What Hiperbaric does

Hiperbaric is a Spain-based (Burgos) industrial manufacturer of High Pressure Processing (HPP) equipment for the food and beverage industry, founded in 2000 and recognized as the global leader in HPP equipment with more than 400 systems installed worldwide. Its core technology applies hydrostatic pressure up to 6,000 bar — without heat — to inactivate pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) and extend shelf life while preserving fresh-like nutritional and sensory quality. The product portfolio spans the compact Hiperbaric 55 for research and small-scale use, the mid-capacity Hiperbaric 300 for tolling operations, and the industrial Hiperbaric 525 for high-throughput commercial processors. The company also offers HPP In-Bulk pre-packaging processing (over 4,000 L/hr throughput) and, through an exclusive license from CSIRO, a High Pressure Thermal Processing (HPTP/PATS) technology combining pressure with temperatures up to 250°F to produce shelf-stable low-acid products.

The company monetizes primarily through capital equipment sales to food and beverage processors, tolling operators, and research institutions, supplemented by its HPP Support Program (professional services, maintenance, and spare parts). GTM is consultative, enterprise field sales supplemented by tolling-facility channel partnerships (e.g., Bevara HPP in North Carolina) that extend HPP access to mid-market manufacturers without requiring direct capital outlay. Customer segments are horizontally distributed across clean-label food and beverage processors, raw pet food manufacturers, and academic/research institutions, with recent expansion into the Southeast US and growing penetration of the raw pet food safety segment (e.g., Instinct in Nebraska, milestone 400th system installation in June 2025). The HPP equipment market is forecast to grow from ~$752M in 2023 to ~$1.64B by 2032 (8.1% CAGR), with North America representing ~42% of global revenue, providing a structurally expanding tailwind for Hiperbaric's installed-base model.

Name

Hiperbaric

Website

https://hiperbaric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hiperbaric is a Spain-based manufacturer and global leader of High Pressure Processing (HPP) equipment for the food, beverage, and pet food industries, selling capital systems (Hiperbaric 55, 300, 525, In-Bulk, and licensed HPTP) to processors, tolling operators, and research institutions worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Burgos

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. HPP Equipment Sales: Hiperbaric manufactures and sells High Pressure Processing (HPP) equipment systems (e.g., Hiperbaric 55, 300, 525 models) to food and beverage processors, tolling facilities, and research institutions. Equipment sales represent the primary revenue stream, with systems sold as capital equipment requiring significant upfront investment from buyers.
2. HPP Support Program: Hiperbaric offers a comprehensive HPP Support Program cited by customers as a decisive factor in equipment selection, suggesting ongoing support, maintenance, and potentially spare parts/services revenue associated with installed equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hiperbaric manufactures and sells industrial High Pressure Processing (HPP) equipment systems used by food and beverage processors to non-thermally pasteurize packaged products, inactivate pathogens, and extend refrigerated shelf life. The product line spans compact research units (Hiperbaric 55) to large commercial systems (Hiperbaric 300 and 525), supplemented by HPP In-Bulk bulk processing technology and the High Pressure Thermal Processing (HPTP/PATS) platform based on an exclusive CSIRO license.

Product overview

Hiperbaric is a Spain-based manufacturer and global leader in High Pressure Processing (HPP) equipment for the food and beverage industry. The company offers a portfolio of HPP systems including the Hiperbaric 55 (compact), Hiperbaric 300 (mid-capacity for tolling), and Hiperbaric 525 (large-scale commercial), alongside advanced processing technologies such as HPP In-Bulk technology for high-throughput pre-packaging processing and HPTP (High Pressure Thermal Processing) which combines pressure with heat for shelf-stable products using CSIRO's licensed technology. The product line serves food safety applications across meats, juices, seafood, dairy, ready-to-eat meals, and pet food sectors, supporting clean-label and minimally processed food production worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HPTP (High Pressure Thermal Processing): High Pressure Thermal Processing technology combining high pressure with temperatures up to 250°F to achieve shelf-stable products, incorporating CSIRO's insulated canister technology licensed exclusively to Hiperbaric
• HPP In-Bulk
• HPP Support Program

Products and services

• Hiperbaric 55 HPP System A compact High Pressure Processing system used by food processors and research/academic institutions for non-thermal pasteurization of packaged products, validation studies, and small-scale commercial production.
• Hiperbaric 300 HPP System Mid-capacity High Pressure Processing equipment used by food and beverage manufacturers and tolling service providers for commercial-scale non-thermal pasteurization of packaged foods.
• Hiperbaric 525 HPP System Large-capacity High Pressure Processing equipment used by high-volume food and beverage processors for commercial-scale non-thermal pasteurization of packaged products, including meat, poultry, seafood, beverages, and ready-to-eat meals.
• HPP In-Bulk Technology A High Pressure Processing configuration that processes liquid and pumpable food products in bulk prior to packaging, delivering throughput above 4,000 liters per hour and supporting circular-economy water recovery of up to 85%.
• High Pressure Thermal Processing (HPTP / PATS) A Hiperbaric HPP platform, also known as Pressure-Assisted Thermal Sterilization (PATS), built on an exclusive worldwide license (ex-Australia/New Zealand) to CSIRO's insulated canister technology. It delivers the food safety outcomes of thermal pasteurization while preserving the freshness and quality of HPP, and is positioned for shelf-stable low-acid foods.
• HPP Support Program An after-sales support program for Hiperbaric equipment owners covering spare parts, preventive maintenance, technical service, and operator training, cited by customers as a decisive factor in equipment selection.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 85% water recovery and recirculation in HPP processing vs. traditional thermal pasteurization
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• American Pasteurization Company (APC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026American Pasteurization Company installed a new Hiperbaric 525 HPP system at its Milwaukee facility to support growing demand for clean-label, minimally processed foods and beverages. The expansion enhances APC's capacity, operational flexibility, and service reliability to meet customer needs in premium refrigerated food sectors.
• Oklahoma State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2026Oklahoma State University's Robert M. Kerr Food & Agricultural Products Center installed a Hiperbaric 55 HPP system as part of a $7 million state-supported modernization initiative, including $1 million in recurring annual support. The installation strengthens in-state validation capacity for Oklahoma food processors who previously had to seek advanced processing services outside the region, positioning the state as a regional hub for advanced food processing.
• Bevara HPPcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2025Hiperbaric partnered with newly established Bevara HPP to install a Hiperbaric 300 system at Bevara HPP's facility in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina — the first dedicated HPP tolling facility in the state. The 48,006 sq. ft. facility represents a significant investment in Southeast U.S. food processing infrastructure. Bevara HPP cited Hiperbaric's innovation, reliability, and comprehensive HPP Support Program as decisive factors in their selection. The facility will offer HPP tolling, packaging, labeling, cold storage, and logistics services across North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Indiana, with full operations expected by Q1 2026.
• CSIRO (Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 October 2025CSIRO's insulated canister technology for High Pressure Thermal Processing (HPTP/PATS) is licensed exclusively to Hiperbaric. This technology enables hybrid processing combining high pressure with elevated temperatures (up to 250°F) to achieve shelf-stable products with greater microbial inactivation, extending HPP capabilities into low-acid and shelf-stable food markets. The technology is currently being tested with a leading pet food manufacturer for production implementation.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• JBT Avure Technologies: JBT's Avure Technologies division is the most direct competitor to Hiperbaric in industrial High Pressure Processing equipment for food applications. Both companies manufacture commercial HPP systems for pathogen inactivation and shelf-life extension, selling into the same food and beverage processors and tolling facility customers globally.
• UHDE High Pressure Technologies: UHDE High Pressure Technologies (ThyssenKrupp Uhde subsidiary) designs and builds high-pressure systems used in food and industrial processing. It directly competes with Hiperbaric in industrial-scale HPP equipment, particularly for high-volume food processing applications.
• Kobe Steel (Industrial Machinery / Kobelco): Kobe Steel / Kobelco is one of the pioneering manufacturers of HPP equipment for food applications and a long-standing direct competitor to Hiperbaric, particularly in Asia-Pacific markets. Both companies produce commercial HPP systems for food preservation.

Broad incumbents

• Multivac: Multivac is a global leader in packaging and food processing equipment. While not a focused HPP equipment player, it competes in adjacent food preservation and processing solutions (packaging, slicing, automation) sold to the same food and beverage manufacturer customers.
• GEA Group: GEA Group is one of the largest food processing equipment manufacturers globally, offering separators, homogenizers, and thermal/non-thermal processing systems. It serves the same food and beverage processor customers as Hiperbaric with broader processing portfolios.
• Bühler Group: Bühler is a leading global supplier of food processing equipment across grain, chocolate, dairy, and other segments. While focused on different unit operations, Bühler sells into the same industrial food manufacturer customer base as Hiperbaric.
• SPX Flow Technology: SPX Flow designs and manufactures industrial pumps, valves, mixers, and processing equipment serving food and beverage manufacturers. It competes in tangential fluid handling and processing equipment categories adjacent to Hiperbaric's high-pressure pumping systems.
• Tetra Pak: Tetra Pak is a dominant incumbent in dairy and beverage processing equipment (heat exchangers, separators, packaging). It serves the same fluid-food customers as Hiperbaric and competes broadly for food processing capital equipment spending.
• Marel: Marel is a leading global provider of food processing equipment, especially for meat, poultry, and fish. While primarily focused on protein processing rather than HPP, Marel competes for capital equipment budgets at the same food manufacturer customers as Hiperbaric.

Emerging players

• Baotou Kebain Food Machinery: Baotou Kebain is a Chinese HPP equipment manufacturer emerging as a competitor in the lower-cost tier of the global HPP market. It offers commercial HPP systems targeting Chinese and select international food processors, overlapping with Hiperbaric's product category at potentially lower price points.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HiperbaricHPP

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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