What Numafa Cleaning & Automation does

Numafa Cleaning & Automation B.V. is a Dutch industrial capital equipment manufacturer, headquartered in Heinenoord, Netherlands, that designs, produces, and services automated washing, drying, and material handling systems for reusable product carriers — including crates, pallets, containers, layer pads, and industrial parts. Founded in 1977 as the Numansdorpse Machine Fabriek and relaunched in 2011 around its current specialization, the company operates across five primary vertical segments: food industry (its largest segment, spanning meat, fish, dairy, bakery, fruits & vegetables, beverages, and chocolate), metal & automotive, chemical industry, jar & can (glass and packaging), and pool & logistics services. Its technology is grounded in the Sinner Circle cleaning methodology — the optimization of time, temperature, chemistry, and mechanical force — supplemented by proprietary assets such as a patented centrifuge dryer and intelligent water-recirculation systems, with optional stainless-steel-316 construction for corrosive or hygienic environments.

The company sells configure-to-order equipment (e.g., Crate Washers up to 6,000 crates/hour, Pallet Washers up to 500 pallets/hour, Container Washers up to 300 containers/hour, Layer Pad Washers up to 1,750 pads/hour) under its core product family, complemented by a more compact, modular GO Line range (ECM GO, PWM GO, CWM GO). Revenue is generated through four streams: capital equipment sales, a 2024-launched Clean Lease monthly subscription that bundles equipment with service, recurring service & maintenance contracts (24/7 support, 10% discount on parts/labor), and spare parts. Distribution combines direct enterprise field sales with experienced technical advisors, regional offices in the Netherlands and the US (Houston, Texas), and an international agent network serving customers on every continent.

Commercially, Numafa is positioned as a specialist in hygienic, food-safety-compliant (HACCP/BRC/IFS) cleaning automation, with named enterprise customers in pooling/logistics (HB RTS, Wezenberg Group) and fish processing (Ouwehand). In 2023, private equity firm Anders Invest acquired a majority stake in Numafa's parent WCA Group, and the company has subsequently expanded its US presence, launched the Clean Lease subscription product, and deepened its bakery automation offering — indicating an institutionally backed growth phase. Revenue and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Numafa Cleaning & Automation

Legal name

Numafa Cleaning & Automation BV

Website

https://numafa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Numafa Cleaning & Automation is a Dutch industrial equipment manufacturer designing and producing automated crate, pallet, container, parts, and layer pad washing systems — plus drying, material handling, and conveyors — for food, metal/auto, chemical, jar/can, and pooling/logistics customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Broom, Brush, and Mop Manufacturing (339994)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Waste Handling & Compaction Equipment (Balers, Compactors) (IMAHALAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heavy Equipment, Fleet & Dumpster Pad Washing (HSAIAMAJ)

Keywords

• Industrial washing equipment
• Crate washing systems
• Pallet cleaning machines
• Container washing solutions
• Material handling automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Heinenoord

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cleaning Equipment Sales: Numafa designs, manufactures, and sells industrial cleaning machines including crate washers, pallet washers, container washers, parts washers, layer pad washers, drying systems, material handling systems, and conveyor systems. Equipment is sold as custom-configured or configure-to-order (GO Line) solutions, typically as capital equipment with project-based sales cycles targeting food and non-food industries globally.
2. Clean Lease (Equipment Leasing): Numafa offers the Clean Lease program for select GO Line machines (ECM GO crate washer, PWM GO pallet washer, CWM GO container washer). Customers pay a fixed monthly fee covering the equipment and inclusive of service and maintenance. This provides an alternative to large upfront capital investment.
3. Service & Maintenance Contracts: Numafa provides comprehensive service contracts including 24/7 help desk/remote support, electrical installation safety inspections per NEN-EN-60204-1/IEC 204-1, system overhauls, preventive maintenance, and training. Service contracts offer a 10% discount on labor and parts.
4. Spare Parts: A dedicated spare parts department supplies wear parts, critical parts, and complete spare part kits for all Numafa systems. Spare parts are delivered quickly and can be fitted by Numafa mechanics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Numafa Cleaning & Automation designs, manufactures, and sells industrial washing systems for reusable product carriers such as crates, pallets, containers, layer pads, and industrial parts. The offering is complemented by drying systems, material handling modules (stackers, destackers, tippers, crate openers/closers, palletizers), and conveyor systems, plus service contracts, spare parts, and the Clean Lease equipment-leasing program.

Product overview

Numafa Cleaning & Automation is an industrial cleaning equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of washing, drying, and material handling systems. The core product line includes five main washing machine types: Crate Washers (with variants including ECM GO, Eco Clean Master, Eco Clean Master Quality, and Eco Clean Master Professional), Pallet Washers (including PWM GO, Vertical, and Horizontal models), Container Washers (including CWM GO, CWM 200, CWM 1000, and CWM DLT), Parts Washers (including Metalas MC, Metalas MMD, and NPW Dishwasher), and Layer Pad Washers (Semi-automatic and Fully Automatic PLP models). These washing systems are complemented by add-on modules including Drying Options (Air Blow Sections, Centrifuges, and Drying Tunnels), Material Handling systems (Stackers/Destackers, Crate Openers/Closers, Tippers, Palletizers/Depalletizers, and Bail Arm Turners), and Conveyor Systems (Plastic, Modular, Chain, and Roller Conveyors). The company also offers supporting services including Service & Maintenance, Spare Parts, and Clean Lease (equipment leasing). The GO Line sub-brand offers configure-to-order compact machines (ECM GO, PWM GO, CWM GO, and Metalas MC/MMD) positioned as affordable, reliable cleaning solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Crate Washer Industrial crate washing machines for automatic and hygienic cleaning of crates, available in semi- or fully automatic configurations with capacities up to 6,000 crates per hour, used by food processors and pooling companies.
• Pallet Washer High-performance industrial pallet washing machines that clean, sanitize, and prepare pallets efficiently and hygienically, with capacity up to 500 pallets per hour, supplied to food, packaging, and logistics operators.
• Container Washer Industrial container washing machines for quick and efficient cleaning of large quantities of containers, standard carts, Dolav bins, and cubic crates, with capacity up to 300 containers per hour, with optional stainless steel 316 construction for chemical-industry and fish-industry applications.
• Parts Washer Industrial parts washers that clean, degrease, and phosphate heavily soiled metal or plastic components in industrial workshops and manufacturing plants, with cycles of 5-15 minutes and capacities up to 2,000 kg, serving metalworking, automotive, and other component manufacturers.
• Layer Pad Washer Semi or fully automated layer pad washers that sort, clean, and inspect layer pads and interleaves, with capacity up to 1,750 layer pads per hour, serving glass and can packaging producers and pooling operators.
• Service & Maintenance Comprehensive service offering covering 24/7 help desk and remote support, preventive maintenance, system overhauls, electrical installation safety inspections per NEN-EN-60204-1/IEC 204-1, training, and on-site repairs, with service contract customers receiving a 10% discount on labor and parts.
• Spare Parts Dedicated spare parts department supplying wear parts, critical parts, and complete spare part kits for all Numafa systems, with quick delivery options and fitment by Numafa mechanics.
• Clean Lease Lease/rental program for GO Line washing machines that provides customers with proven Numafa technology through fixed monthly fees that include service and maintenance, lowering the barrier to entry versus outright capital purchase.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 6,000 crates cleaned per hour with Eco Clean Master Professional crate washers
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Alfa Laval: Swedish industrial equipment manufacturer with extensive fluid handling, separation, and hygienic cleaning systems for food, dairy, and chemical processors — comparable hygiene/cleaning equipment for industrial process lines.
• SPX FLOW: Global food and industrial processing equipment supplier offering washing, mixing, and separation systems for food, dairy, and beverage customers — directly comparable washing equipment for industrial processing plants.
• Krones AG: German global leader in beverage and food packaging/processing equipment with a portfolio that includes industrial crate, container, and bottle washing systems serving beverage and food customers — directly comparable product and end-market overlap with Numafa's industrial cleaning systems.
• Tetra Pak: Swedish multinational offering complete food processing lines including washing equipment for crates, packaging, and reusable food carriers — comparable customer base across dairy, beverage, and prepared food processors.
• JBT Corporation: American food processing technology provider with washing and material handling systems for meat, poultry, seafood, and prepared food processors — direct overlap with Numafa's protein/food industry customers.
• Marel: Icelandic food processing equipment leader serving meat, poultry, fish and dairy with hygiene/cleaning systems including crate, conveyor, and material handling — direct overlap with Numafa's pooling/logistics and food industry solutions.
• GEA Group: German multinational with broad food processing technology including cleaning and washing equipment for dairy, meat, bakery, and food-service customers — comparable end markets and overlapping high-throughput washing/handling equipment.
• BMA Braunschweigische Maschinenbau-Anstalt: German specialist manufacturer of industrial washing and drying equipment for various industries; competes head-to-head with Numafa for industrial washing equipment in food, automotive, and chemical applications.

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Swiss broad food, feed, and advanced materials processing equipment manufacturer with cleaning solutions integrated into grain/food/oat processing lines — broader portfolio but overlapping food industry washing/handling equipment.
• Middleby Corporation: American broad-line commercial and industrial food equipment manufacturer with cleaning/washing capabilities across many sub-brands; broader portfolio than Numafa but overlapping food-industry washing applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/numafa_com

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 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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