2000’s
Numerous patents: methods of uniform slicing using rotary cutting wheels, transverse slicing components, plurality of knives held under tension, and knife/knife holder pertaining to cutting wheel; apparatus for dicing machine with improved squareness; knife blade with a concave, curved characteristic; food dicing machine with adjustable stripper plate; improved impeller; cutting head and mounting support system; pump assembly.
2000’s
The fourth generation of the Urschel family,
Rick and Andy Urschel and Heather Lynch, joined the company.
2002
The DiversaCut 2110® Dicer is introduced. It is noted for superior dices and the ability to accept large input product up to 10 inches.
2003
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the potato chip, Urschel participated along with Ohio-based chippers to produce the world’s largest bag of potato chips. With the Model CC in tow, some of the Urschel team drove to the Ohio State Fair. A complete potato chip line was set-up under a large 20 x 40 ft tent. After 8 hours, the specially made bag standing 8’ tall by 5’ wide x 5’ deep, was filled to the top with an amazing 1,082.5 lb of potato chips. This shattered the previous Guinness World Record of 450 lb.
2004
Urschel Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (UAP) (formerly Urschel Asia Test Facility) forms in Singapore, and other direct sales offices in China, Thailand, and India open.
Another building addition (12,500 square feet) is completed for a total of 230,300 square feet. This includes the state-of-the-art No Bake Foundry which offers the latest in foundry technology.
2005
A 5,000 square foot addition expands the Product Test Cutting Facility. This doubles the amount of space to meet ongoing customer demand, increases storage space, and facilitates ongoing research and development.
2006
Urschel opens Urschel Equipment, a new department of the company dedicated to the purchasing and selling of refurbished Urschel machinery.
The Model M6 Dicer is introduced. This dicer combines all of the strengths of the previous Models M, M3, and M-L Dicers, plus has increased sanitation and a streamlined design.
The relocated new Urschel International Ltd. France subsidiary office has its grand opening.
The U.S.D.A Dairy Division accepted Model CCX-D Cheese Shredder is introduced. The CCX-D offers highly polished interior and exterior surfaces and simple access through hinged and swing-away openings to promote sanitation and ease maintenance.
2007
The DiversaCut Sprint® Dicer is introduced.
The Sprint is a rugged, compact dicer designed for precise, efficient small scale production runs.
2009
The TranSlicer® 2510 Cutter replaces the TranSlicer® 2500. The new cutter offers a larger discharge chute, sloped sheet metal, and other engineered improvements.