What Manter International does

Manter International B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of industrial weighing, packaging, and palletizing machinery, primarily serving the fresh produce industry and adjacent verticals including meat, fish, nuts, and charcoal. Founded in 1995 by Herman Wehkamp and Peter Lenferink in Emmen, the company designs and assembles all machines domestically, including multihead weighers (MD and M series with variants such as MD10 XXL, MD16 D, M10 Ca, and M14 SF), packaging machines (MoNo Clipper, AutoMesh+, Paper Bagger, Clipper M3, Punnet Filler, Crate Filler SF, SemiPack, AutoPack HS), and palletizers ranging from the ST8 at eight bags per minute to the ST40 at 32 bags per minute. Notable proprietary technologies include the MoNo Clipper, which produces fully recyclable mono-material tubular net bags in PE, the newly launched Ultrasonic Sealer that closes polyethylene packaging by melting rather than clipping, and the Line Control software platform that centralizes management of heterogeneous packaging lines.

The portfolio addresses end-of-line packaging requirements for products ranging from 100 grams to 50 kilograms, with dedicated packaging line configurations for potatoes, onions, carrots, citrus, tomatoes, apples, pears, cherries, nuts, and charcoal. Beyond hardware, Manter offers Line Control as an IPC-based platform enabling start/stop control, preset management, error visualization, and format-change automation across an entire packaging line, plus tiered spare parts kits (First Aid Kit, Spare Parts Kit, Maintenance Kit) and global service support.

Manter\u2019s business model is built on project-based industrial machinery sales through a hybrid direct-and-channel structure. The company sells directly to large enterprise customers from its Emmen headquarters while distributing through a network of regional partners in more than 30 countries, including Volm (Americas, since 1996), Sarco (Benelux, since 2008), Manter Ib\u00e9rica (Iberia, since 2013), Manter Nordic (Scandinavia, opened October 2025), CSA (Poland, wholly-owned since 2021), and Uniekum (South Africa). Pricing is custom and quote-driven, with multi-year service contracts, accessories, and spare parts providing recurring revenue alongside the primary hardware sales stream. The company is privately held, founder-influenced, and reports more than 100 employees across its operations.

Name

Manter International

Legal name

Manter International B.V.

Website

https://manter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Manter International manufactures industrial weighing, packaging, and palletizing machinery for fresh produce, meat, fish, nuts, and charcoal processors. The Netherlands-based company sells complete end-of-line solutions through a global dealer network spanning more than 30 countries and 75+ end markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Equipment (IMAHAOAH), Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial weighing machines
• Packaging machinery
• Palletizing systems
• Fresh produce automation
• End-of-line solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Weighing, Packaging, and Palletizing Machines: Manter generates revenue primarily from designing, manufacturing, and selling weighing machines (multihead weighers), packaging machines (including baggers, clippers, fillers), and palletizers. Machines are sold globally through dealers and direct sales with customization capabilities.
2. Service, Maintenance, and Spare Parts: Revenue generated from installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades services. The company offers spare parts kits (First Aid Kit, Spare Parts Kit, Maintenance Kit) and service bulletins for ongoing customer support.
3. Accessories and Complementary Equipment: Sale of accessories including conveyors, gooseneck elevators, check weighers, packing tables, rotating tables, and pallet handling equipment that integrate with main machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Manter International designs, manufactures, and services industrial weighing machines (multihead weighers), packaging machines (baggers, clippers, fillers), and palletizers for fresh produce, meat, fish, nuts, and charcoal processors. The company offers complete end-of-line packaging lines configured per product (potatoes, onions, carrots, citrus, tomatoes, apples, pears, cherries, nuts, charcoal) and unified by its Line Control software platform. All machines are developed and assembled at the Emmen, Netherlands headquarters, with sales and service delivered through a global dealer network.

Product overview

Manter International is a manufacturer of advanced weighing, packaging, and palletizing machinery for fresh produce, meat, fish, nuts, and charcoal. Their product portfolio includes multihead weighers (MD and M series), packaging machines (AutoPack HS, AutoMesh+, Paper Bagger, MoNo Clipper, Clipper M3, Punnet Filler, Crate Filler), palletizers (ST series from ST8 to ST40), and supporting equipment. They offer complete end-of-line solutions combining weighing, packing, and palletizing with centralized control via Line Control. Their machinery handles products from 100 grams to 50 kg and operates in more than 75 countries worldwide through a global dealer network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Manter Nordic: Regional subsidiary established in 2025 serving Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland with complete weighing, packaging, and palletizing systems including local service and support.
• Manter Packaging Ibérica

Products and services

• Multihead Weighers (MD Series) High-capacity, high-accuracy multihead weighers for vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, nuts, charcoal, and various other products. Includes MD10 XXL, MD12, MD14 XL, MD16, MD16 D, and MD20 D models with various bucket configurations; sold to industrial packhouses and processors.
• Multihead Weighers (M Series) Combination weighers for fruits, vegetables, carrots, and various products. Includes M8, M8 L, M8 Veg, M10, M10i D, M10i Ds, M10 Ca, M12, M12 V, M12i V, M12 Ca, M14 SF, M14i D, M16i V models with specialized configurations by product type.
• AutoPack HS Automatic bagging machine for burlap, mesh, polyethylene, and paper bags with automatic sewing; used in industrial fresh produce and agricultural packaging lines.
• AutoMesh+ Rollstock Bagger Rollstock bagger for net bags from roll stock material, designed for high-efficiency fresh produce packaging.
• Paper Bagger Packaging machine for block bottom paper bags that fills and closes bags with a sewing head, supporting sustainable paper-based packaging solutions for fresh produce and other goods.
• MoNo Clipper Packaging machine for mono-material tubular net bags without metal clip; both the net and label are PE, enabling fully recyclable packaging for sustainable fresh produce operations.
• Clipper M3 Packaging machine for tubular net bags with metal clip closure, used in traditional fresh produce packaging applications.
• Punnet Filler Packaging machine for filling punnets and trays/clamshells, suited to retail-ready fresh produce packaging.
• Crate Filler SF (Soft Fill) Crate and box filling machine with soft fill technology for gentle product handling of fresh produce.
• SemiPack Semi-automatic packaging machine for vegetables, fruits, and other foods; enables packing into 50 kg net bags for bulk produce operations.
• Palletizers (ST Series) Range of palletizers from basic to advanced models. Includes ST8 (12 bags/min, manual pallet loading), ST10 (automatic pallet infeed/outfeed), ST15 (15 bags/min), ST20, ST25 (22 bags/min), ST30, and ST40 (32 bags/min, servo motor drive).
• Ultrasonic Sealer New ultrasonic sealing technology that closes polyethylene packaging without clips or additional materials by melting the packaging shut, making the entire package a single material for improved recyclability. Can be mounted on roll and wicket packaging machines.
• Line Control Central control system that connects and coordinates all Manter machines within packaging lines via an IPC platform and proprietary Manter software. Enables start/stop control, preset management, error visualization, and format change automation across the entire packaging line.
• Packaging Lines Complete end-to-end packaging lines for specific products—potatoes, onions, carrots, citrus, tomatoes, apples and pears, cherries, nuts, and charcoal—each combining weighing, packaging, and palletizing equipment into one configured solution.
• Service & Spare Parts Kits Technical support offering including installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrades, with three levels of spare parts kits (First Aid Kit, Spare Parts Kit, Maintenance Kit) to minimize downtime for Manter machines worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30 bags per minute packaging speed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Manter NordicflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 October 2025Manter Nordic opened on October 1, 2025, marking Manter's expansion into Scandinavia. Led by Kenneth Rasmussen, Manter Nordic offers complete systems for weighing, packaging, and palletizing including local service and support. Serves Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Iceland.
• IMA Ilapak & IMA RecordcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Since early 2024, Manter distributes vertical packaging machines and circular weighers from IMA Ilapak in the fresh produce industry. This also applies to horizontal flow wrapping machines from IMA Record.
• SolidtecminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Since 2019, Manter has worked with Solidtec, a Dutch manufacturer of high-quality palletizing systems. Solidtec's machines complement Manter's machines perfectly, making collaboration a logical choice for both parties.
• Manter IbéricacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Manter Packaging Ibérica was founded in 2013 in collaboration with Manter headquarters. The company offers first-class and reliable solutions for the agro-food industry and is responsible for sales in Spain and Portugal.
• CSA Sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012CSA is an experienced, dynamic, and modern supplier to the metal industry, specializing in sheet metal work and steel construction for instrument, equipment, and machinery manufacturers. Since 2021, Manter is 100% owner of CSA.
• Sarco PackagingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2008Founded by Jaap van der Sar, a former Manter employee, Sarco has been a Manter dealer for the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg since 2008. The product synergies between Manter and Sarco create complementary organizations.
• Volm CompaniesflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1996Volm has been Manter's first official partner since 1996. As a distributor, Volm is responsible for sales of Manter machines in America and Canada, achieving great success. Most Manter machines are shipped to America each year. The partnership combines knowledge from both companies and provides mutual strengthening.
• UniekumminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDealer representing Manter in South Africa. Manter traveled to South Africa with Uniekum to visit various customers and explore market opportunities in the region.
• Allround (India) Vegetable Processing MachinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner that collaborated with Manter to deliver two complete packaging lines to Balaji Wafers in Ahmedabad, India in early 2026.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• TOMRA: Norwegian sensor-based sorting and processing equipment provider with growing fresh-produce segment. Comparable as a niche technology-led supplier serving packhouses with adjacent sorting and grading equipment that complements Manter's weighing/packaging lines.
• Provisur Technologies: US-based manufacturer of food processing equipment including forming, slicing, and packaging lines for protein and prepared foods. Comparable as a specialist supplier of mid-volume processing and packaging equipment for protein and prepared food customers overlapping Manter's meat/fish segment.
• Key Technology: US-headquartered (now part of Duravant) manufacturer of digital sorting, conveying, and processing equipment for fresh produce and processed foods. Comparable as a niche specialist whose sorting and inspection equipment is commonly integrated into the same packhouse lines where Manter weighing and packaging equipment operates.

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Swiss plant and packaging equipment manufacturer serving food processing industries including grain, nuts, chocolate, and bulk materials. Comparable as a large-scale incumbent offering weighing, sorting, and packaging solutions for similar agricultural product categories.
• GEA Group: German food processing and packaging machinery conglomerate serving dairy, meat, fresh produce, and beverage industries globally. Comparable as a broad-line incumbent with overlapping weighing, packaging, and palletizing equipment for fresh produce and adjacent verticals.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed provider of food processing and packaging equipment for meat, seafood, produce, and prepared foods. Comparable as a broad-line packaging machinery incumbent with overlapping end-of-line solutions for protein and fresh produce customers.

Direct peers

• Multivac: German manufacturer of packaging machinery including tray sealers, thermoformers, and baggers used across food processing. Direct peer as a complete-line packaging machinery OEM serving overlapping fresh-produce and protein customers with similar weighing and end-of-line solutions.
• Heat and Control: Australia/US-headquartered manufacturer of processing and packaging equipment for snack foods, vegetables, and protein products. Comparable as a mid-sized specialist supplying weighing, bagging, and palletizing lines to fresh-produce and adjacent processors.
• Marel: Icelandic-headquartered global supplier of food processing equipment including weighing, portioning, and packaging solutions for fresh produce, meat, and fish. Directly comparable end-of-line equipment supplier to many of the same packhouse and processor customers Manter serves.
• IMA Group: Italian-based global leader in packaging machinery including IMA Ilapak vertical baggers and IMA Record flow wrappers that Manter distributes in fresh produce. Directly comparable as a complete-line packaging machinery OEM; IMA is both a distribution partner and the most significant competitive threat in adjacent product categories.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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