Cimbria

What Cimbria does

Cimbria, headquartered in Thisted, Denmark, designs, manufactures, and integrates industrial equipment for handling and processing grain, seed, food, feed, and bulk materials. Founded in 1947 and operating as a brand under Grain & Protein Technologies, the company sells a broad portfolio that includes SEA optical sorters (with RGB, hyperspectral, and UV-fluorescence cameras running BRAIN AI software), Delta screen cleaners, gravity and indented-cylinder separators, continuous-flow dryers and CycloForce drying fans, belt conveyors, bucket elevators, Moduflex loading chutes, and silo temperature monitoring systems. Its proprietary technology is anchored in computer vision-based sorting and integrated control/automation systems that monitor bearing temperatures, material flow, and equipment status across processing lines.

The firm monetizes through three primary streams: sale of individual equipment, turnkey project delivery (Cimbria Complete) covering grain storage, seed processing, food processing, ear corn, green coffee, port terminals, feed milling, and compact processing plants, and recurring customer-care services including 24/7 optical sorting support, tiered drying maintenance packages, and in-house Cimbria Financing. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales for large turnkey projects with an exclusive regional dealer network (Bratney in the US, Atrissem in France, SEEDTECH in Serbia, Harvest Engineering in Scotland, DMT in West Africa) and event-driven demand generation through trade delegations and industry forums. Customers are diversified across agricultural cooperatives, seed companies, port terminals, feed mills, food processors, green coffee processors, and cement/limestone producers, with named installations in over 50 countries and notable reference customers including NEC Agro SMC (Uganda), Simpsons Malt (UK), Richardson Seeds (US), Barter Port (Romania), and Caravela Coffee (Central America).

Name

Cimbria

Legal name

Cimbria

Website

https://cimbria.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Cimbria, headquartered in Thisted, Denmark, designs and integrates industrial equipment and turnkey plants for grain, seed, food, feed, and bulk-materials processing, serving agricultural cooperatives, seed companies, port terminals, food processors, and industrial operators across more than 50 countries as a brand of Grain & Protein Technologies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Grain and Seed Processing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Threshing, Decortication & Separation Equipment (Small-Scale Separators) (AFAAAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Leafy Greens & Salad Processing Packhouses (Fresh-Cut) (AFAOAGAI), CA System Engineering, Installation & Commissioning (AFAOAEAI)

Keywords

• Grain processing equipment
• Seed cleaning machinery
• Optical sorting systems
• Industrial drying equipment
• Turnkey processing plants

Headquarters

HQ city

Thisted

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Processing Equipment Sales: Sale of individual equipment including optical sorters, screen cleaners, gravity separators, dryers, conveyors, elevators, and material handling systems to customers.
2. Turnkey Project Solutions: Design, engineering, supply, installation, and construction of complete processing plants and facilities including grain storage, seed processing, food processing, port terminals, and feed milling operations.
3. Customer Care and Maintenance Services: Service and maintenance packages including 24/7 optical sorting service, drying maintenance service, and ongoing technical support for installed equipment.
4. Financing Services: Cimbria financing options providing processors with financial flexibility through long-term, flexible credit that supports complete projects and protects cash flow.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cimbria designs, manufactures, and installs industrial processing equipment and turnkey plants for the post-harvest handling of grain, seed, food, and feed products. The portfolio spans optical sorters (SEA line, BRAIN AI software), cleaning and separation equipment, drying systems, conveying systems, storage monitoring, and control/automation platforms, delivered as individual machines or as fully engineered complete plants.

Product overview

Cimbria is a brand of Grain & Protein Technologies offering a broad portfolio of industrial grain, seed, food, and feed processing equipment and turnkey solutions. The core product lines comprise: (1) SEA Optical Sorters — a range of technologically advanced sorters (SEA.IQ PLUS, SEA.CX, SEA.TN, SEA.XL, SEA.HY) using RGB and hyperspectral cameras, powered by BRAIN AI software for recipe creation; (2) Processing equipment including Delta Screen Cleaners, Gravity Separators, Indented Cylinder Separators, Cylindrical Graders, Destoners, Aspirators, Centricoaters, and Maize Shellers; (3) Drying equipment including Continuous Flow Dryers, Dantoaster Drum Dryers, and CycloForce Fans; (4) Conveying equipment including Belt Conveyors (GT/GH series), Bucket Elevators, Pendulum Bucket Elevators, and Moduflex Loading Chutes; (5) Monitoring and control systems including Temperature Monitoring Systems and Control and Automation Systems. Complementing the equipment portfolio, Cimbria offers Cimbria Complete turnkey solutions covering grain storage, seed processing, food processing, ear corn processing, green coffee processing, port terminals, feed milling, compact processing plants, and industrial applications. Supporting services include Cimbria Academy training, Cimbria Financing, 24/7 Optical Sorting Service, and Drying Maintenance Service packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEA.IQ PLUS: Optical sorting equipment for seeds, grains, and food commodities
• SEA.CX
• SEA.TN
• SEA.XL
• SEA.HY
• BRAIN AI
• Cimbria Complete
• Cimbria Academy
• Moduflex
• Delta Screen Cleaner
• CycloForce

Products and services

• SEA.IQ PLUS Optical Sorter
• SEA.CX Optical Sorter Optical sorter model in the SEA range designed for color sorting applications in seed, grain, and food processing.
• SEA.TN Optical Sorter Optical sorter model in the SEA range used for color sorting of seed (including sorghum), grain, and food commodities.
• SEA.XL Optical Sorter High-capacity optical sorter integrating advanced RGB and hyperspectral cameras with BRAIN AI software for unmatched accuracy and efficiency in sorting. Designed for XL-performance sorting applications.
• SEA.HY Optical Sorter Optical sorter model in the SEA range featuring hyperspectral imaging capabilities for advanced quality inspection of grains, seeds, and food.
• BRAIN AI Software AI-powered sorting software platform that enables operators of SEA optical sorters to create complex sorting recipes in seconds, improving accuracy, saving time, and reducing costs. Integrated with SEA optical sorter models.
• Delta Screen Cleaner Screen-based cleaning equipment for pre-cleaning, fine cleaning, and grading with guaranteed uniform feeding of seeds and grains; available in multiple models including Delta 106, Delta 142.2, Delta 143, and Delta 157 with capacities ranging from 8 t/h up to 120 t/h.
• Gravity Separator Separates kernels and granular products based on weight difference, enabling excellent separation for seeds, grains, and food commodities; available in models such as GA 71, GA 210, and GA 310 for multi-stage density separation.
• Indented Cylinder Separator Length-based separation equipment for accurately extracting gluten-containing impurities (e.g., wheat from oats) and ensuring high product purity in seed and grain cleaning operations.
• Cylindrical Grader Sorts seeds, cereals, and other granular products by width and thickness using rotating cylindrical screens.
• Destoner Separates dry granular material according to specific weight into two fractions, removing stones and heavy impurities from grain and seed processing lines.
• Aspirator Air separation equipment that removes dust, glumes, and light impurities from seed, grain, and food processing facilities, maintaining clean working environments with emissions as low as 10 mg/m3.
• Centricoater Batch coating system for uniform application of seed treatments, providing value-added protection and increased growth ability for various seed types.
• Maize Sheller Mechanically separates maize kernels from cobs, used in ear corn processing and seed conditioning operations.
• Green Coffee Processing Machines Specialized equipment for processing green coffee beans, including optical sorting solutions with RGB, UV, and NIR cameras used in dry mills such as Caravela Coffee's facilities in Guatemala and Mexico.
• Continuous Flow Dryer Industrial grain drying equipment for continuous drying of maize and other commodities. Models include BEG10 with 15 tph drying capacity, designed to reduce moisture content efficiently while preserving grain quality.
• Dantoaster Drum Dryer Drum dryer system for processing applications requiring specialized drying of granular materials.
• CycloForce Fan High-efficiency drying fan that optimizes airflow with very low energy consumption, achieving up to 67,000 m3/h airflow at 30 kW and reducing drying energy consumption by up to 50%.
• Moduflex Loading Chute Telescopic loading chute with integrated dust filtration modules and reverse-jet cleaning system; widely used worldwide with over 19,000 units across 50+ countries. Designed for cement, limestone, and bulk handling operations, with capacities up to 3,500 m3/h and drop lengths exceeding 30 metres.
• Belt Conveyors Horizontal belt conveyors for efficient conveying of granular bulk products such as grain and seeds. Models include GT400 (7 t/h oats processing) and GH1000 (200 t/h capacity).
• Bucket Elevators Material handling equipment for vertical conveying of grain, seeds, and bulk products. Models include EC8 and EC8LS (low-speed, designed to minimize mechanical stress on seeds).
• Pendulum Bucket Elevators Gentle material handling equipment for seeds and grains, designed to minimize damage during vertical conveying operations.
• Temperature Monitoring System Sensor-based monitoring system for continuous tracking of grain temperature in storage silos, enabling early detection of hot spots and ensuring safe long-term storage.
• Control and Automation Systems Automation systems ensuring the most economical and efficient operation of silo plants and product quality, including monitoring of bearing temperatures, material flow, and equipment status across processing lines.
• Cimbria Complete Turnkey Solutions Comprehensive turnkey project delivery covering the full lifecycle of grain storage, seed processing, food processing, ear corn processing, green coffee processing, port terminals, feed milling, compact processing plants, industrial applications, and control and automation, with dedicated project teams, 3D design, installation, and ongoing support.
• Cimbria Financing In-house financing options providing processors with financial flexibility to modernize and grow, including long-term flexible credit that supports complete turnkey projects and protects customer cash flow.
• Drying Maintenance Service Customized dryer service packages (Pro-Service, Elite-Service, Full-Service) designed to maintain optimal dryer efficiency and reliability. Includes annual inspections, advanced testing, remote support, and comprehensive checklists covering hot air generators, fans, grain columns, and cooling ducts.
• GX Belt Conveyor New modular high-capacity belt conveyor designed for grain and seed handling operations, featuring high capacity, control, and simplicity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Uganda loses approximately 18% of annual grain production (2.8 million tonnes) to post-harvest losses
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Barter PortcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cimbria partnered with Barter Port in Romania to modernize and expand grain handling infrastructure through a multi-phase development. The project includes advanced dust filtration, ATEX-compliant safety systems, and centralized automation, evolving from a pilot installation to a comprehensive terminal upgrade.
• BratneycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Bratney is Cimbria's long-term exclusive partner in the United States, bringing Cimbria equipment together with local engineering, fabrication, and project delivery expertise. Bratney collaborated with Cimbria to deliver a sorghum processing facility for Richardson Seeds.
• Harvest EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Harvest Engineering is Cimbria's valued partner in Scotland, specializing in grain handling, seed processing, and bulk storage solutions. The partnership strengthens Cimbria's presence in the UK with local expertise, faster response times, and dedicated support for Scottish agricultural and food production customers.
• Eastern Africa Grain Council (EAGC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Cimbria hosted a breakfast meeting in Nairobi with key stakeholders from Kenya's coffee, seed, grain, and milling industries, including representatives from the Eastern Africa Grain Council. The event discussed how Cimbria's technologies are transforming food systems across East Africa.
• Danish Embassy Morocco / Danish Agriculture and Food CouncilminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Cimbria participated in the Danish Agribusiness Delegation to Morocco organized by the Danish Embassy and Danish Agriculture and Food Council. The delegation explored farm tech opportunities and discussed how Cimbria's processing technologies can support Morocco's Generation Green strategy.
• Caravela CoffeecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025Cimbria partnered with Caravela Coffee to supply optical sorting equipment with RGB, UV, and NIR cameras for two new dry mills in Guatemala and Mexico. Each facility processes up to 25 bags of green coffee per hour, giving Caravela full control over milling operations to guarantee consistent coffee quality.
• SEEDTECH DOOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024SEEDTECH DOO, a long-standing Cimbria dealer with nearly a decade of experience, partnered with Cimbria to deliver a turnkey organic and gluten-free seed plant for LoginEKO in Serbia. SEEDTECH led the project locally with in-house capabilities covering steel structures, installation, automation, air systems, and service support.
• National Enterprise Corporation (NEC) / NEC Agro SMCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Cimbria partnered with Uganda's National Enterprise Corporation through its NEC Agro SMC subsidiary to deliver a state-of-the-art grain drying and storage facility in Kigumba, Uganda. The project includes 30 tph intake/cleaning, 15 tph drying, and three 2,000-MT silos. This is one of three installations planned along the Kampala-Gulu corridor to strengthen grain trade and supply chain resilience across East Africa.
• Exélience / AtrissemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2012Exélience, a key player in the French seed industry, has partnered with Cimbria since 2012 through Atrissem for local delivery and support. Multiple sites have been enhanced with cleaning lines, SEA.CX optical sorters, gravity separators, and Delta pre-cleaners, representing continuous improvement and innovation over more than a decade.
• AgrowayscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Cimbria and Agroways have collaborated for over 15 years to modernize Uganda's grain handling infrastructure. Three major facilities have been established in Mbarara, Namulessa, and Jinja with Cimbria equipment for intake, drying, storage, and material handling. The partnership has encouraged local barley cultivation, replacing imports from Kenya.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Swiss-based global leader in grain processing, optical sorting (SORTEX), and food/feed processing equipment. Direct overlap with Cimbria across optical sorting, seed/grain cleaning, drying, and turnkey plant delivery, but Bühler operates across a much broader food processing portfolio beyond grains.
• AGCO / GSI Grain Systems: Sister brand under Cimbria's parent Grain & Protein Technologies and a leading provider of grain storage, handling, and conditioning systems globally. Closest direct competitor on grain elevators, bins, conveyors, drying, and turnkey grain facilities, with overlapping dealer networks in North America and EMEA.
• SYNTEGON (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Global provider of processing and packaging equipment for food and pharmaceuticals, including bulk material handling. Partial overlap with Cimbria in food processing facilities, conveying, and dosing equipment for bulk solids, though Syntegon focuses downstream on packaging.

Direct peers

• PETKUS Technologie: German-based specialist in seed processing and grain handling equipment, including cleaners, gravity tables, optical sorters, and turnkey seed plants. Direct head-to-head competitor to Cimbria in the seed and grain cleaning segment, particularly across Europe, the CIS, and the Middle East.
• Satake Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of optical sorting equipment (Satake Evolution/ColorSort) and grain processing machinery with strong presence in rice and cereals. Closest direct competitor to Cimbria's SEA optical sorter line and a credible rival in RGB/hyperspectral sorting for grains and food commodities.
• TOMRA: Norwegian technology leader in sensor-based sorting for food and recycling, with growing presence in the grain and seed sorting category. Compares directly with Cimbria's SEA.XL hyperspectral sorters and similar AI-powered optical sorting platforms serving grain processors and food producers.
• Alapala: Turkish manufacturer of grain, feed, and flour milling equipment with turnkey plant capabilities and a global installation footprint. Overlaps with Cimbria on grain handling, cleaning, milling, and turnkey project delivery, particularly across Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
• Siwertell (Cargotec): Swedish-based market leader in ship unloaders, loaders, and port terminal grain handling systems. Direct competitor for Cimbria's port terminal grain handling projects (e.g., comparable to the Barter Port Romania installation) and high-capacity bulk materials handling equipment.

Emerging players

• Flender / AUMUND (handling): Suppliers of conveying and material handling equipment for bulk materials, including bucket elevators, conveyors, and storage systems used in cement, grain, and industrial terminals. Adjacent competitor to Cimbria's conveying portfolio (Moduflex, Bucket Elevators, Belt Conveyors) in heavy-industrial applications.

Regional players

• SKIOLD Andersen & Søn: Danish-headquartered supplier of feed milling, grain handling, and pig production equipment with strong Nordic presence. Compares to Cimbria on feed milling turnkey solutions and grain cleaning, primarily serving Scandinavian and Northern European markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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