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Crazy September 2026

For a whole month, the motto at Thermoplan was: Break out of your routine and have some fun!

Thermoplan at südback 2026: Coffee Solutions for Bakeries, Pastry Shops, and Cafés

Visit Thermoplan at südback in Stuttgart from October 24 to 27, 2026, and discover our highlights for efficient coffee enjoyment, modern milk solutions, and creative beverage concepts.

New bean hoppers, more flexibility!

Bean hoppers in small and medium sizes for the Black&White4

Start of Apprentices 2026: Two Weeks Full of Experiences

The first few weeks for our new apprentices at Thermoplan were all about settling in, getting to know each other, and exploring.

Chilled Foam on the Rocks!

The upgrade for iced beverages

Welcome Young Talents!

Supporting young talent as they embark on their professional careers is a task of great importance to us, one that we pursue with genuine passion.

Mobility Project Recap

Three students, three paths, unforgettable experiences

The thermoplan arena is officially open!

A special milestone for Thermoplan and FC Luzern.

E-Bike Charging Station Challenge in the Canton of Schwyz

Enter to win!

World of Coffee Brussels 2026

What an experience!

Are you ready for Las Vegas? We are definitely ready!

Thermoplan as the new global supplier at WWC 2026 in Las Vegas for the first time

World of Coffee Brussels 2026

We are ready to roast!

Thermoplans own Roastery!

We don’t just build fully automatic coffee machines, we now roast our own coffee as well!

Thermoplan at the SUVA certification event

Insights into our pre-assembly team

It’s a wrap: This was the WLAC 2026!

For three days, San Diego hosted the global latte art scene.

San Diego, we’re ready!

The World Latte Art Championship is coming up!

Review Internorga 2026

Five wonderful days in Hamburg!

Sustainability Report 2025

Focus on the circular economy

ThermoplanConnect 2.0 is here!

Smarter and faster: the next level of digital coffee technology

Thermoplan at Internorga 2026

Innovation, Variety & Smart Coffee Solutions

2025 in a Nutshell

And with that, the 2025 season comes to an end.

Black&White4 compact with Dual‑Milk Solution

It's finally here: the long-awaited two-milk solution for the Black&White4 compact.

SRF DOK at Thermoplan

A look behind the scenes

Review of Future Day 2025

Curiosity and zest for action

Mikafi on Air

Experience Mikafi – now all in one place!

Thermoplan is the new namesake of the FCL stadium

For the next ten years, the stadium will be known as the "thermoplan arena".

Highlights at Alles für den Gast 2025!

Thermoplan is looking forward to Salzburg!

That was the Host 2025

Five days full of coffee, tea and innovation

Our Highlights at HOST 2025!

What awaits visitors at the Thermoplan stand?

Crazy September 2025

Experiences, team spirit and pure Thermoplan feeling!

HOST 2025 here we come!

Milan becomes the stage and Thermoplan delivers the show!

Thermoplan acquires Mikafi

The journey continues!

The adventure of working life begins!

Vocational training is more than just a duty for us - it is a matter close to our hearts.

That was the WLAC 2025

Three days full of coffee and impressive latte art!

The Sustainability Report 2024 is here!

Our commitment to tomorrow can be experienced today

Ready for the World of Coffee 2025 in Geneva

From June 26 to 28, 2025, the global coffee community will gather at the World of Coffee in Geneva

Review World of Coffee Jakarta

From May 15 to 17, Thermoplan was represented at the World of Coffee in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Black&White4 Competizione now officially available to order

The Black&White4 Competizione is now available and ready to take the global gastronomy scene by storm!

InnoPitch Event 2025 - Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency

Shaping the energy efficiency of the future together.

Christian Matzke becomes new Managing Director of Thermoplan Germany

We are pleased to announce that Christian Matzke will take over the management of Thermoplan Germany as of April 1, 2025.

Review Internorga 2025 – Thermoplan inspires with world champion!

The Internorga in Hamburg was a complete success!

Opening of the Coffee Academy

Welcome to the Thermoplan Coffee Academy - where coffee becomes art!

Goodbye Black&White3!

The time has come for our Black&White3 - it is going into well-deserved retirement!

In memory of Esther Steiner

It was with great regret that we had to say goodbye to our founder Esther Steiner last week.

Heading to Hamburg – Internorga 2025

Thermoplan will be part of Internorga once again in 2025! From March 14 to 18, 2025, we’ll be showcasing our latest products and innovations in Hall A4, Booth 304.

Best Supplier Award 2024

Mechanics, electronics and injection molding - these suppliers were named the best in 2024

Review of the year 2024

What a year!

Upcycling Coffee Sacks

Another Step Towards Sustainable Materials

Discover our new coffee blog now!

Discover the fascinating world of coffee with Thermoplan: tips on preparation methods, product information, coffee recipes and background knowledge about the bean.

Ready, Set, Go! – uniqueBean project officially approved

Great news! The Ethiopian government has officially approved the uniqueBean project, giving us the green light to proceed. Now the real work begins!

Review Südback 2024

The four days at Südback 2024 in Stuttgart were a complete success.

We are at the WEGA 2024

Show us your skills!

The Swiss Manufacturing Award 2024 goes to Thermoplan!

We are proud and delighted to have received the prestigious Swiss Manufacturing Award 2024 from the Institute of Technology Management at the University of St. Gallen!

Croissants and breads in Stuttgart

Thermoplan at südback 2024!

We like to MOVE it!

Our in-house fitness studio MOVE officially opened its doors at the beginning of July!

Crazy September - here's to another one!

Everything a little different

Nominated for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2024

Adrian Steiner has qualified as one of three finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 in the Industry, High-Tech & Life Sciences category.

Black&White4 CTS hits the Big Apple

Thermoplan USA, along with distributor Espresso Mio in New Jersey, solved a problem for Gregorys Coffee on the Friday before the Labor Day weekend.

A good start to the apprenticeship

On 2 August, 11 new apprentices started their apprenticeship with us! They are immersing themselves in exciting professional worlds and shaping the innovations of tomorrow!

Location with a future

KAFFEE & Co.

New Life for Black&White3 machines

With the "Re-Use" project, we are bringing used Black&White3 machines back from the market to Weggis for thorough inspection.

A complete success!

Review of the WLAC Copenhagen

Grand Opening unique

Wow - what a day! After almost 960 days of construction since the ground-breaking ceremony in November 2021, the time had finally come!

New booth for the World Latte Art Championships

Hej København, here we come!

Black&White4 Competizione

«Competizione» – where competitive spirit and excellence meet!

Making headway

In the latest edition of the Global Coffee Report, Adrian Steiner talks about the latest highlights, among other things!

Own electricity thanks to solar panels

We work with green electricity!

Our first production in the new unique building is set up!

The new building will be officially opened in the week of 17 June 2024.

Review of the Rigi 2024 tüftelCamp

A tüftelCamp was held at Thermoplan for the third time.

Sustainability Report 2023

Our Sustainability Report 2023 is here!

uniqueBean – A social project in Ethiopia

2024 is a special year for Thermoplan. Together, we are celebrating our 50th anniversary and the opening of our new building unique.

50 years of Thermoplan!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... US!

Recap Intergastra & Internorga

After a relaxing break, we started the new year full of energy, as the renowned Intergastra and Internorga trade fairs in Germany were on our programme.

Unique MOVE - in-house fitness studio and much more!

In the new building unique, our company's own fitness studio opens, equipped with highly professional equipment. A separate area for group training sessions, yoga or pilates is also available.

Welcome to Café unique: where coffee meets inspiration!

The anticipation is growing, because our Café unique will soon be opening its doors!

Thermoplan makes world champions!

Shortly before the end of the year, we received the good news: our Black&White4 CTS has qualified as a world champion machine for the World Latte Art Championships 2024 - 2027!

Recycled packaging for spare parts

Thermoplan relies on recycled packaging materials

Review 2023 and outlook 2024

The year 2023 is slowly but surely drawing to a close. At Thermoplan, we prefer to look to the future, but in this case, it is definitely worth taking a look at the past.

Best Supplier 2023

And the award for the best supplier goes to...

Host 2023 - Coffee, innovations and partnerships

180'000 visitors, 2'000 exhibitors, 166 countries

Crazy September

Third edition of the Thermoplan Crazy September

Freshly brewed efficiency

Find out in the article what logistics processes have to do with our sustainability goals.

More sustainable future thanks to LED

Thermoplan to convert all lighting by the end of the year

Starbucks visit in Weggis

Thank you very much for the visit!

We are at the Host 2023 - with a new appearance!

Safe and sustainable - Shuttle packaging

Reusing packaging saves material – in the long term

Social engagement 2023

Since last year, all Thermoplaners are allowed to do a social engagement.

A warm welcome!

Today, seven new apprentices start their professional career at Thermoplan.

Looking for the right fully automatic coffee machine?

Windows, roof, facade - the shell of the new building unique takes shape

The total height has almost been reached and the shell of the new building is slowly but surely being built. We are starting with the windows.

Great views

Compared to the existing buildings, our new building unique is three floors higher and thus offers magnificent views of the surroundings.

Sports offer promotes employees' health

For the past year, all employees have been able to attend a free weekly outdoor training session.

Summer vibes at Thermoplan

Heaven & Hell - At the summer party, the unique building was put into operation for the first time.

Our new website is live!

Anyone who clicks on our website since yesterday will immediately notice that everything looks a little different. Because the Thermoplan website appears in new splendour!

Inavant study

Product innovation & climate management

Mindful use of food in the cantine

Avoiding waste and saving money with clever food planning

100th podcast episode with BoD President Andri Pol

The 100th episode of thermoplan talk is online. This time, host Michael Schweizer talks to Chairman of the Board Andri Pol.

Efficient power saving thanks to standby function

Thanks to the new standby function, the power consumption of the Black&White fully automatic coffee machines can be reduced by up to 20%.

Hotelier of the Year 2023

Almost 1000 guests were present at this year's Hotelier of the Year award ceremony at Europapark Rust. Thermoplan Germany was also there as a sponsor.

Partner Meeting 2023 - Visit from Germany

Our colleagues from Thermoplan Germany travelled to us in Weggis with over 30 partners, where we spent two exciting days together.

First impression - bright atrium in the new building unique

Already from the outside, the new building will be a real eye-catcher and the entrance area has nothing less to offer.

Technical room - the heart of the new building unique

Work is progressing in the heart of the building, the technical room in the basement. Countless ventilation elements and ducts are being installed over an area of 300 m2.

TüftelCamp Rigi 2023

The second tüftelCamp of tüftelPark Rigi was a complete success! 13 motivated young inventors set themselves a challenging task last week!

Optimisation of supplier routes

Cleveres Supply Chain Management saves travelling and money - also thanks to new logistics company

Best Supplier Award 2022

Computechnic, Valbag and A. Späni AG receive the Best Supplier Award 2022 from Thermoplan.

The Black&White4 CT - New Arrival in the BW4 product line

We have a new arrival! With the Black&White4 CT, we are expanding our product line with a fully automatic machine that focuses on coffee and tea preparation.

Great enthusiasm at Internorga 2023

The leading international trade fair for the entire out-of-home market got off to a successful start with numerous new formats and convinced as a platform for exchange and inspiration.

Coffee break with Melanie Nolte

Time for a coffee break? Read the exciting article by our Managing Director, Melanie Nolte, and find out why now is the right time for more women in the coffee world.

New association tüftelPark Rigi organises second tüftelCamp at Thermoplan

The newly founded association tüftelPark Rigi is organising the second tüftelCamp in the facilities of Thermoplan Weggis.

Thermoplan at Internorga 2023 - Premium foam with milk alternatives enables new coffee variety

Visit the Thermoplan Germany team at the Internorga in Hamburg in Hall A4, Stand 304.

Climate protection

Businesses overtake politics

Ribbed elements for flexible room designs

In Weggis, several articulated lorries drove up again in January. They delivered concrete slabs, so-called rib elements, for the new building unique.

Founding of the tüftelPark Rigi association enables further project weeks for young people

On 23 January 2023, the founding papers of the tüftelPark Rigi association were signed at the Thermoplan premises.

Free e-charging stations for employees

In the Thermoplan underground parking garage, not only free parking spaces are now available, but also charging stations.

For the first time Thermoplan USA participates in NAFEM 2023

The Thermoplan subsidiary, based in Reno, NV, will introduce the Black&White4 CTMplus and Black&White4 neo CTM P to the North American market.

Diverse developments in 2022

In 2022, Thermoplan has again launched several innovations with Pitcher Foam, various Self Serve options and Ambient Water, which simplify operation and coffee preparation.

Sustainable staff restaurant

Lunch@Thermoplan – regional & yummy

Alshaya Technical becomes Master Distributor in the MENA region

Thermoplan AG announces the cooperation with Alshaya Group as authorised Master Distributor for the MENA region.

Coffee competence in Costa Rica

At the end of October, our division leaders were in Costa Rica and visited some of the country's coffee farms.

Thermoplan with unique barista option at Alles für den Gast Salzburg

In addition to the Black&White4 neo, we will be presenting the Pitcher Foam function of the Black&White4 CTMplus at Alles für den Gast in Salzburg, which enables classic barista craftsmanship on a ful

A first look into the unique building

The design and layout of the rooms is taking more and more shape and so the first drafts have already been visualised.

Sustainable environmental design for new construction unique

Sustainability is uniquely central to new construction. Not only inside the building, but also on the outside.

Thermoplan with unique barista option at südback Stuttgart

Our colleagues from Thermoplan Germany will be represented at südback from 22 to 25 October 2022 at Messe Stuttgart.

Science Based Target Initiative confirms climate targets of Thermoplan AG

Thermoplan AG has had its emission reduction targets recognized by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Shuttle warehouse roof as an energy supplier

Production energy thanks to photovoltaic system

tüftelPark Rigi takes place for the first time - in the location of Thermoplan

Tinkering together on a problem and getting to know different technical professions - the tüftelPark Rigi launches its first project in our Weggis premises.

SepTEAMber

Last month, our employees were able to take part in job exchanges, learn more about projects at presentations and take part in numerous after-work events. The focus was always on team building.

Unique in facts and figures

Many milestones have already been reached, some are still to come. Time for a few facts and figures.

Milestone in new building uniquely reached

The floor slab of the new building unique has been in place since last week. On 9 July, we celebrated this important interim result together with the Thermoplan staff and the companies involved in the

Bike to work - A different way to get to work

Annoying traffic jams, overcrowded buses and delayed trains in exchange for physical exercise and lots of fresh air. A commute to work can also be this relaxed and close to nature.

The pre-assembly team

Sustainability starts with our employees

After more than 20 years: Change of management at Thermoplan Deutschland GmbH

Wolfgang Peterka, Managing Director of Thermoplan Deutschland GmbH, takes over the management of Thermoplan Austria as of 1 October after more than 20 years. His successor is Melanie Nolte.

Espresso with high-tech - contribution in the IT SME sector

The magazine IT Mittelstand reports on digitalisation at Thermoplan.

Thermoplan Germany at the Internorga in Hamburg

Thermoplan Germany will be present at Internorga in Hamburg from 30 April to 4 May 2022. We look forward to welcoming you in Hall A4, Stand 304.

Thermoplan begins new partnership with Selecta

On 7 February 2022, our CEO, Adrian Steiner, had the pleasure of signing the contract at Selecta in Cham together with Christian Schmitz, CEO Selecta.