Bucher Specials consists of several independent businesses: Bucher Vaslin is the world's leading manufacturer of equipment for grape processing and winemaking; Bucher Foodtech holds a leading international market position with a range of equipment for fruit juice processing; Bucher Drytech offers process technologies for the food industry and equipment for sludge dewatering; and Bucher Landtechnik operates the largest distributorship of tractors and agricultural machinery in Switzerland.

A passion for grapes and wine, coupled with decades of experience, has made Bucher Vaslin the world's leading manufacturer of premium quality equipment for winemaking. Bucher's DELTA destemmer prevents the grapes from bursting or being damaged. Versatile in adapting to different grape varieties, the Bucher tank press produces superior grape must. Bucher VINIMATIC fermentation vessels give control over the wine quality, ensuring maximum extraction of flavour, colour and tannins. Bucher CLIMAT chillers provide the best temperatures for vinification. Bucher Vaslin cross-flow filters are a byword for perfectly clear still wines and stable sparkling wines, maintaining the properties and characteristics of traditional wines. Bucher OSMOTOP concentrators promote enrichment of the grape must and retain the specific character of the terroir. Local field service is provided by our global network of distributors, trained and supported by Bucher Vaslin technicians, to assure 24-hour service worldwide.

High quality products and services have positioned Bucher Foodtech as the market leader in fruit juice processing equipment, especially for producing apple, pear and berry juices. Bucher's fruit reception lines are designed to satisfy the most rigorous standards of hygiene in cleaning the raw material. Then highly sophisticated mills ensure optimised mash preparation. With its drainage system, the Bucher HPXi hydraulic press with a self-optimising control system gives a maximum juice yield with very low sediment content. Equipped with tubular membranes, Bucher's ULTRASTAR and CONTISTAR cross-flow membrane filtration systems produce clear and stable juices, while adsorption and ion exchange systems allow further purification of liquid foods. The multi-stage vacuum evaporators come with an integrated aroma recovery unit. And to round off the range of high-tech products, we offer comprehensive engineering services, installation supervision, commissioning support and staff training.

The large installed base of drying systems in the food industry has earned Bucher Drytech recognition as the world's leading expert in vacuum drying technology. Highly specialised vacuum drying systems allow products to be dried gently to retain their flavour. A vacuum drying cabinet provides a wide range of conditions for processing a variety of products. Zeodration vacuum systems ensure high flavour retention when drying fresh and frozen products.

An adapted Bucher press can also be used for dewatering sludge. Achieving a higher dry matter content than conventional processes, this system allows the sludge to be incinerated without any additional heat treatment. In addition, Bucher Drytech offers a comprehensive range of services to support customers.

Operating in Switzerland, Bucher Landtechnik offers a range of products tailored specifically to the needs of Swiss farmers. The company imports New Holland, Case IH and Steyr tractors; Vicon, Deutz Fahr and Taarup hay and forage equipment; and Case IH combine harvesters. Selling the machinery through networks of premium brand dealers across Switzerland, Bucher Landtechnik provides comprehensive advice, training and spare parts services. Most models in the product lines are on display at the New Holland and Case IH Steyr Show Centre in Niederweningen where product specialists are on hand to give you any advice you may need.