Effective January 1, 2026

Effective January 1, 2026, the Urschel portfolio of food cutting solutions will grow by offering KRONEN commercial processing solutions throughout Asia via Urschel Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (UAP) and throughout Italy via Urschel International Ltd. Italy. Urschel customers will benefit from exploring KRONEN-based food processing solutions including washers, dicers, slicers, dryers, and conveyors backed by the solid support from Urschel.

KRONEN stands for machines and lines that enable hygienic, safe, sustainable, and efficient processing of fresh foods – to find the right solution for every customer.

“Urschel has always partnered with food processors to explore more options and support our customers. Through providing KRONEN systems, the Urschel network of sales and support extends even more processing solutions that work with Urschel precision cutting machinery. Invention and innovation are part of who we are as a company. We are always moving forward to discover new cutting methods and new ways to help our customers. These goals remain at the forefront of what we do,” said Alan Major, Chief Sales Officer, Urschel. The KRONEN initiative was first announced May 13, 2025.

Beginning in May 2025, customers in the U.S. and Mexico were able to purchase KRONEN equipment directly from Urschel. Soon after, Urschel direct offices in Pakistan and China
joined KRONEN equipment directly through Urschel. And, as of January 1, 2026, customers in Italy and throughout more areas in Asia will have the same benefit. Existing Urschel sales representatives will continue to assist with both Urschel and KRONEN product inquiries, ensuring seamless support and service.

The sales collaboration will begin in the United States and Mexico in July. In Asia, Urschel will take over sales starting in 2026. Urschel and KRONEN are united by a range of strategic goals to combine their strengths and develop together. Urschel customers should contact their local Urschel salesperson in the U.S. and Mexico via urschel.com if interested in a KRONEN purchase or to learn more about KRONEN products visit kronen.eu. More and more information about KRONEN systems will be added to the Urschel website in the coming months.

About Urschel Laboratories, Inc.

Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Chesterton, Indiana, Urschel is the global leader in food cutting technology. With a legacy of innovation and quality, Urschel designs and
manufactures precision cutting equipment for food processors worldwide. Processors rely on Urschel to supply quality, high-capacity machinery including potato chip slicers, cheese
shredders, cheese dicers, fruit and vegetable cutting equipment, and allied food processing solutions. Urschel machines are known for their durability, efficiency, and accuracy, helping customers improve productivity and product consistency across a wide range of applications.

About KRONEN GmbH

Based in Kehl and Rhein, Germany, KRONEN GmbH is a leading developer and manufacturer of machines and systems for the food processing industry. With decades of
expertise, KRONEN specializes in equipment for washing, peeling, cutting, mixing, and packaging. Excelling in assisting commercial food processor everywhere, popular systems
include: the PL 40K gentle, abrasive peeler, the AMS 220 versatile peeler, the AS 6 for fresh and fast apple processing, the Tona V controlled, multi-use cutter, and the DECONWA Prep decontamination system. KRONEN solutions are recognized globally for their reliability, innovation, and commitment to food safety.