What Xtrutech does

Xtrutech Ltd. is a UK-headquartered, privately held manufacturer founded in 2002 that designs and builds XTS co-rotating twin-screw extruders and complementary processing equipment. Its product range spans laboratory extruders (XTS11 through XTS35, plus the high-powered XTS19XP) up to production machines (XTS44, XTS56 at up to 1,600 kg/h and XTS65 at up to 2,400 kg/h), using a clamshell barrel design with segmented screw elements and wear-resistant insert liners manufactured from HIP-treated powder metallurgy steel. The portfolio also includes a full ecosystem of ancillaries (XTDC drum coolers, XTCC cooling conveyors, single-screw top feeders, twin-screw side feeders, vibratory tray feeders, fines compactors, vent port stuffers, high-speed mixers, and laboratory ancillaries) plus spare parts and services.

The company sells complete, seamlessly integrated production lines on a quote-based, direct enterprise field sales model led by Regional Managers and supported by free process trials at the Innovation Centre in Stoke-on-Trent. It is positioned as the only OEM specialising exclusively in complete extruder lines for powder coating, while also serving pharmaceuticals, biodegradable polymers, food, chemicals, medical plastics, adhesives and general plastics. Alongside XTS-branded equipment it supplies OEM-compatible spare parts (screw elements, barrel housings/liners, shafts) for APV/Baker Perkins, Leistritz, W&P/Coperion, Maris, Berstorff, Century, Thermo Prism and Brabender extruders, and offers engineering services including process optimisation, training, inspections, retrofitting, gearbox repairs, torque coupling refurbishments and multi-year Xtrucare service plans. The company has reported having roughly doubled in size and revenue in recent years, exports approximately 85% of output, and operates a wholly-owned North American subsidiary (Xtrutech Inc.) in Philadelphia.

Name

Xtrutech

Legal name

Xtrutech Ltd.

Website

https://xtrutech.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Xtrutech is a UK-founded (2002) specialist manufacturer of XTS co-rotating twin-screw extruders (11mm-65mm barrel) and integrated ancillaries (coolers, feeders, pelletisers, fines compactors), selling complete lines, OEM spare parts and engineering services to powder coating, pharmaceutical, biopolymer, food, chemical, medical plastic and adhesive producers globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stoke-on-trent

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Twin Screw Extruder Sales: Sale of XTS brand twin screw extruders ranging from 11mm to 65mm barrel bores for laboratory and production use. Machines are sold with integrated ancillaries including feeders, cooling systems, and pelletisers to create complete extrusion lines.
2. Spare Parts & Wear Components: Sale of screw elements, barrel housings, liners, shafts, and related assemblies for XTS machines and OEM extruders. Also supplies components for APV/Baker Perkins, Leistritz, W&P/Coperion, Maris, Berstorff, Century, Thermo Prism, Brabender, and other manufacturers.
3. Ancillary Equipment: Sales of drum coolers, cooling conveyors, feeding systems (top feeders, side feeders, vibratory feeders), high speed mixers, pelletisers, water baths, and other auxiliary equipment.
4. Engineering Services: Services including process trials at the Innovation Centre, process optimisation, operation training, machine inspections, torque coupling refurbishments, wear measurement, barrel retrofitting, gearbox repairs, and Xtrucare service plans covering machinery for up to 3 years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Xtrutech designs and manufactures the XTS range of co-rotating twin-screw extruders (11mm to 65mm barrel bore) for laboratory sampling and full-scale production. The offering is delivered as complete extrusion lines with seamlessly integrated ancillaries (drum coolers, cooling conveyors, top/side feeders, fines compactors, vent port stuffers, pelletisers, high-speed mixers) and a global aftermarket supply of screw elements, barrel liners, and shafts for both XTS machines and OEM extruders from manufacturers such as APV/Baker Perkins, Leistritz, W&P/Coperion, Maris, Berstorff, and Brabender.

Product overview

Xtrutech is a specialized manufacturer of twin screw extruders and related equipment, founded in 2002. The product portfolio centers on the XTS range of co-rotating twin screw extruders spanning laboratory models (XTS11, XTS19, XTS24, XTS35) and production-scale machines (XTS44, XTS56, XTS65), plus the high-powered XTS19XP variant. These extruders are complemented by an integrated ecosystem of ancillaries including XTDC drum coolers (matching each extruder size), XTCC cooling conveyors, feeding systems (single screw top feeders, twin screw side feeders, vibratory tray feeders), laboratory ancillaries (pelletisers, water baths, haul-offs), fines compactors, vent port stuffers, and high-speed mixers. The company also supplies spare parts (screw elements, barrel housings, shafts) for both XTS machines and other OEM extruders, alongside services including process trials, training, optimisation, machine inspections, and Xtrucare service plans. Xtrutech positions itself as a complete single-source provider enabling seamless laboratory-to-production extrusion lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• XTS11 Laboratory Twin Screw Extruder 11mm twin screw extruder designed for sampling, small-scale research, and early-stage formulation development. Optimized for pharmaceutical applications and small batch testing with low throughput capability for high-value or sensitive materials.
• XTS19 Twin Screw Extruder 19mm twin screw extruder ideal for small batch testing, colour matching, and testing new formulations. Optimized for powder coating applications with high free volume and individually controlled heating zones.
• XTS24 Twin Screw Extruder 24mm twin screw extruder for laboratory applications, low-scale production and running trial formulations. Features high free volume coupled with high power for enhanced flexibility in speed, residence time and output.
• XTS35 Twin Screw Extruder 35mm versatile twin screw extruder suitable for both laboratory and low-scale production. Features high free volume necessary for laboratory work and high throughput for specialty products.
• XTS44 Twin Screw Extruder First full-scale production twin screw extruder in the XTS range. Designed with high free volume clamshell geometry combined with robust high-torque drive for high-output efficient powder coating production.
• XTS56 Twin Screw Extruder High volume production extruder designed with high free volume clamshell geometry and robust high-torque drive. Ideal for high-output efficient powder coating production with maximum output of 1600 kg/h.
• XTS65 Twin Screw Extruder One of the highest output extruders in the XTS range, designed with high free volume clamshell geometry combined with robust high-torque drive. Achieves maximum output of 2400 kg/h for efficient powder coating production.
• XTS19XP High Powered Twin Screw Extruder 19mm high powered twin screw extruder supporting the most demanding processes within biopolymers, plastics, and food extrusion. Features 7.8 kW motor power and 1,200 rpm screw speed for enhanced processing capabilities.
• XTDC Drum Coolers Series of drum coolers (XTDC1 through XTDC5) providing efficient cooling for extrudate exiting the extruder. Features water-cooling technique, endless belt design, kibbler shaft, and mini breaker for particle size distribution. Sizes match XTS19 through XTS56 extruders.
• XTCC Cooling Conveyors Closed-loop water cooling conveyor systems for efficient cooling of extrudate. Models include XTCC 1X5 (up to 800 kg/h), XTCC 1.2X6 (up to 1,600 kg/h), and XTCC 1.5X8 (up to 2,400 kg/h). Feature stainless steel frames, large diameter chill roll, and mini breaker/flaker unit.
• Single Screw Top Feeders (SSTF) Single screw top feeders in production (SSTF-30 through SSTF-60) and laboratory (SSTF-20) sizes. Feature stainless steel construction, easy clean bowl, removable screw and tube, and optional CIP hopper for reduced cleaning time between colour changes.
• Twin Screw Side Feeders (TSSF) Twin screw side feeders for handling low bulk density powders, pellets and flakes. Feature reliability, high outputs with stable torque, and self-cleaning screw profiles. Models range from TSSF-8 (laboratory) to TSSF-60 (production) with outputs from 0.5 to 2400 kg/hr.
• Laboratory Ancillaries Bespoke laboratory ancillary equipment including Face-Cut Pelletisers, Strand Pelletisers, Water Baths, Air Cooled Conveyors, Bench Top Haul Off Units, and optional liquid injection peristaltic pumps, winder units, and film chill rolls.
• XTS Fines Compactor Fines recycling system for the powder coatings industry that compacts fines from the mill and reintroduces them as reusable chips. Offers up to 99.5% product yield, UKCA/ATEX zone 22 certified, with Clean in Place System.
• Vent Port Stuffers Twin-screw vent port stuffers that prevent material loss through vent ports while removing air, moisture and volatiles. Models include TS VPS 30T through TS VPS 100T for extruders ranging from 30mm to 160mm.
• High Speed Mixers Three high-speed mixer models: XHSM3 (3-litre bench-mounted), XHSM5 (5-litre bench-mounted), and XHSM10 (10-litre floor-standing). Feature variable-speed motors, HMI control, and optional jacketed tanks for temperature control.
• Screw Elements Replacement screw elements for XTS range and OEM machines including APV/Baker Perkins, Leistritz, Coperion/W&P, Maris, Berstorff, and others. Feature powder metallurgy steel with Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) for enhanced longevity.
• Barrel Housings and Liners Solid and lined barrel housings and replacement liners for XTS extruders and OEM machines. Support conversion of solid barrels to lined configurations as cost-effective upgrade.
• Shafts Shafts, shaft couplings, sleeves, screw tips and related assemblies for various extruder manufacturers. Available in multiple profile types including round, keyed, hex, bi-hex, and splined shafts.
• Xtrucare Service Plans Service packages protecting investment with coverage up to 3 years on XTS machine lines. Includes annual service, dedicated email support, phone support by qualified engineers, and genuine replacement parts.
• Process Trials at Innovation Centre Process trial services at the Innovation Centre in Stoke-on-Trent, enabling customers to test and fine-tune processes with experienced engineering support. Facility includes conference area and video link capability for international participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Side feeding delivers up to 30% higher feed rates depending on bulk density and formulation
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Staffordshire Chambers of CommerceminorOthersXtrutech holds membership in the Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce and received their International Trade Award, supporting regional business networking and export promotion.
• Powder Coating InstituteminorOthersXtrutech is a member of the Powder Coating Institute, providing industry recognition and access to the powder coating industry community.
• British Plastics FederationminorOthersXtrutech maintains membership in the British Plastics Federation, connecting with the UK plastics industry community and staying informed on industry standards.
• Dennis Forte & AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXtrutech engineering team attended the World Class Programme on Extrusion Cooking hosted by Dennis Forte & Associates at Sheffield Hallam University's National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering, gaining expertise to support food extrusion customers.
• National Centre of Excellence for Food Engineering (Sheffield Hallam University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerXtrutech supplied an XTS19 laboratory twin screw extruder as a teaching backdrop for the World Class Programme on Extrusion Cooking courses, collaborating on food extrusion education and industry development.
• Local Engineering Suppliers (UK)minorOthersXtrutech outsources the majority of machining to local engineering shops that fabricate and manufacture parts based on Xtrutech designs, maintaining close supplier relationships.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Bühler is a large Swiss industrial group with a significant food extrusion business alongside grain processing and other industries. It overlaps with Xtrutech in food extrusion and the Xtrutech engineering team trained on extrusion cooking at Sheffield Hallam. Bühler's much larger scale makes it an incumbent in the broader extrusion market rather than a direct twin-screw extrusion specialist.

Direct peers

• Brabender: Brabender is a German manufacturer of laboratory and production twin-screw extruders, including measurement and process technology for food, plastics, and rubber. It competes with Xtrutech in laboratory-scale extrusion and is named among the OEMs for which Xtrutech supplies replacement parts.
• Coperion (Werner & Pfleiderer): Coperion is a leading global manufacturer of twin-screw extruders, compounders, and bulk material handling systems. As a Hillenbrand subsidiary, it competes directly with Xtrutech in co-rotating twin-screw extruders for powder coatings, plastics compounding, and other processing applications, and Xtrutech explicitly supplies aftermarket parts for W&P/Coperion machines.
• Steer Group: Steer is an Indian-headquartered global manufacturer of co-rotating and counter-rotating twin-screw extruders serving food, plastics, pharmaceutical, and specialty applications. It competes with Xtrutech in the production-scale extrusion market and offers a comparable product breadth to its XTS range.
• Maris (Tecnomatic): Maris is an Italian manufacturer of co-rotating twin-screw extruders for plastics compounding, masterbatch, powder coatings, and speciality applications. It is explicitly named as a competitor OEM supported by Xtrutech's aftermarket parts business, indicating direct technical and commercial overlap.
• Leistritz: Leistritz is a German manufacturer of co-rotating twin-screw extruders for plastics processing, pharmaceuticals (hot melt extrusion), food, and specialty applications. It is one of the named competitor OEMs for which Xtrutech supplies aftermarket parts and competes head-to-head with Xtrutech in pharmaceutical and specialty extrusion.
• APV Baker Perkins: APV Baker Perkins (now part of Baker Perkins) historically produced twin-screw extruders for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical applications. It is named as an OEM supported by Xtrutech's aftermarket parts business and represents direct technical overlap in the legacy installed base.
• Clextral: Clextral is a French manufacturer of twin-screw extruders focused on food (snacks, cereals, pet food), biopolymers, and chemical applications. It competes with Xtrutech in food extrusion and emerging biopolymer processing, sharing similar customer verticals and use cases.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Thermo Scientific Process Equipment): Thermo Scientific (formerly Thermo Prism and APV Baker Perkins) produces twin-screw extruders for pharmaceutical, food, and polymer applications. Thermo Prism is explicitly listed as an OEM whose machines Xtrutech supports with aftermarket parts, indicating direct aftermarket competition and end-market overlap in pharma hot melt extrusion.
• Berstorff (KraussMaffei): Berstorff, part of KraussMaffei, manufactures twin-screw extruders for rubber, plastics, and cable compounding. It is named among the OEMs for which Xtrutech supplies aftermarket parts and competes in plastics/rubber compounding extruders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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