KOMET Maschinenfabrik

What KOMET Maschinenfabrik does

KOMET Maschinenfabrik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer specializing in vacuum packaging machines and Sous-Vide cooking equipment, headquartered in Plochingen, Germany. Founded approximately 75 years ago, the company has remained focused exclusively on vacuum packaging and Sous-Vide cooking technology throughout its history, offering nearly 40 distinct machine models ranging from compact tabletop units (Evolution 300, Vacuboy, NikiVac, PlusVac 20) through floor-standing and double-chamber machines, to fully automatic systems such as the Sprinter thermoforming machine, the FastVac inline packaging system for sliced products, and the Melanie Sous-Vide thermalizer. The portfolio also includes the Vacufresh built-in drawer solution for kitchen integration and the GreenVac returnable container system. Core technology centers on proprietary control systems (Comfort, Perfect, and the Pilz-based Touch Terminal for FastVac/Sprinter), with differentiating features such as sensor-controlled Perfect Control electronics, cylinder sealing systems, dynamic end-position damping, soft ventilation, step/impulse vacuum, boiling point recognition, and optional MAP/gas flushing.

The business model is anchored in capital equipment sales (one-time hardware purchases of machines, accessories, and spare parts) supplemented by professional services including installation, on-site service and repairs, and the KOMET Academy training program. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining an internal sales team handling inbound inquiries, a field sales force of Area Sales Managers covering larger industrial and enterprise accounts, and an extensive channel network of long-term sales and service partners across Germany and internationally. Revenue streams are diverse across primary customer segments including industrial food producers, butchers and meat processors (historically the core segment), gastronomy and hotels, food retail, cooking schools, and hobby users, with a smaller technical/industrial line covering non-food applications such as electronics and medical components. The company positions on "Made in Germany" engineering, 75+ years of category specialization, 10+ year spare parts availability with near-100% ex-stock coverage, and a 24-month commercial guarantee on all machines.

Name

KOMET Maschinenfabrik

Legal name

KOMET Maschinenfabrik GmbH

Website

https://vakuumverpacken.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KOMET Maschinenfabrik GmbH is a privately held German manufacturer of vacuum packaging and Sous-Vide cooking machines, offering approximately 40 machine models serving food producers, butchers, gastronomy, food retail, and hobby users through direct sales and a worldwide channel partner network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vacuum Packaging Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310)

SIC

Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Vacuum Systems & Components (Vacuum Pumps, Ejectors, Cups, Grippers) (IMAHAGAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

Keywords

• Vacuum packaging machines
• Sous-vide cooking equipment
• Chamber vacuum sealers
• Thermoforming packaging systems
• Modified atmosphere packaging

Headquarters

HQ city

Plochingen

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vacuum Packaging Machines: Sale of table models, floor models, double chamber machines, tray sealers, thermoforming machines, and vacuum packing machines for sliced products. One-time capital equipment purchase with various configurations and options.
2. Sous-Vide Cooking Devices: Sale of thermalizers (Sous-Vide cooking machines) such as the Melanie model. One-time capital equipment purchase.
3. Build-In Vacuum Solutions: Sale of integrated vacuum packing machines like Vacufresh for kitchen installation. One-time capital equipment purchase.
4. Spare Parts: Worldwide spare part supply for all KOMET machines, available ex stock. Original parts with professional advice and express delivery options.
5. Accessories: Vacuum testers, HT 1 leak detectors, separation grids, anti-vapour balls, waterproof labels, and cover grids. Complementary products to main machines.
6. Komet Academy Training: Professional training programs for sales force (Module 1) and service/customer service employees (Module 2). Held at the KOMET Training Centre in Plochingen.
7. Service and Repairs: On-site service, repairs, maintenance, and installation services. Provided by qualified technicians.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KOMET Maschinenfabrik GmbH designs, manufactures, and sells vacuum packaging machines and Sous-Vide cooking equipment (thermalizers) in Germany. The portfolio spans approximately 40 models including table-top units, floor-standing machines, double-chamber machines, tray sealers, thermoforming machines, automatic in-line slicer packaging systems, and built-in kitchen drawer vacuum sealers. Products are sold primarily to industrial food producers, food retail, butchers, gastronomy, and select private users, supported by a worldwide spare parts and service network.

Product overview

KOMET Maschinenfabrik GmbH offers a comprehensive portfolio of approximately 40 vacuum packaging and sous-vide cooking machines manufactured in Germany. The product line includes: table models (Evolution 300 pro/plus, Vacuboy, NikiVac, PlusVac 20) for smaller-scale operations; floor standing machines (PlusVac 21/23/24/27, S 501, Shrinking Tank ST 75) for medium to high-volume use; double chamber machines (PlusVac 25/26, PowerVac 200/210) for continuous production; tray sealers (RapidPac, RapidPac E, TS 100) for MAP packaging; the Sprinter thermoforming machine for automated tray packaging; FastVac for fully automatic sliced product packaging; Vacufresh built-in solutions for kitchen integration; Melanie sous-vide thermalizers for precision cooking; and the GreenVac returnable container system. Supporting accessories include vacuum testers and leak detection devices. The portfolio serves butchers, gastronomy, food retail, industry, and private users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Table-Top Vacuum Packaging Machines Compact table-top vacuum packing machines including Evolution 300 pro, Evolution 300 plus, Vacuboy, NikiVac, and PlusVac 20 for small-scale operations such as butchers, gastronomy kitchens, and private users. Product range handles products up to 3-7 kg with various bag sizes.
• Floor-Standing Vacuum Packaging Machines Floor-standing vacuum packing machines including PlusVac 21, 23, 24, 27, S 501, and Shrinking Tank ST 75 for medium- to high-volume use in food industry, retail, and larger butcher operations.
• Double-Chamber Vacuum Packaging Machines Double-chamber machines including PlusVac 25, PlusVac 26, PowerVac 200, and PowerVac 210 for continuous production environments where one chamber can be loaded while the other is being evacuated and sealed.
• Tray Sealers (RapidPac, RapidPac E, TS 100) Tray sealing machines for MAP (modified atmosphere packaging) applications, available as table-top models (RapidPac, RapidPac E) for small operations and semi-automatic floor model (TS 100) with vacuum and gas flushing.
• Sprinter Thermoforming Machine Compact thermoforming machine at 2.9m length offering up to 5x efficiency of chamber machines, for automated tray packaging in industrial food production lines.
• FastVac Automatic Inline Sliced-Product Packaging Machine Fully automatic inline vacuum packing machine for sliced products up to 15 mm height, designed to integrate with slicers (e.g., Bizerba) for automated production lines.
• Vacufresh Built-In Drawer Vacuum Packaging Machine Built-in drawer vacuum packing machine integrating into standard 55 cm or 60 cm kitchen drawers with 15 vacuum/sealing time levels and capacity up to 1.5 kg, designed for kitchen integration in gastronomy and upscale private kitchens.
• Melanie Sous-Vide Thermalizer Sous-Vide cooking device with 23L water bath capacity (297 x 504 x 200 mm tank) for cooking up to 9 kg of product at temperatures from 25-85°C, used in gastronomy, hotels, and cooking schools for precise temperature-controlled cooking.
• GreenVac Returnable Vacuum Container System Reusable vacuum container system for sustainable packaging using KOMET vacuum machines, available in GN 1/6, 1/3, and 1/2 sizes for gastronomy and food service operations.
• Vacuum Tester and HT 1 Leak Detector Accessories Precision vacuum tester (0-1700 mbars, IP67, LCD display with Min/Max/Hold functions) for service technicians and ultrasonic HT 1 leak detector for identifying air leaks in vacuum systems.
• Spare Parts Supply Worldwide spare parts supply for all KOMET machines with availability guaranteed beyond 10 years and nearly 100% ex-stock availability, with professional advice and express delivery options.
• Service, Repairs and Installation On-site service, repairs, maintenance, and installation provided by qualified technicians, complemented by the Germany-wide service partner network and worldwide spare parts logistics.
• Komet Academy Training Programs Professional training held at the KOMET Training Centre in Plochingen with Module 1 (sales force training) and Module 2 (service/customer service training), covering vacuum packaging and Sous-Vide cooking technology.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cooking loss reduction: 8-10% with Sous-Vide vs 20-25% with conventional cooking methods
• +3 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature11 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Reepack: Spanish-based manufacturer of vacuum packaging, tray sealing, and thermoforming equipment serving food processors across Europe — direct competitor with overlapping tabletop-to-industrial product scope.
• Vac-Star: Swiss manufacturer of vacuum packaging machines, including chamber and thermoforming models — close direct peer to KOMET in the European industrial and foodservice packaging-machinery market.
• Multivac: German-based global market leader in packaging solutions, including chamber vacuum packaging machines, thermoforming machines, and tray sealers — directly competing with KOMET across the entire product spectrum from tabletop to industrial.
• Proseal: UK-based specialist in tray sealing and MAP packaging machinery with strong industrial food-producer footprint — direct peer for KOMET's tray sealer and thermoforming lines.
• Henkelman Vacuum: Netherlands-based specialist manufacturer of chamber vacuum packaging machines, with a comparable product line in table, floor, and double-chamber machines — directly competing with KOMET in butchers, food service, and industrial segments.
• Italian Pack: Italian manufacturer of automatic packaging machinery including tray sealers, thermoforming, and vacuum systems — direct peer to KOMET for industrial food producers and European food retail.
• ULMA Packaging: Spanish manufacturer of packaging machinery including flow pack, tray sealing, and vacuum solutions — overlaps with KOMET's industrial MAP and thermoforming offerings for food processors and retail.

Broad incumbents

• Sealed Air: Global packaging giant with food packaging machinery and consumables, including vacuum and MAP systems — broad incumbent competing in the same end markets as KOMET, particularly with larger industrial food processors and retail.
• GEA Group: German industrial machinery conglomerate with food processing, packaging, and refrigeration equipment — broad incumbent serving many of the same industrial food and beverage customers as KOMET.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Large global packaging machinery incumbent (formerly Bosch Packaging) offering an extensive portfolio in food and pharma packaging — broad incumbent whose industrial food-packaging lines compete with KOMET's thermoforming and double-chamber machines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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