oil, cyclothermic, indirect and direct fired tunnel and multi-deck), multiple baking surface and heating options

Post-Bake

Cooling tunnels and conveyors,  pin and vacuum depanning, vertical and horizontal injection, slicing, topping, finishing, freezing, pan washing and more

At Your Service

Our Team

Stephen Bloom

CEO

Brad Winnaman

Development Director / Master Baker

Ryan Harsted

Director of Operations

Nadine Jarvie

Sales Engineer

Ricardo Estrella

Sales Engineer

Per Karlsen

Industrial Sales

Michelle Prentice

Bookkeeping

Sal Giles

Customer Service / Parts

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Stephen Bloom

CEO

Over his 40+ years in the Bakery world, Stephen has been responsible for continually bringing innovative machinery to North American bakers, equipment that over time has come to be accepted as best-in-class. A personal focus on healthy and natural foods and an obsession with quality has informed his decision-making in seeking out partners who have out-of-the-box solutions to offer. From double planetary mixing to thermal oil ovens, these solutions have changed the industry and allowed bakers to produce higher quality products more consistently and more efficiently. As the leader of Allied Bakery Equipment, his aim is to help Allied adapt to a changing business environment and remain an indispensable partner to its clients.

Brad Winnaman

Development Director / Master Baker

Brad Winnaman has been in the restaurant and baking industry for over 35 years. He was the former sous chef at Campanile restaurant in Los Angeles where he then became the master baker and director of operations at La Brea Bakery. Brad has worked as the master baker for Revent, USA and is presently heading the Business Development at Allied.

Brad works closely with clients guiding efficient and effective equipment selection and production processes. From initial consultation to the first product off the line, Brad’s passion for quality and precision ensures every project`s success.

Ryan Harsted

Director of Operations

For nearly 30 years, Ryan has been with Allied Bakery Equipment. Daily responsibilities include collaborating with the Allied sales and support team, providing technical & sales assistance to the team and to dealers and service companies. Additionally, he coordinates both international and domestic shipments with vendors and suppliers to negotiate the best price and delivery dates. His experience as a Revent Authorized Technician and service on Sancassiano equipment helps customers and service agencies with troubleshooting and repairs.

Nadine Jarvie

Sales Engineer

“You could say the baking industry is in my DNA; my Grandfather drove a Helms Bakery Truck throughout San Bernardino County selling baked goods. I have 30 years plus experience in the baking industry and work extremely hard for my clients. I always put customer needs first and never oversell; I am here to help design and build the bakery of your dreams.”

Ricardo Estrella

Sales Engineer

Ricardo brings over 30 years of experience in the baking industry and has been a valued member of the Allied team since 2015. He works with bakeries of all sizes, from retail and wholesale operations to supermarkets and food service suppliers. As a bilingual professional fluent in English and Spanish, Ricardo has played a key role in helping Latino-oriented bakeries expand their businesses.

Per Karlsen

Industrial Sales

In my 35 year career in the confectionary, bakery, and snack food industries, I have owned several companies and have sat on both sides of the negotiating table as both company rep and company engineer doing the purchasing. I enjoy putting complex lines together from engineering to installation and creating long-lasting relationships with my customers. I very much look forward to this next chapter with Allied Bakery Equipment, especially because of their concern for and professionalism towards their customers, which matches my own.

Michelle Prentice

Bookkeeping

Michelle Prentice is the bookkeeper at Allied Bakery Equipment, overseeing daily financial operations with precision and care. With expertise in managing accounts, tracking expenses, and reconciling records, Michelle ensures our finances are organized and up-to-date, supporting the seamless delivery of “best-in-class” bakery equipment to our customers. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys hiking and riding bikes with her family.

Sal Giles

Customer Service / Parts

Sal Giles is our Customer Service and Parts Manager, with extensive knowledge and experience in Customer Service, Inventory Management, Logistics and Procurement. Sal ensures all customer needs are met in a timely matter. In addition to customer service, he also oversees our parts department, managing our inventory, receiving, shipping and purchasing of parts.