The Novum Boilers solution
Novum Boilers delivers boiler solutions designed with the bakery industry in mind. A key distinguishing feature is the option for hybrid operation: our systems can automatically switch between gas and electricity, depending on energy demand and the availability of sustainable sources. This gives bakeries flexibility in their energy use, reduces emissions, and prepares them for a fully electric future.
Our boilers are also built entirely from stainless steel. This means stagnant water causes no issues inside the boiler — a crucial advantage for batch production, where systems are regularly shut down. The result is a longer lifespan, reduced maintenance, and an installation perfectly suited to the dynamic nature of the bakery environment.
When it comes to sustainability, our boilers stand out as well. With low-emission combustion and intelligent heat recovery, energy losses are minimized and the CO₂ footprint is significantly reduced. Together, these features ensure a reliable, efficient, and future-ready heat supply that supports both production continuity and the sustainability goals of modern bakeries.
Your advantage with Novum Boilers
With Novum, you choose:
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A boiler built to handle batch operation.
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Lower maintenance costs thanks to stainless steel construction.
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Energy-efficient, future-ready heating solutions.
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A partner who understands your industry.
Challenges bakeries
Common challenges faced by bakeries include:
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Maintaining a consistent heat supply for dough preparation and baking ovens.
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Managing batch production where the boiler is frequently started up and shut down.
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Meeting strict hygiene and food safety standards.
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Achieving energy efficiency to control production costs.
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Reducing emissions and improving sustainability to meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations.
At Bakkers Brigade in Ouderkerk a/d Amstel, we recently replaced a conventional low-pressure steam boiler with an innovative hybrid installation. This boiler automatically switches between gas and electricity, depending on energy demand and the availability of renewable energy. The result is a system that is not only flexible but also future-ready.
The installation is equipped with an advanced flue gas condenser. It recovers residual heat from exhaust gases, preheats feedwater, and reuses energy from blowdown water. This intelligent use of available energy sources significantly increases efficiency and reduces overall energy consumption.
Thanks to this solution, Bakkers Brigade can:
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Flexibly respond to the energy market by using the most favorable energy source at any given time.
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Substantially reduce emissions through optimal use of electricity and more efficient combustion.
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Lower operating costs by saving energy and utilizing waste heat streams more effectively.
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Be fully prepared for an all-electric future, without relying on fossil fuels.
What makes this project unique is the combination of efficiency, sustainability, and reliability. The hybrid boiler operates flawlessly in a production environment where continuity and hygiene are essential. For Bakkers Brigade, this represents not only a step toward greater sustainability but also an investment that pays off daily through improved efficiency and operational reliability.
