Cropster + CEPros
Better Data. Better Roasts. A Better-Run Roastery.
Coffee Equipment Pros is proud to be a Cropster Reseller Partner, connecting roasters with one of the coffee industry’s most powerful platforms for roast profiling, quality control, inventory management and production planning.
Whether you’re roasting on a brand-new automated system or a used coffee roaster with decades of life left in it, Cropster can help you roast more consistently, operate more efficiently and make smarter decisions with your data.
Why Start with CEPros?
Because software doesn’t operate in a vacuum. It has to connect to the machine on your production floor, fit your current workflow, and make sense for where your business is headed.
As coffee-equipment specialists and a Cropster Reseller Partner, CEPros can help you:
- Check compatibility for your current roaster—or one you’re considering on our site
- Understand available connection pathways
- Identify the Cropster package that fits your operation
- Connect directly with Cropster through our partner channel
Connects to More Than 1,000 Roasting Machine Models—Old and New
This is one of the reasons we’re especially excited about Cropster.
Cropster works with more than 1,000 roasting machine models of virtually any age. Many newer machines offer plug-and-play connectivity, while Cropster Connector options enable connection to many older, less automated commercial roasters. According to Cropster, the oldest roasting machine connected to Cropster is more than 100 years old.
So no, you don’t necessarily need to replace a great roaster just to gain access to modern roasting intelligence.
At CEPros, we work with everything from small-shop roasters to vintage rebuilds to complete industrial roasting plants. We understand that a machine’s age doesn’t determine the quality of coffee it can produce—or the value of the data behind it.
Ready to Put Your Roast Data to Work?
You already know how much experience goes into producing great coffee. Cropster helps you capture that experience, share it with your team and repeat it more consistently. Start through Coffee Equipment Pros to explore Cropster, check your machine’s connectivity, and find the right package for your roastery.
Questions before you begin?
Contact CEPros and tell us what machine you’re roasting on, or what used roaster you're looking to purchase from CEPros, to check for Cropster compatibility.
FAQ
Will Cropster work with an older or used coffee roaster?
Very possibly. Cropster supports more than 1,000 roasting machine models of various ages. According to Cropster, the oldest connected machine is over 100 years old. Newer machines may offer plug-and-play connectivity, while other commercial roasters can connect through sensors or Cropster Connector hardware.
Does Cropster automate my roaster?
Cropster can provide monitoring, predictions, alerts, and replay capabilities. Gas control, airflow control, drum-speed control, and other automation features depend on the specific manufacturer, model, and connection.
Can I bring my existing roast curves into Cropster?
Yes. Cropster allows roast curves from other systems to be imported, helping roasters preserve previous profile work when moving to Cropster.
Does Cropster support multiple roasters or locations?
Yes. Cropster can synchronize profiles, schedules and inventory across multiple machines and locations, with packages designed to support increasingly complex operations.
How do I get started through CEPros?
Click any Explore Cropster with CEPros button on this page. You’ll be taken to our CEPros Cropster partner page, where you can review the next steps and connect with Cropster through our reseller partnership.