What Henkelman does

Henkelman BV is a Dutch manufacturer of professional vacuum packaging machines headquartered in 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, founded in 1994. The company designs, develops, and distributes chamber vacuum packaging equipment that removes up to 99.8% of air from packaging before sealing, with machines ranging from compact table-top units (Boxer, Aero, Aura, Jumbo, Mini Jumbo) to floor-standing single and double-chamber systems (Marlin, Polar, Falcon, Atmoz) and fully automatic industrial lines (Titaan, Polar Automatic). Specialized offerings include the M-Packer for banknote and document packaging and Diptank shrink tanks.

All machines are built on shared chamber vacuum technology powered by industrial pumps and configurable seal systems. Optional proprietary features include the Advanced Control System (ACS) with up to 20 pre-programmed vacuum programs, Modified Atmosphere Packaging (gas flush), Liquid Control sensor, Soft Air controlled air return, Sensor Control pressure detection, Red Meat Function, and ESD-safe configurations for electrostatic-sensitive electronics. Henkelman backs the equipment with a 3-year standard warranty, stainless steel construction, and guaranteed spare parts availability for up to 10 years after a model ceases production, with parts shipped from a central Netherlands warehouse to dealers within 24 hours.

Henkelman operates a pure indirect sales model, distributing exclusively through a network of over 400 qualified exclusive dealers worldwide with no direct-to-customer sales. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of machines, accessories, and spare parts via these channel partners, supported by a dedicated dealer portal. The company serves meat and fish processors, cheese producers, fruit and vegetable packers, gastronomy and hospitality businesses, professional catering kitchens, retail (butchers, farm shops), and non-food sectors including electronics, medical devices, and currency or document packaging. Named customers span enterprise industrial deployments (Artemis GmbH in Germany with a fully automatic Titaan 2-90 line) and SMB hospitality accounts (Van Melick, Dutch Courage, Alter Miami).

Name

Henkelman

Legal name

Henkelman BV

Website

https://henkelman.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Henkelman BV is a Dutch manufacturer founded in 1994 that designs chamber vacuum packaging machines from table-top to fully automatic industrial systems. It sells exclusively through a global network of over 400 dealers, serving food processing, hospitality, and non-food sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Vacuum Pumps & Systems (IMAHANAD), Tray Sealing & MAP (Modified Atmosphere Packaging) Equipment (IMAHAOAL), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG)

Keywords

• Vacuum packaging machines
• Chamber vacuum sealers
• Industrial food packaging
• Modified atmosphere packaging
• Professional packaging equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

's-hertogenbosch

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Packaging Machine Sales: Henkelman manufactures and sells professional vacuum packaging machines through an exclusive dealer network. Revenue is generated from the sale of equipment ranging from compact table-top models to fully automatic industrial lines. Products include Boxer, Aero, Aura, Marlin, Polar, Falcon, Atmoz, Titaan, and Diptank series, plus accessories and spare parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Henkelman designs, manufactures, and sells professional chamber vacuum packaging machines that extract up to 99.8% of air from packaging before airtight sealing. The portfolio spans compact table-top units (Boxer, Aero, Aura, Jumbo, Mini Jumbo), floor-standing single and double-chamber models (Marlin, Polar, Falcon, Atmoz), fully automatic industrial production lines (Titaan, Polar Automatic), Diptank shrink tanks, and the M-Packer specialized line for banknotes and documents. All machines are sold exclusively through a global network of over 400 qualified dealers.

Product overview

Henkelman is a manufacturer of professional vacuum packaging machines operating a platform-plus-modules architecture. The product portfolio spans five machine categories: table-top models (Boxer, Aero, Aura, Jumbo, Mini Jumbo) for smaller-scale professional use; floor-standing single chamber models (Marlin, Polar Single Chamber, Falcon Single Chamber) for production-oriented environments; floor-standing double chamber models (Polar Double Chamber, Falcon Double Chamber, Atmoz) for higher throughput; automatic industrial models (Polar Automatic, Titaan) for full automation with conveyor systems; and specialized equipment including Diptank shrink tanks and M-Packer for currency/document packaging. All machines share core vacuum technology removing up to 99.8% of air, and support common options including Advanced Control System (ACS), Gas Flush/MAP, Liquid Control, Soft Air, and ESD protection. Products are sold exclusively through a global network of over 400 qualified dealers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M-Packer: Specialized vacuum packaging machine series designed specifically for packaging banknotes and important or voluminous documents such as archives, architectural drawings, bonds, and shares. Features include fraud resistance, volume reduction, and traceability through personal identity codes.

Products and services

• Boxer (Table-top vacuum packaging machine) Table-top vacuum packaging machine with a professional appearance and powerful pump for fast vacuum cycles, intended for restaurants, caterers, and small food businesses.
• Aero (Table-top vacuum packaging machine) Advanced table-top vacuum packaging machine with a stylish design for open kitchens and counter tops, offering simple operation with a 3-program memory.
• Aura (Table-top vacuum packaging machine) Elegant table-top vacuum packaging machine with maximum ease of use and an extensive range of pre-set vacuum programs, featuring the Advanced Control System (ACS); winner of the World Catering Technology Awards 2024.
• Jumbo (Table-top vacuum packaging machine) Entry-level table-top vacuum packaging machine for small or mobile kitchens and businesses seeking professional vacuum packaging results.
• Mini Jumbo (Table-top vacuum packaging machine) Compact, lightweight table-top vacuum packaging machine designed for mobile use and small spaces, featuring 1-program memory and time control.
• Marlin (Floor-standing single chamber vacuum packaging machine) Floor-standing single-chamber vacuum packaging machine with a deep chamber, transparent lid, and powerful pump, suited to larger production-oriented kitchens.
• Marlin 50 (Floor-standing vacuum packaging machine) Newly introduced Marlin 50 floor-standing vacuum packaging machine, presented at HostMilano 2025 as quieter than typical floor models, faster than table-top models, and up to 25% more energy efficient.
• Polar Single Chamber (Floor-standing single chamber vacuum packaging machine) Floor-standing single-chamber vacuum packaging machine made entirely of stainless steel, with a flat work plate and deep chamber, designed for professional use.
• Falcon Single Chamber (Floor-standing single chamber vacuum packaging machine) Floor-standing single-chamber vacuum packaging machine with the deepest aluminum chamber in the single-chamber range, a viewing-window lid, and ESD compatibility for electronic components.
• Polar Double Chamber (Floor-standing double chamber vacuum packaging machine) Floor-standing double-chamber vacuum packaging machine made entirely of stainless steel with flat work plates, designed for higher-throughput professional production.
• Falcon Double Chamber (Floor-standing double chamber vacuum packaging machine) Floor-standing double-chamber vacuum packaging machine with two deep aluminum chambers and an aluminum lid with viewing window, for larger production capacity.
• Atmoz (Floor-standing double chamber vacuum packaging machine) Floor-standing double-chamber vacuum packaging machine with extra-long sealing bars and additional chamber space for larger products.
• Polar Automatic (Automatic industrial vacuum packaging machine) Automatic industrial vacuum packaging machine with an automatic lid for improved ergonomics and optimal production output in industrial settings.
• Titaan (Automatic industrial vacuum packaging machine) Fully automatic industrial vacuum packaging machine with an automatic outfeed conveyor belt, designed for high-volume production lines.
• Diptank (Shrink tank accessory) Shrink tank accessory that uses hot-water shrink-wrap technology to deliver tighter packaging and improved product presentation.
• M-Packer (Specialized vacuum packaging machine for currency and documents) Specialized vacuum packaging machine for banknotes and important or voluminous documents, offering fraud resistance, volume reduction, and traceability through personal identity codes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 99.8% air removal from packaging, preventing spoilage, cross-contamination, dehydration, freezer burn, and mould
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Henkelman Dealer NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHenkelman operates exclusively through a global network of over 400 qualified exclusive dealers and partners. The company does not sell directly to end customers. Dealers provide local sales, service, and support, and have access to a dedicated dealer portal with technical information and FAQs. Henkelman actively recruits new dealers to expand its global network.
• BritzcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBritz is a long-standing German distributor of Henkelman vacuum packaging machines. Their showroom displays table-top models, single-chamber, and double-chamber floor-standing models. Their sales team and engineers are trained by Henkelman. Britz connected Artemis GmbH & Co with Henkelman for the purchase of a fully automatic Titaan 2-90 production line.
• GastronomixsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHenkelman partnered with Gastronomixs, a recipe database platform serving over 41,000 professional chefs with more than 6,000 recipes. The partnership combines Henkelman's vacuum packaging expertise with Gastronomixs' culinary knowledge to produce blog content, technique guides, and recipes specifically showcasing the Aura vacuum packaging machine. Gastronomixs offers a 2-week free trial to new users.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Multivac: Multivac is the leading European manufacturer of integrated packaging solutions (vacuum chamber, thermoform, tray-sealing). It is comparable to Henkelman as a competitor in chamber vacuum packaging but operates at a significantly larger scale and broader product portfolio.
• ULMA Packaging: ULMA Packaging offers a wide range of packaging machinery including vacuum chamber systems alongside flow-pack and thermoform solutions. Comparable to Henkelman in chamber vacuum packaging for food and non-food, with a broader installed base and global service network.
• GEA Group: GEA is a broad industrial equipment incumbent serving food processing and packaging among many other verticals. Compares to Henkelman as an indirect competitor in industrial food processing equipment, though GEA's portfolio and scale are much larger.
• ProMach: ProMach is a US-based packaging machinery platform with multiple vacuum and chamber packaging brands. Indirectly comparable to Henkelman as a packaging-machinery incumbent with broader product breadth and a different go-to-market model.

Direct peers

• Sepp Haggenmüller: Sepp Haggenmüller (Germany) is a direct competitor producing chamber vacuum packaging machines for the meat, food, and industrial sectors. Closely comparable to Henkelman in product scope, customer segments (butchers, processors, gastronomy), and European mid-market positioning.
• VC999 Packaging Systems: VC999 is a Swiss manufacturer of chamber vacuum packaging machines and heat-shrink tunnels targeting meat processors, food producers, and industrial users. Direct peer of Henkelman in core chamber vacuum technology with overlapping customer verticals.
• Webomatic: Webomatic is a German manufacturer of chamber vacuum packaging machines and shrink tanks serving meat, fish, cheese, and industrial customers. Directly comparable to Henkelman in product range, mid-market positioning, and dealer-driven European distribution.
• Reepack: Reepack is a Spanish/Italian manufacturer of chamber vacuum packaging machines and tray-sealers for food and non-food sectors. Comparable to Henkelman in chamber vacuum offering and customer mix across food processors and gastronomy.
• Proseal UK: Proseal UK designs and manufactures tray-sealing and vacuum packaging machinery, primarily for food producers and packers. Comparable to Henkelman in the vacuum packaging domain with overlapping food-industry customer base.
• Boss Packaging: Boss Packaging supplies industrial vacuum packaging machines and chambers across Australia and globally. Comparable to Henkelman as a chamber vacuum equipment provider targeting meat, seafood, and food processing customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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