Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions

What Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions does

Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions is the B2B out-of-home coffee division of the German Melitta Group, providing integrated coffee solutions to professional operators across gastronomy, hotels, bakeries, gas stations, healthcare, offices, and cruise ships. Founded in 1908 by Melitta Bentz, the company is headquartered in Minden-Dützen, Germany, and operates in approximately 13 countries through regional subsidiaries, a German dealer network, and a direct e-commerce shop.

Its core product portfolio spans automatic espresso machines (Melitta Cafina XT and CT series, including the CT8plus flagship), filter coffee machines (Melitta 170, 600, Cafina XT180), manual barista equipment (Cafina VIVA, Life), accessories, and a coffee/beverage range including Melitta Bacio d'Oro, Mondo Blu, La Tazza Verde, and Caffè Corsini. Underlying technologies include the patented AromaSelektor® brewing control, Automatic Coffeequality System, Clean-in-Place hygiene automation, and proprietary milk and brewing-group systems.

The business model combines hardware sales (entry machines from ~€406, volume-tier discounts available), recurring consumables and coffee supply, technical service and maintenance contracts, digital subscriptions (Melitta INSIGHTS, OnSite, IoT-Hub for fleet management), and equipment financing. Distribution runs through direct enterprise field sales, regional Melitta subsidiaries internationally, and a German online shop for SMBs. Flagship commercial accounts include Real Madrid (5-year partnership from 2025/26), Borussia Dortmund, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, and EDEKA Minden-Hannover.

Name

Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions

Legal name

Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft

Website

https://melitta-professional.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1908

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions, founded 1908 and headquartered in Minden, Germany, is the Melitta Group's B2B out-of-home coffee division. It provides integrated coffee machines, beans, service, digital fleet management, and financing to gastronomy, hotels, retail, gas stations, healthcare, offices, and cruise operators across 13 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Coffee Equipment

NAICS

Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (311920), Coffee and Tea Manufacturing (31192)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Beverage & Coffee/Tea Supply Stores (Retail + Wholesale) (CRAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Professional coffee machines
• Filter coffee makers
• Coffee beans wholesale
• Coffee service solutions
• Out-of-home coffee

Headquarters

HQ city

Minden

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Coffee Machines: Sale of professional coffee machines including fully automatic espresso machines (Melitta Cafina CT8plus, CT6, XT series) and filter coffee makers (Melitta 170, XT180 series). Machines sold through direct sales, dealers, and online shop with pricing ranging from approximately €400-600 for entry machines to higher for premium models.
2. Coffee and Beverages: Sale of coffee beans (whole bean, ground), instant coffee, tea, cocoa drinks, and related beverages. Includes branded products like Melitta Bacio d'Oro, Mondo Blu, La Tazza Verde, and Caffè Corsini. Revenue from recurring coffee supply to installed machine base.
3. Technical Service: Technical maintenance, repair, and support services for coffee equipment. Service hotline and on-site technical support.
4. Digital Solutions: Digital products including Melitta INSIGHTS (data analytics) and Melitta OnSite (connectivity/IoT solutions) for coffee machine fleet management.
5. Financing: Financing solutions for equipment purchase enabling customers to acquire machines through payment plans rather than upfront purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions manufactures and supplies professional coffee machines (fully automatic espresso machines and filter coffee makers), coffee beans and beverages, technical service and maintenance, digital connectivity/analytics solutions (Melitta INSIGHTS, Melitta OnSite, IoT-Hub), and financing options for the out-of-home market. The company serves gastronomy, hotels, bakeries, gas stations, cruise ships, healthcare/catering, and office customers across 13 countries.

Product overview

Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions offers a comprehensive portfolio of professional coffee solutions for the out-of-home market. The product range centers on automatic and filter coffee machines under the Melitta and Cafina brands, including the XT series (premium with aluminum panels), CT series (compact design), cup single-cup machines, and filter coffee machines (Melitta 170, Melitta 600, XT180). The portfolio is complemented by accessories (mounting modules, grinders, under-counter cabinets), consumables (filter papers, cleaners), beverages (whole beans, filter coffee, teas, cocoa drinks), and digital solutions (Melitta Insights, Melitta OnSite, IoT-Hub). The company provides holistic solutions combining coffee machines, coffee products, technical service, digital solutions, and financing options for various industry segments including gastronomy, hotels, bakeries, convenience stores, health care, offices, cruise ships, and gas stations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Melitta® Cafina®: Coffee machine brand offering various series including XT and CT lines for professional use
• Caffè Corsini
• Melitta® 170
• Melitta® Cafina® XT180
• Melitta® Black Edition
• Cilia®
• TeeGschwendner
• MBP (Melitta Bio & Plus)
• Melitta® Allegro®
• Melitta® La Tazza Verde®
• Melitta® Bacio d'Oro®
• Melitta® Bacio Nero®
• Melitta® Mondo Blu®
• Melitta® La Emozione®
• Melitta® Monte d'Oro®
• Melitta® Monte d'Argento®
• Melitta® Cioccolata Style
• Melitta® INSIGHTS
• Melitta® OnSite

Products and services

• Melitta Cafina XT4 / CT4 Series

Named customers7 records

Segments6 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

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Real MadridflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Melitta Gruppe became official coffee partner of Real Madrid from 2025/26 season. Partnership covers supplying Santiago Bernabéu stadium, training facility, and offices with coffee machines, coffee, and service for 5 years. Includes comprehensive communication and marketing activities package. Applies to both women's and men's teams.
• Borussia Dortmund (BVB)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Long-standing coffee partner supplying stadium coffee solutions. Challenge of serving 80,000 visitors quickly including 5,000 VIP guests with consistent quality.
• Elbphilharmonie HamburgcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffee partner for prestigious concert venues Elbphilharmonie and Laeiszhalle in Hamburg. Equipped with 33 professional machines and filter coffee equipment.
• TechnimelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partnership for implementing coffee solutions, specifically mentioned in Real Madrid Bernabéu project implementation.
• Caffè CorsinicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrand partnership for Italian premium coffee. Caffè Corsini combines passion with quality, innovation, ethical practices, and continuous research. Products sold through Melitta Professional under exclusive partnership.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• WMF Group (WMF Professional Coffee Machines): German manufacturer of professional fully automatic coffee machines (WMF 9000S, WMF 1500S) for the OOH market. Direct competitor in DACH with comparable hardware-plus-service positioning and similar customer verticals.
• Franke Coffee Systems: Swiss-headquartered maker of professional fully automatic espresso machines (Franke A series, S series). Closely comparable on technology (milk systems, brewing units), customer base, and global OOH footprint.
• Schaerer (Schaerer Coffee): Swiss professional coffee machine maker (Schaerer Coffee Soul, Schaerer Barista). Comparable product portfolio for hotels, gastronomy, and convenience, with overlapping milk/bean technology and European focus.
• Lavazza Professional: Italian coffee brand with dedicated OOH/professional division offering espresso machines (BlueLB, Klass, Caffè Espresso Point) and beans. Direct competitor in gastronomy and hotels across Europe.
• La Marzocco: Premium Italian espresso machine maker dominant in specialty cafés. Comparable on professional manual and automatic espresso technology, though positioned upmarket from Melitta's Cafina line.
• Thermoplan: Swiss professional coffee machine maker (Thermoplan Black & White series) with strong Starbucks supplier relationship. Closely comparable on fully automatic technology and OOH customer verticals.
• Jura Professional: Swiss premium automatic coffee machine maker extending into the professional segment. Overlaps with Melitta's XT/CT series in offices, bakeries, and convenience channels.
• Bravilor Bonamat: Dutch manufacturer of professional filter coffee and instant beverage equipment. Strong overlap with Melitta's Melitta 170, Cafina XT180, and filter-coffee segment in offices, hotels, and catering.

Broad incumbents

• JDE Professional (JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS Professional): Global OOH coffee and tea supplier offering beans, machines, and service. Direct overlap with Melitta's coffee-supply and machine bundle; broader portfolio (Senseo, L'OR, Douwe Egberts) and larger parent (JDE Peet's).
• Nestlé Professional / Nespresso Professional: Global incumbent in OOH coffee with Nespresso capsule systems, Starbucks royalty, and broad bean/equipment offerings. Competes across all Melitta verticals, especially office and hotel channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

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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