BvL Maschinenfabrik

What BvL Maschinenfabrik does

BvL Maschinenfabrik (legal entity: Bernard van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG) is a family-owned German agricultural machinery manufacturer founded in 1860 and headquartered in Emsbüren, Germany. The company designs, produces, and distributes feed mixing and handling equipment for dairy, livestock, and biogas operations worldwide, with its core product architecture organized under the V-series: V-MIX vertical feed mixers (including self-propelled mixer wagons), V-COMFORT bedding systems, V-LOAD silage handling, V-BIO biogas plant systems, and V-INDUSTRY industrial mixing. Its technology stack combines mechanical mixing drivetrains (including a partnership with Kurmann-Technik for an electric mixing head) with a digital layer — the V-CONNECT ecosystem — comprising the Dairy Feeder Go mobile app, Mixer Control, Cut Control, and the subscription-based V-DAIRY Feeder TMR ration management software, plus NIR (near-infrared) sensor integration on self-propelled units for real-time feed composition analysis.

The company's revenue model blends one-time capital equipment sales (mixers, wagons, bedding and silage systems) with an aftermarket stream of spare parts, service, and used machines, supplemented by a nascent recurring software layer (TMR subscriptions). The freemium V-CONNECT Dairy Feeder Go app is bundled free with hardware purchases, creating a land-and-expand path into paid software. Go-to-market is direct plus a regional sales manager network, with a multilingual online presence (DE/EN/FR/RU/NL) supporting international reach. End customers are primarily SMB dairy, beef, and biogas farm operators purchasing on quote-based terms, with no large enterprise anchor customers disclosed.

Name

BvL Maschinenfabrik

Legal name

Bernard van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://bvl-farmtechnology.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BvL Maschinenfabrik is a family-owned German manufacturer, founded 1860, producing feed mixing machines, bedding, silage, and biogas systems under the V-series, sold to dairy, livestock, and biogas farms worldwide alongside the V-CONNECT digital farm management software.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Machinery

NAICS

Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Livestock & Dairy Equipment (IMAHACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Feeding & Nutrition Systems (TMR Mixers, Feeders, Bunk Management) (AFAAAIAE)

Keywords

• Agricultural feed mixers
• Feed mixing wagons
• Silage extraction equipment
• Biogas solid feeders
• Livestock feeding machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Emsbüren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Feed Mixer Hardware Sales: BvL generates revenue primarily from the sale of physical agricultural machinery including feed mixer wagons (V-MIX series), silage extraction equipment (V-LOAD), biogas equipment (V-BIO), and bedding technology (V-COMFORT). Products are sold in various configurations: towed, self-loading, self-propelled, and stationary models. Revenue is one-time at point of sale, with aftermarket parts and service as secondary revenue streams.
2. Digital Feed Management Software (V-CONNECT / V-DAIRY Feeder): V-CONNECT Dairy Feeder Go is offered free with new BvL feed mixers. Premium V-DAIRY Feeder TMR subscription provides advanced feed management capabilities with annual license fees. Software includes support, updates, maintenance, and server hardware as part of the annual license.
3. Aftermarket Parts and Service: Replacement parts including original-quality knives for feed mixers, service support, warranty portal, and service partner training are offered. Customer service covers product selection through operational support.
4. Used Machines: BvL also sells refurbished/used agricultural machinery under its Gebrauchtmaschinen program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BvL Maschinenfabrik manufactures agricultural feed mixing wagons (Futtermischwagen) and related livestock farming machinery in Emsbüren, Germany, under the V-MIX brand with towed, self-loading, self-propelled, and stationary configurations. The product portfolio also includes V-COMFORT bedding equipment, V-LOAD silage extraction tools, V-BIO biogas solid matter feeders, and the V-CONNECT digital feed management software platform. Founded in 1860, the company sells directly and through international distribution partners to livestock and dairy farms worldwide.

Product overview

BvL Maschinenfabrik (Bernard van Lengerich Maschinenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG) develops and manufactures agricultural machinery in Emsland, Germany, with a comprehensive product portfolio centered on feed mixer wagons (Futtermischwagen). The V-MIX product line includes towed feed mixer wagons (Fremdbefüller), self-loading mixers (Selbstlader/Fill), self-propelled mixers (Selbstfahrer/Drive), and stationary mixers (Fix). Supporting product lines include V-COMFORT bedding equipment, V-LOAD silage extraction tools, V-BIO biogas solid matter feeders, and V-CONNECT digital feeding management systems including the cloud-based Dairy Feeder Go software. The company also offers industrial mixing solutions under V-INDUSTRY. Founded in 1860, the company serves the global agricultural market with a focus on efficient, robust, and reliable machinery for modern livestock operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• V-MIX: Feed mixing wagons product line - available as Fremdbefüller (external loader), Selbstlader (self-loader), Selbstfahrer (self-propelled), and stationäre Mischer (stationary mixers).
• V-CONNECT
• V-COMFORT
• V-LOAD
• V-BIO
• V-INDUSTRY

Products and services

• V-MIX Feed Mixer Wagons

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• cybob communication GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partnercybob communication GmbH (Große Hamkenstraße 30, 49074 Osnabrück) is responsible for the conception, design, and programming of the BvL Farmtechnology website. They are listed in the legal notice (Impressum) as the website development partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lucas.G (Lucas Industries): French manufacturer of livestock feeding equipment including self-propelled and trailed feed mixers, bedding distributors, and silage cutters. Directly comparable to BvL's V-MIX, V-COMFORT, and V-LOAD lines.
• Faresin Industries: Italian manufacturer of feed mixers, telescopic handlers, and livestock equipment. Direct competitor in self-propelled and towed feed mixers with comparable product breadth to BvL's V-MIX line.
• Mayer Maschinenbau: Austrian manufacturer of feed mixer wagons and silage extraction equipment. Competes directly with BvL's V-MIX and V-LOAD product lines in the DACH region and broader European market.
• JF-Stoll Maschinenfabrik: German agricultural machinery manufacturer specializing in loaders, feed mixing technology, and grassland equipment. Direct overlap with BvL in feed mixing wagons and livestock handling solutions.
• Seko Industries: Italian manufacturer of feed mixing and distribution equipment, including self-propelled and stationary mixers. Comparable product offering to BvL for European dairy and beef operations.
• Trioliet: Dutch manufacturer of feed mixer wagons and automated feeding systems. Closest direct competitor to BvL with overlapping towed, self-loading, self-propelled, and stationary mixer product lines targeting European dairy operations.
• Peecon (Peeters Landbouwmachines): Dutch manufacturer of feed mixing, silage handling, and agricultural loading equipment. Direct overlap with BvL across mixer wagons and silage block cutters, serving similar Benelux and European dairy customers.
• Siloking (Kverneland): German feed mixer brand now part of Kverneland Group, producing towed, stationary, and self-propelled vertical and horizontal mixers. Direct overlap with BvL's V-MIX portfolio for dairy and livestock customers.
• RMH Lachenal: French manufacturer specializing in feed mixers and silage block cutters. Comparable product portfolio to BvL with a regional concentration in France and southern European markets.

Broad incumbents

• Kuhn Group: Large French-headquartered agricultural machinery manufacturer offering feed mixers as part of a broad portfolio (tillage, seeding, livestock). Overlaps with BvL in feed mixing but operates at greater scale with global dealer coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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