Wafer technological training

Customized wafer baking technology training

Tailored to your needs
Leobendorf, Austria | At your site
People interested in wafer technology and equipment
German, English

This course will be customized to suit your individual needs. Based on your learning objectives and the target group we will together define the scope of the training. We will provide a training draft comprising recommended modules and training methodologies.

It is possible to combine technical with technological content.

This training is ideal for groups of 3-8 people.

Eagerness to learn about wafer machines, functionalities, processes and technologies.

  • Snacks, soft drinks, coffee breaks and lunch
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Letter of invitation for visa application and support finding the right accommodations
  • Digital training material
  • Certificate confirming your attendance
  • The batter – ingredients, their function and specification
  • The batter mixing process 
  • Mechanisms of baking – What happens inside the baking plate 
  • Cream mixing, refining & aeration 
  • Cream spreading 
  • Wafers & moisture – moisture migration and the effects on the wafer sheet 
  • Typical wafer defects and how to avoid them
  • Quality assurance methods 

Your course instructors

Head of Application Technology Wafer Equipment

Andreas Clemenz

Andreas Clemenz graduated in food and biotechnology from the BOKU Vienna (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences). Andreas has experience working in product development for muesli, cereal bars and confectionery products such as wafers and chocolates. In 2013 he joined our company to lead our team of technologists in Leobendorf.

Application Technologist

Patrick Kienmeyer

Patrick Kienmeyer graduated as a nutritionist from the University of Vienna, writing his diploma thesis at the BOKU (University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences). In 2011 he joined our team as an application technologist. Patrick has been supporting our wafer customers in the Wafer Innovation Center in Leobendorf as well as on-site. He also shares his knowledge and experience as a trainer.

Application Technologist

Jana Mäschle

Jana Mäschle graduated as a food technologist from the Technical University of Munich Weihenstephan. After gaining experience in product development, she joined us as an application technologist in 2015. Jana supports our wafer customers in the Wafer Innovation Center in Leobendorf as well as on-site. She has been working as a trainer and sharing her expertise since 2017.

Customer Training

Richard Lehr

Richard Lehr brings extensive technical expertise and a passion for mechanical engineering to the team. With a background in mechatronics, he ensures customer success through comprehensive training. Richard integrates his skills and interests into his role, enhancing our service offerings and satisfaction.

Customer Training

David Gross

David Gross has a solid foundation in technical studies and a robust technical education, he brings a wealth of technical expertise to our team. David has a diverse technical background, having worked in various roles that honed his skills and knowledge. Now, as a trainer, he is dedicated to sharing his extensive technical knowledge to ensure your success.

Amenities and equipment

Highly motivated trainer team

Our trainers will introduce you to the world of wafer baking.

Laboratory equipment

Gain practical experience with a single-plate oven, a batter viscosity flow cup, a moisture meter, wafer thickness gauges and a variety of laboratory scale batter mixers.

Other amenities

On-site in Leobendorf you will find a canteen, a company restaurant, a coffee corner and a well-equipped classroom.

How to find us

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Contact our experts

Wafer Innovation Center


service-sales.bhwl@buhlergroup.com

How to find us

General contact picture

Contact our experts

Wafer Innovation Center


service-sales.bhwl@buhlergroup.com