Qimarox
Qimarox is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of standardized vertical conveyor and palletizing components, sold exclusively through a global network of 200+ certified system partners and OEMs serving food, pharma, FMCG, and logistics end-markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2012
- HeadquartersHarderwijk, Netherlands
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Qimarox does
Qimarox is a Dutch manufacturer of standardized components for material handling systems, headquartered in Harderwijk, Netherlands, with a sales office in the United States established in 2011. The company was created in 2012 when the components division of Nedpack (founded in 1995 by Pieter Hannessen) was spun off as an independent entity. Qimarox produces a modular portfolio spanning vertical conveyors (Prorunner mk1, mk5, mk9, mk10 and numerous specialized variants), palletizing systems (Highrunner HR-series and Lowrunner LR-series with 20+ industry-specific models), vertical sorters, pallet dispensers, safety fencing, and palletizing accessories.
The company's core technology centers on proprietary modular lifting mechanisms with continuous vertical movement for conveyors and configurable layer-forming architectures for palletizers. Products are built from standardized, generically available parts to limit service and maintenance costs, and the modular platform enables quick manufacturing, installation, and reconfiguration. Specialized variants address hygiene-sensitive food/pharma environments (mk5-Hygiene, mk5-Washdown in stainless steel), heavy-duty pallet handling at up to 200 pallets/hour (mk10, mk10-HD, mk10-XL), and AGV/AMR/shuttle integration with PLC-driven motion profiles and regenerative braking (mk10 AGV Transport, PR12, PR14). The product line includes dedicated configurations for frozen foods, beverages, canned foods, snacks, pet food, fresh food, logistics, and confectionery segments.
Qimarox operates a 100% indirect go-to-market model with no direct end-user sales. Vertical conveyors are sold through any interested OEM or system integrator; palletizers are sold exclusively through a certified partner network that completes a three-part training program covering commercial, sales engineering, and fixed configuration skills. The network spans 200+ system partners across more than 35 countries on five continents. Revenue derives primarily from hardware sales of components, supplemented by Qimarox Upgrading & Services (QU&S), which provides maintenance, throughput optimization, and OEE improvements to existing end-users. The company is privately held with no disclosed external shareholders or institutional investment.
Qimarox firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Qimarox
- Legal name
- Qimarox B.V.
- Website
- https://qimarox.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2012
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Qimarox is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of standardized vertical conveyor and palletizing components, sold exclusively through a global network of 200+ certified system partners and OEMs serving food, pharma, FMCG, and logistics end-markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Qimarox industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Material Handling Equipment
- NAICS
- Other Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (3359)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)
- akta.pro primary industry
- End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)
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Where Qimarox is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Harderwijk
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Qimarox business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales - Vertical Conveyors: Sale of standardized vertical conveyor components including Prorunner mk1, mk5, mk9, mk10 models and variants. Components are sold to OEMs and system integrators who integrate them into complete material handling solutions.
- Hardware Sales - Palletizers: Sale of Highrunner and Lowrunner palletizing modules and systems. Palletizers are sold exclusively through certified system partners who design, integrate, and implement complete solutions.
- Professional Services - Upgrading & Services: Qimarox Upgrading & Services (QU&S) provides support for end users with existing palletizing solutions, including service, maintenance, and system improvements for throughput increase or OEE improvement.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Qimarox product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Qimarox designs and manufactures standardized modular components for material handling systems, with a primary focus on vertical conveyors (Prorunner series) and modular palletizing solutions (Highrunner and Lowrunner series). The company sells these components exclusively through OEMs, system integrators, and a global network of certified system partners who integrate them into complete turnkey material handling solutions for end customers in food, pharma, FMCG, and logistics. Qimarox also offers an Upgrading & Services (QU&S) line for existing end-user installations.
Product overview
Qimarox is a manufacturer of standardized components for material handling systems, not a single unified product. The portfolio consists of modular product lines that can be combined for complete solutions: Vertical conveyors for small goods (Prorunner mk1, mk5, PR2, PR12, PR14 and variants including Hygiene, Washdown, XL, Sorter, Twin, and Rotating models) for transporting cartons, totes and small products between levels; Vertical conveyors for pallets (Prorunner mk9, mk10, mk10-HD, mk10-XL) for automated pallet transport; Vertical conveyors for AGV/AMR integration (PR12, mk10 AGV Transport); Vertical sorters (mk5-Sorter, PR15 Combi) for multi-level sorting; Palletizing solutions including the Highrunner series (HR7-HR23) for various industries and Lowrunner series (LR1, LR3, LR8, LR11-LR15) for different applications; Pallet handling modules (PD1, PD2 Dispensers, mk10-PS Stacker); Safety fencing (Securyfence mesh panels, doors, stainless steel options); and palletizing accessories (ContourScanner CS1, Sheetrunner SR2/SR3). Components are sold exclusively through OEMs and system integrators.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Prorunner mk1 (Discontinuous Vertical Conveyor) A discontinuous vertical conveyor with a small footprint for transporting cartons and small goods between levels. Built on a robust steel structure requiring minimal maintenance. Sold to OEMs and system integrators.
- Prorunner mk5 (Continuous Vertical Conveyor) A modular continuous vertical conveyor for average to high capacity material handling applications. Features continuous vertical movement, modular design, and reduced energy consumption. Used by OEMs and integrators in food, beverage, logistics, and other industries.
- Prorunner mk5-Hygiene A hygienic continuous vertical conveyor designed for food, pharma, and clean environments. Easy to clean, modular, and reliable. Targeted at regulated industries requiring GMP/EHEDG-style hygiene compliance.
- Prorunner mk5-Washdown (WD) A continuous vertical conveyor constructed in stainless steel for easy cleaning, ideal for clean operations and washdown requirements in food and pharma production environments.
- Prorunner mk5-XL A continuous vertical conveyor suitable for average to high capacity applications, designed to transport larger products vertically up and down between levels.
- Prorunner PR2 (High-speed VRC) A high-speed Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor (VRC) with a timing belt drive, based on the Qimarox Prorunner mk1 platform. Designed for faster cycling than standard mk1 units.
- Prorunner PR14 (Dual-line transfer) A compact, narrow-column lift engineered to shuttle cartons and totes seamlessly between two stacked conveyor lines. Features fixed lower roller deck and motorized upper rollers for dual-line transfer applications.
- Prorunner PR12 (Vertical conveyor for small goods/AGV) A discontinuous vertical conveyor with a small footprint built for small goods, AGV, AMR, Shuttle and products up to pallet size.
- Prorunner PR12 (Shuttle/AGV/AMR) A discontinuous vertical conveyor with a small footprint built specifically for AGV, AMR, Shuttle, and products up to pallet size. PLC-driven motion profiles, safety interlocks, and regenerative braking for autonomous vehicle integration.
- Prorunner mk5-Sorter (Vertical Sorter) An advanced vertical conveyor designed for high-performance product sorting across multiple levels. Built on Qimarox's mk5 lifting technology with continuous vertical movement, enabling space-saving multi-level vertical sorting solutions.
- PR15 Sorter Combi (Compact Vertical Buffer Sorter) A hybrid compact vertical buffer sorter system combining the height-adjustable roller-conveyor carrier of the PRmk1 with high-speed sortation capabilities. Enables buffering and sorting in a single compact footprint.
- Prorunner mk9 (Vertical Pallet Conveyor) A vertical pallet conveyor that automates the transport of pallets by lifting and/or lowering pallets to the desired level of a facility without manual labor. Replaces forklift-based pallet transport.
- Prorunner mk10 (Heavy Pallet Lift) A pallet lift for heavy pallets offering capacities of up to 200 pallets per hour. Designed for automated logistics and production environments requiring heavy-load vertical pallet handling.
- Prorunner mk10-HD (Heavy-Duty Pallet Lift) A high-performance vertical conveyor specifically engineered for the efficient handling of heavy pallet loads in automated logistics and production environments.
- Prorunner mk10-XL (Large/Multi-Pallet Lift) A pallet lift for larger pallets, multiple pallets per cycle, or pallets with overhanging products offering capacities of up to 200 pallets per hour.
- Prorunner mk10 AGV Transport Enables safe, reliable vertical movement of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) with loads up to 300 kg per platform. Features PLC-driven motion profiles, safety interlocks, and regenerative braking.
- Highrunner HR Series Palletizers Modular high-level palletizing solutions covering beverage, frozen foods, logistics, canned food, snacks, confectionery, drink cartons, fresh food, coldstore, and petfood industries. Industry-specific models with capacities from 500 to 4,800 products per hour (dual-infeed). Sold exclusively through certified system partners.
- Lowrunner LR Series Palletizers Modular low-level palletizing solutions for entry-level to high-speed applications, with industry-specific variants for frozen foods, canned food, snacks, confectionery, and PET/HDPE bottles. Capacities from 600 to 4,800 products per hour (dual-infeed). Sold exclusively through certified system partners.
- Pallet Dispenser PD1 Suitable for stacking and/or de-stacking of empty pallets, available with customization options including colors. Integrates into pallet handling lines to automate empty pallet supply.
- Pallet Dispenser PD2 Suitable for stacking and/or de-stacking empty pallets of different sizes using pneumatic movements. Supports varied pallet sizes in material handling lines.
- Prorunner mk10-PS (Loaded Pallet Stacker) Based on the Prorunner mk10 pallet lift, a versatile unit to stack loaded pallets on top of each other.
- Securyfence Safety Fencing System A modular safety fencing system including profiled mesh panels, hinged doors, sliding doors, and stainless steel options. Used to protect operators from moving machinery in material handling installations. Stainless steel variant available for food processing and pharmaceutical environments.
- ContourScanner CS1 Developed to detect defective packaging and enhance OEE by minimizing disruptions in palletizing operations. Used as an accessory on Qimarox palletizing solutions.
- Sheetrunner SR2 / SR3 (Intermediate Sheet Placement) Modules designed to automatically insert sheets between pallet layers for improved pallet stability and product protection. SR3 targets companies seeking maximum pallet stability, efficient layer forming, and fully automated packaging processes.
- Qimarox Upgrading & Services (QU&S) Provides support for end users with existing palletizing solutions, including service, maintenance, and system improvements for throughput increase or OEE improvement. Sold to end users with installed Qimarox-based systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- 20% increase in production efficiency achieved by Alita with seven Highrunner HR10 palletizers
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Qimarox
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Qimarox technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Qimarox partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
79 partnerships are on record, tiered bronze, silver, core and minor.
- Noreside EngineeringbronzeIrish-based system integrator that implemented the Prorunner mk5 vertical conveyor for an Irish beverage manufacturer. Part of the Qimarox Certified System Partner network for palletizing solutions.
- WestoverbronzeDutch system integrator that integrated a second Qimarox Highrunner palletiser for United Petfood Nederland ALU B.V. at their Hoogeveen facility.
- CKF SystemssilverUK-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions. Installed and integrated Qimarox palletizers for Laithwaites wine retailer.
- Daifuku OceaniabronzeNew Zealand-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- StorcanbronzeCanadian certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- InterrollcorePart of the Rolling On Interroll program. Interroll provides system integrators and equipment manufacturers with platform-based products and solutions utilized in express, postal, e-commerce, airports, food and beverage, fashion, automotive sectors.
- MHIcoreTrade association dedicated to the supply chain industry providing education, networking opportunities, and solution sourcing through programs and events including Modex and Promat trade shows. Qimarox is a member with VRC subcommittee participation.
- OMACcoreOrganization created to assist manufacturers in collaborating to discover innovative methods for efficient production operations. Qimarox is a corporate member.
- VCAcoreVCA program pools knowledge and experience in safe and healthy working practices across Dutch industry sectors. VCA certification demonstrates commitment to safe working practices.
- Koninklijke MetaaluniecoreIndustry association for the Dutch SME manufacturing sector supporting members and working towards sustainable entrepreneurship. With more than 15,000 members, it is the largest entrepreneurs organization for SME manufacturing industry.
- TÜV NORD NetherlandscoreTechnical and business service provider for independent assessment including certification, inspection, testing, and training. Part of international TÜV NORD GROUP.
- Platform TechniekminorCollaboration to support development of future technical professionals. Partnership aims to inspire young talent, promote technical education, and create connections between education and industry.
- LandstedeminorEducational institution partnership providing traineeships and hands-on experience for students in engineering and molding. Occasionally takes on BOL interns.
- Techniek AcademieminorEducational institution partnership providing students hands-on experience and insight into real-world projects in engineering and molding.
- Windesheim ZwolleminorEducational institution partnership providing students practical experience in engineering and molding to develop skills for industry careers.
- FraxinussilverBelgium-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- TallpacksilverDutch certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- TBWBsilverDutch certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Advanced RoboticsbronzeHungary-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Applied MéxicobronzeMexico-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Asmech Systems Ltd.bronzeUK-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- AuthenTEKbronzeUSA-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- B&S SolutionsbronzeBrazil-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- CeratecbronzeBelgium-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- CSL-Conveyor Systems LimitedbronzeUK-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- ContecbronzeCentral America-based certified system partner serving Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, and Panama.
- DCFbronzeMexico-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- DevionbronzeBelgium-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- DH AutomationbronzeDutch certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- DynatecbronzeNorway-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Diamond PhoenixbronzeUK-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- EkobalbronzeCzech Republic-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- EK-RoboterbronzeArgentina-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Endoline AutomationbronzeUK-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Elinta RoboticsbronzeLithuania-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- FB Industry AutomationbronzeAustria-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- GTS AdriaticbronzeSerbia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- ICCS KftbronzeHungary-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- IICPLbronzeIndia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- ILA DanismanlikbronzeTurkey-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- INNA Engineering BenefitsbronzeLithuania-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- InsoltechbronzeColombia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Inther GroupbronzeDutch certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Intramotion UA LLCbronzeUkraine-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- ISS Material HandlingbronzeUSA-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Kepler AWSbronzeUkraine-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Kruse + Sohn MaschinenbaubronzeGermany-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- LCS S.P.AbronzeItaly-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- LTEKbronzeNetherlands-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- LogsysbronzeCzechia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Moving SystembronzeSweden-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- MTSbronzeSlovakia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Packaging Sales & ServicebronzeMalaysia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- PAT Industrial SolutionsbronzeChile-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- ProcesTehbronzeCroatia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- PromagbronzePoland-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- ProsterbronzePoland-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- PT. Interroller Packaging SolusindobronzeIndonesia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- QLMbronzeHungary-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- RobitalbronzeRomania-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Rossum IntegrationbronzeSlovakia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- SABO S.A.bronzeGreece-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Schroeders Gmbh & Co. KGbronzeGermany-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Smartlog s.r.obronzeCzechia-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- SourcelinkbronzeUSA-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Stack-GroupbronzeKuwait-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- STAMHbronzeBulgaria-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- TecelecbronzeSpain-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- TechnicabronzeLebanon-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- TecnoprogressbronzeItaly-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Technos Co. LtdbronzeVietnam-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- TrinitecbronzePoland-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- TYA SolutionsbronzeMexico-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Ultimation Industries LLCbronzeUSA-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Van Uitert B.V.bronzeDutch certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- VyconbronzeBelgium-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Xpert Robotics LTDbronzeIsrael-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Zenit KftbronzeHungary-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
- Zenon Automation SAICTbronzeGreece-based certified system partner for palletizing solutions.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves9 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Qimarox competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- TGW Logistics Group: European-headquartered provider of modular material handling solutions and conveyors for warehouse and distribution automation; comparable to Qimarox in modular vertical/lift subsystems for intralogistics.
- Interroll: Swiss-based global manufacturer of material handling components such as rollers, drum motors, and conveyors; competes directly with Qimarox in modular conveyor components and is also a Rolling On Interroll program partner with Qimarox.
- FlexLink (Coesia): Modular conveyor and material handling component manufacturer serving FMCG, food, and logistics end markets; directly comparable to Qimarox's Prorunner product line and OEM channel model.
Broad incumbents
- Dematic: Global KION-owned integrator of automated storage, conveyor, and palletizing systems; broader portfolio than Qimarox but overlaps in vertical conveyor and palletizing subsystems sold into end-of-line packaging.
- BEUMER Group: Family-owned German manufacturer of intralogistics systems including conveying, palletizing, and packaging equipment; directly comparable vertical and palletizing technology stack to Qimarox's portfolio.
- Swisslog: KUKA-owned automated material handling and warehouse logistics provider with overlapping conveyor and palletizing capability into the same food, pharma, and FMCG customer base as Qimarox.
- Vanderlande: Toyota Industries-owned material handling and warehouse automation specialist serving airports, parcel, and warehousing; overlaps with Qimarox in conveyor-based solutions for FMCG and logistics.
- Daifuku: Global intralogistics and material handling systems integrator; operates an Oceania certified system partner for Qimarox and competes with broader integrated conveyor/palletizing offerings.
- Honeywell Intelligrated: Honeywell's material handling automation arm delivering integrated conveyor, palletizing, and order fulfillment systems; competes with Qimarox at the end-of-line packaging level in the same regulated verticals.
Regional players
- Murata Machinery (Muratec): Japan-based material handling equipment maker with strong Asia footprint in conveyors, automated storage, and palletizing; competes with Qimarox's product categories in APAC and complements its global partner network.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Qimarox leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Qimarox funding detail
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Funding rounds
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Frequently asked questions about Qimarox
What does Qimarox do?
Qimarox designs and manufactures standardized modular components for material handling systems, with a primary focus on vertical conveyors (Prorunner series) and modular palletizing solutions (Highrunner and Lowrunner series). The company sells these components exclusively through OEMs, system integrators, and a global network of certified system partners who integrate them into complete turnkey material handling solutions for end customers in food, pharma, FMCG, and logistics. Qimarox also offers an Upgrading & Services (QU&S) line for existing end-user installations.
Is Qimarox a public or private company?
Qimarox is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Qimarox founded?
Qimarox was founded in 2012. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Qimarox based?
Qimarox is headquartered in Harderwijk, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Qimarox make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Hardware Sales - Vertical Conveyors are the primary driver. The others are hardware Sales - Palletizers and professional Services - Upgrading & Services.
Who are Qimarox's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are TGW Logistics Group, Interroll and FlexLink (Coesia). Broad incumbents are Dematic, BEUMER Group, Swisslog, Vanderlande, Daifuku and Honeywell Intelligrated. Murata Machinery (Muratec) is listed as a regional player.
Does Qimarox have an API?
No public API is recorded for Qimarox.
What industry is Qimarox in?
Qimarox's product category is Industrial Material Handling Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAN, End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems, with a secondary code of IMAHAOAK, Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines). Its NAICS code is 3359 and its SIC code is 3560.