Diosna Dierks & Söhne

What Diosna Dierks & Söhne does

DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH is a German industrial equipment manufacturer founded in 1885 and headquartered in Osnabrück, specializing in mixing, granulation, fluid bed processing, coating, and kneading machinery for the bakery, food, pharmaceutical solid dose, cosmetics, and fine chemicals industries. The product portfolio spans lab to production scale (0.04 kg through 2,400 kg batches) and includes high-shear mixer-granulators (P and V series), multifunctional fluid bed processors (MINILAB RC through CAP 1250), tablet coaters, spheronizers, automated production lines (CCS/CGS), kneading machines, fermenters, elevator tippers, and the DIOStart line of starter cultures. Underlying technology is built on proprietary process engineering know-how developed over 135 years, modular equipment platforms enabling tool-free scale-up, IoT-enabled control systems, and a comprehensive regulatory compliance portfolio (GMP, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, ATEX, OEB5 containment, FSSC 22000, DIN EN ISO 9001:2015). Wholly-owned subsidiaries operate production and sales in the Czech Republic (DIOSNA CS s.r.o., Krásná Lípa) and India (DIOSNA Process Solutions Pvt. Ltd., Pune), with additional direct sales and service coverage in the USA/Canada.

The company's revenue model combines one-time capital equipment sales (project-specific, quote-based) with recurring after-sales service revenue generated through tiered service packages (Basic, Classic, Premium), qualification and validation services (DQ, FAT, IQ, OQ, GAMP 5), spare parts, and control/mechanical upgrades, plus consumables revenue from the DIOStart starter culture line. Distribution is exclusively direct via enterprise field sales, regional offices, and the DIOlab testing facilities, supported by digital marketing through the company website, Google Ads, and LinkedIn. Since May 1, 2024, DIOSNA has operated as part of Coperion Food, Health and Nutrition (Hillenbrand), with the diosna.de website now routing users to the fhn.coperion.com integrated platform. The business is led by Co-CEOs Thomas Rawe and Juri Winkler.

Name

Diosna Dierks & Söhne

Legal name

DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH

Website

https://diosna.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1885

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DIOSNA Dierks & Söhne GmbH, founded 1885 in Osnabrück, Germany, manufactures industrial mixing, granulation, fluid bed, and kneading equipment for bakery, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and fine chemicals manufacturers worldwide, operating since 2024 as part of Coperion Food, Health and Nutrition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Osnabrück

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

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. Capital Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial mixing, granulation, and processing machines and systems to food and pharmaceutical manufacturers. Equipment ranges from compact lab-scale (P1-6) to large production-scale (CAP 150-1250) systems. Revenue is generated through one-time capital purchases with project-specific customization.
2. After-Sales Service, Spare Parts & Upgrades: Comprehensive after-sales service including technical support, maintenance, spare parts, electronics upgrades (PC systems, SPS, HMI), mechanical upgrades (WIP/CIP systems, process air technology), and control system modernizations. Service packages (Basic, Classic, Premium) provide recurring service revenue.
3. Qualification & Validation Services: Pharmaceutical qualification services (DQ, FAT, IQ, OQ), GAMP 5 compliance, PAT integration, and user training for regulatory compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
4. DIOStart Starter Cultures: Sale of DIOStart starter cultures and pre-dough starters (liquid, dry, and practical cube formats) for bakery fermentation processes.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Diosna Dierks & Söhne GmbH designs and manufactures industrial processing machinery — including high-shear mixer-granulators, fluid bed processors, tablet coaters, spheronizers, kneading machines, fermenters, and automated production lines — for bakery, food, pharmaceutical solid-dose, cosmetics, and fine chemicals manufacturers. The company sells capital equipment from lab to production scale, supplemented by DIOlab testing services, after-sales support, qualification/validation services, and DIOStart starter cultures.

Product overview

Diosna Dierks & Söhne is a German industrial equipment manufacturer (founded 1885, now part of Coperion Food, Health and Nutrition) specializing in processing machinery for the bakery, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. The product portfolio centers on mixer-granulators (P series for pharma; V series for universal mixing), fluid bed processors (MINILAB RC through CAP 1250), tablet coaters, spheronizers, and automated systems. These are offered both as standalone machines and as integrated granulation lines (CCS, CGS, Single-Pot systems). The portfolio also includes bakery equipment (kneading machines, fermenters, elevator tippers, bread processing systems) and the DIOStart starter culture line. Diosna positions itself as 'Dough-Experts' for bakery and 'PharmaExperts' for pharmaceutical applications, with a comprehensive service organization offering qualification, training, and DIOlab testing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DIOStart: Starter cultures and pre-dough starters for bakery applications
• DIOlab Pharma
• Dough-Experts

Products and services

• Mischer-Granulatoren (Mixer-Granulators) High-shear mixer-granulators for pharmaceutical manufacturing, available in lab scale (P1-6, P/VAC 10-60), pilot scale (P100), and production scale (P250-1250). Used for mixing, granulating, and wet granulation with optional vacuum drying capabilities.
• Wirbelschicht-Prozessoren (Fluid Bed Processors) Multifunctional fluid bed processors for drying, agglomeration, and coating. Range from MINILAB RC (0.2-3.2kg) for research, through CAP 10-80 RC for pilot scale, to CAP 150-1250 (200-880kg) for full production.
• Coater (Tablet Coaters) Tablet coating systems including MINILAB RC (0.5-2.7kg batch) for research and MIDILAB RC (2-16kg batch) for pilot production. Support sugar coating, film coating, and powder coating applications.
• Spheronizer Pellet shaping equipment for producing spherical pellets with smooth surfaces, used in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and fine chemicals production for improved drug release profiles.
• Automatisierte Systeme (Automated Systems) Automated production lines including Lineartransport (linear transport systems), Mittenentleerung (center-emptying), Aroma Multiline for pre-dough production, and Quellstück/Kochstück Multiline for thermal pre-dough processing. Features IoT connectivity for Industry 4.0 integration.
• Granulierlinien (Granulation Lines) Integrated granulation systems combining mixer-granulators with fluid bed dryers. Includes CCS (closed granulation line), CGS (compact granulation system), Single-Pot/VAC processors (150-1200), and Containment solutions for highly active substances.
• Hebekipper (Elevator Tippers) Kneading bowl lifting and tilting systems including HK 170 (mobile table tipper), HKV 224 (flexible), HK 300-600 (industrial), and HK 1200 (up to 1200kg capacity with 5m discharge height).
• Fermenter (Fermenters) Fermentation systems for pre-dough production including Ecoline models (200-1000kg capacity) for bread fermentation with specialized starter cultures.
• Knetmaschinen (Kneading Machines) Dough kneading machines for bakery applications, including spiral kneaders and Intensive kneaders for various batch sizes.
• Schlagmaschinen (Beating Machines) Beating and mixing machines for dough and batter preparation in bakery production.
• Restbrot & Rückteig Systeme (Scrap Dough & Leftover Bread Processing) Systems for processing leftover bread and scrap dough into sourdough, including Ecoline bread fermenters (200-1000kg), Ecoline bread mixers, and star roller/slide hopper equipment.
• DIOStart (Starter Cultures & Pre-dough Starters) Starter cultures and pre-dough starters including practical cubes for wheat, spelt, and rye; liquid fast-acting cultures; and aroma starter for high-aroma pre-dough production.
• Universalmischer (Universal Mixers) Universal mixers for food, pharma, cosmetics, and chemical industries. V10-V100 series (11.5-180L capacity) for lab/small production, V250-V1600 series (210-1400L) for industrial scale.
• DIOlab Pharma Technology and testing center in Osnabrück offering product trials, expert support for product/process development, and hands-on training with full-scale production equipment including P1-6, P/VAC, V100, MINILAB RC, and MIDILAB RC systems.
• Servicepakete (Service Packages) Comprehensive service offerings including Basic, Classic, and Premium service packages covering maintenance, remote service, technical support, electronics/mechanics upgrades, qualification services, and training programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Modular systems enable tool-free scale-up from 0.25L lab to 2,200L production scale within the same equipment platform family.
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coperion Food, Health and NutritioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIOSNA is now part of Coperion Food, Health and Nutrition, representing its parent company and primary strategic partner. Coperion is a global leader in industrial process equipment. This integration provides DIOSNA with access to Coperion's global sales network, R&D resources, and operational scale. DIOSNA technologies are promoted through Coperion's FHN platform (fhn.coperion.com).
• Gabler (Training Partnership)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDIOSNA partners with Gabler to offer comprehensive training for the complete pharmaceutical production process — from granulator through extruder and spheronizer to fluid bed dryer. This cooperation provides customer training and certification for pharmaceutical production processes.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global large-cap industrial equipment group with substantial pharmaceutical processing equipment division (GEA Pharma & Healthcare). Comparable as a major industry incumbent offering mixers, granulators, fluid bed processors, and complete processing lines, though as part of a much larger diversified portfolio.
• IMA Group: Italian global leader in pharmaceutical processing and packaging machinery with strong presence in tablet presses, granulation, coating, and filling equipment. Comparable as a major industry incumbent serving overlapping pharmaceutical solid dose customers, though IMA has substantially larger scale.
• Syntegon Technology (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Large German pharmaceutical and food processing equipment manufacturer with broad portfolio spanning granulation, tableting, filling, and packaging. Comparable in pharmaceutical processing equipment but as a much larger incumbent with broader scope including primary and secondary packaging.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global technology company specializing in food processing equipment, particularly in grain milling, bakery, and chocolate production. Comparable in bakery and food processing equipment including mixing, kneading, and fermenting technology, though Bühler operates at substantially larger scale.

Direct peers

• Romaco Group: Pharmaceutical processing equipment manufacturer offering granulation, tableting, coating, and packaging solutions. Directly comparable in pharmaceutical solid dose processing equipment with overlapping product categories in granulation, coating, and integrated processing lines.
• Zeppelin Systems: German manufacturer of mixing, processing, and conveying systems for plastics, chemicals, food, and feed industries. Comparable as a German-based specialist in industrial mixing and process technology with overlapping customer base in feed and fine chemicals.
• Glatt Group: German family-owned company specializing in fluid bed processing, granulation, coating, and drying equipment for pharmaceutical and food applications. Directly comparable as a German-headquartered specialist in fluid bed processors, Wurster coating, and spouted bed technology serving overlapping pharma and food customers.
• L.B. Bohle Maschinen + Verfahren: German pharmaceutical machinery manufacturer offering granulation, drying, coating, and tablet press equipment. Directly comparable as a German mid-sized competitor in pharmaceutical solid dose processing equipment, serving similar customers with overlapping product portfolios in mixer-granulators and fluid bed systems.
• Lödige Process Technology: German manufacturer of mixing, granulating, drying, and coating machines for pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and plastics industries. Directly comparable as a German-based specialist in horizontal and high-shear mixers, ploughshare mixers, and integrated processing systems.
• Hosokawa Micron Group: Dutch-German-Japanese group manufacturing mixing, drying, granulation, and agglomeration equipment for pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. Directly comparable in high-shear mixing, fluid bed processing, and containment technology for solid dose manufacturing and specialty food applications.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/diosna_

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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