ChocoVision

What ChocoVision does

ChocoVision Corporation is a privately held American manufacturer of professional chocolate tempering equipment, headquartered in Poughkeepsie, New York. The company designs, produces, and markets the Revolation series of microprocessor-controlled tempering machines — the Revolation 2, V, Delta, and 3Z — with batch capacities ranging from 1.5 lbs to 45 lbs and daily throughput up to 150+ lbs of tempered chocolate. All machines share a common technological platform: a microprocessor-controlled forced hot air heating system that maintains chocolate within ±0.2°F of target temperature, eliminating the need for traditional hot water baths or light bulbs. Extended tempering modes on the 3Z can hold chocolate in temper for over 15 hours, and the same model can store up to 26 programmable recipes.

The business model is direct-to-customer hardware sales through the company's e-commerce website (www.chocovision.com) and phone sales via a 1-800 line, supplemented by appearances at confectionery and pastry trade shows. Pricing is one-time and perpetual across the lineup, ranging from $749 for the entry-level Revolation 2 to $4,399 for the flagship Revolation 3Z. A modular accessory ecosystem — enrobers ($2,035–$2,250), skimmers ($750), The Panner ($1,699), The Vibe ($899), the Drip Feed Melter ($999), the AcceleratAIR Blower ($560), moulds, and replacement parts ($8.99–$750) — extends each machine's capability and creates ongoing parts revenue. The Revolation Delta carries NSF certification for professional kitchen compliance. There is no subscription tier, no dealer network, and no third-party distribution in the data; every transaction flows through the company's own storefront or phone sales.

Target customers are professional chocolatiers, pastry chefs, small-batch confectionery manufacturers, and laboratory or R&D environments that require consistent, repeatable chocolate tempering for product quality, throughput, or recipe development. ChocoVision operates as a niche-focused specialty equipment maker with 11–50 employees, no disclosed outside funding, and a multi-decade specialization in chocolate processing equipment.

Name

ChocoVision

Legal name

ChocoVision Corporation

Website

https://chocovision.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ChocoVision Corporation is a privately held US manufacturer of microprocessor-controlled chocolate tempering equipment. Based in Poughkeepsie, NY, the company sells its Revolation series machines and accessory ecosystem directly to professional chocolatiers, pastry kitchens, and small-batch confectionery producers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Chocolate Processing Equipment

NAICS

Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro primary industry

Confectionery Manufacturing (Chocolate, Candy, Gum) (AFAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pastry, Cakes & Tortes Manufacturing (AFAKAAAB)

Keywords

• Chocolate tempering machines
• Chocolate processing equipment
• Confectionery machinery
• Professional enrobing equipment
• Tabletop chocolate equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Poughkeepsie

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tempering Machine Sales: One-time hardware sales of chocolate tempering machines (Revolation 2, V, Delta, 3Z) ranging from $749 to $4,399 per unit, representing the primary revenue stream.
2. Machine Parts & Accessories: Replacement and accessory parts for Revolation machines, including bowls, baffles, scrapers, dust covers, knobs, brushes, and accessory kits sold individually.
3. Productivity Equipment: Enrobers (Delta Enrober $2,035, 3Z Enrober $2,250), Skimmers, Drip Feed Melter ($999), The Panner ($1,699), The Vibe ($899), AcceleratAIR Blower ($560), and moulds. Accessories that complement tempering machines and expand production capabilities.
4. Tools & General Merchandise: General tools including metal bench scrapers, metal scrapers, plastic scrapers, and branded spatulas at low price points ($3.95–$11.80).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ChocoVision Corporation manufactures and sells professional chocolate tempering machines under the Revolation brand (Revolation 2, V, Delta, and 3Z), backed by a modular ecosystem of productivity equipment—enrobers, skimmers, The Panner, The Vibe, Drip Feed Melter, and AcceleratAIR Blower—alongside replacement parts, accessories, and moulds. All machines use microprocessor-controlled forced hot air heating to temper chocolate within ±0.2°F, targeting professional chocolatiers, pastry kitchens, confectionery manufacturers, and chocolate R&D environments.

Product overview

ChocoVision is a manufacturer of professional chocolate tempering equipment based in Poughkeepsie, NY. The product portfolio centers on the Revolation Series of microprocessor-controlled tempering machines (Revolation 2, Revolation V, Revolation Delta, and Revolation 3Z) with capacities ranging from 1.5 to 45 pounds per batch. The company offers a modular ecosystem of productivity equipment including enrobers (Delta Enrober and 3Z Enrober with extension), skimmers for automated chocolate dispensing, The Panner for confection coating, The Vibe for air bubble removal, and the Drip Feed Melter. All products use forced hot air heating systems rather than light bulbs or hot water baths. Machine parts, accessories (baffles, bowls, scrapers, knobs), and moulds are available for all tempering machine models.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Revolation 3Z Tempering Machine ChocoVision's highest-capacity tabletop tempering machine. 30 lb batch capacity (45 lb with holey baffle) producing 150+ lbs of tempered chocolate per day. Features microprocessor control, forced hot air heating, Extended Tempering Mode for over 15 hours of temper hold, and storage for up to 26 chocolate recipes. Targeted at high-volume professional chocolatiers and confectioners.
• Revolation Delta Tempering Machine Mid-capacity stainless steel tempering machine with 10 lb batch capacity (17 lb with holey baffle) producing up to 100 lbs of tempered chocolate per day. NSF Certified for professional kitchen compliance. Uses microprocessor control and forced hot air heating. Targeted at mid-scale pastry kitchens, bakeries, and small-batch manufacturers.
• Revolation V Tempering Machine ChocoVision's most compact stainless steel tempering machine with 5 lb batch capacity (9 lb with holey baffle) producing approximately 50 lbs of tempered chocolate per day. Uses microprocessor control and forced hot air heating. Targeted at small-batch chocolatiers and professional pastry operations.
• Revolation 2 Tempering Machine Entry-level compact tabletop tempering machine with 1.5 lb batch capacity, microprocessor control, LED temperature display, and ability to handle up to 10 lbs of chocolate per day. Targeted at small shops and serious artisans.
• 3Z Enrober High-capacity enrobing solution designed to fit atop the Revolation 3Z. Features a 6-inch-wide stainless steel belt for consistent full coverage chocolate enrobing. Pairs with the largest tempering machine to provide an integrated enrobing line.
• Delta Enrober Compact enrobing solution designed to fit atop the Revolation Delta tempering machine. Features a 4-inch-wide stainless steel belt for consistent full coverage chocolate enrobing in mid-volume operations.
• 3Z Enrober Extension Extension accessory that adds 11 inches to the 3Z Enrober's 6-inch-wide stainless steel belt, increasing the amount of product that can be enrobed in a single pass.
• Revolation V Skimmer Optional accessory that pairs with the Revolation V tempering machine to continually dispense tempered chocolate into moulds or onto individual pieces, automating chocolate transfer for improved consistency and reduced handling.
• Revolation Delta Skimmer Optional accessory for the Revolation Delta that continually dispenses tempered chocolate into moulds or onto individual pieces. Features variable flow speed and easy disassembly for cleaning.
• Revolation 3Z Skimmer Optional accessory for the Revolation 3Z that continually dispenses tempered chocolate into moulds or onto individual pieces, automating chocolate transfer and supporting high-volume production line throughput.
• The Panner Compact professional tabletop panning machine for confection coating. Up to 25 lb working capacity (chocolate plus product), variable speed, reversible spin direction, removable agitating ribs, and stainless steel construction. Targeted at chocolate and confection coating operations.
• AcceleratAIR Blower Add-on for The Panner that accelerates drying during panning by delivering filtered ambient air with adjustable airflow speed and tube angle. Pairs with the Panner to shorten panning cycle times.
• The Vibe Vibrating mould table for chocolate-filled moulds. Removes air bubbles and distributes chocolate evenly throughout cavity moulds. Capacity: 2 Standard European moulds. Targeted at professional chocolatiers producing bubble-free moulded chocolate.
• Drip Feed Melter Stainless steel melter for the Revolation Delta that allows chocolate to be added to an already-tempered batch without stopping production. 35 lb capacity. Can also be used as a standalone manual tempering unit.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revolation 3Z processes up to 30 lbs per batch (45 lbs with holey baffle) and can produce 150+ lbs of tempered chocolate per day
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Tomric Systems: US distributor and seller of professional chocolate, ice cream, and confectionery equipment and moulds. Overlaps with ChocoVision in selling tempering, enrobing, and moulding equipment to chocolatiers and pastry kitchens.
• Cacao Cucina: US-based supplier of chocolate processing equipment including melangers, tempering machines, and refiners for bean-to-bar producers. Closest US-based direct competitor to ChocoVision in the artisan chocolate equipment market.
• Selmi Group: Italian maker of professional chocolate tempering machines, enrobers, and cooling tunnels serving pastry chefs and chocolatiers worldwide. Competes head-to-head with ChocoVision's Revolation line in the small-to-mid scale segment.
• Chocolate World: Belgian manufacturer of chocolate moulding and tempering equipment for artisan and industrial chocolatiers. Direct competitor to ChocoVision in tabletop and small-batch chocolate tempering machines, enrobers, and accessories.
• Savage Bros Co: US manufacturer of chocolate processing equipment including enrobers, tempering kettles, and ancillary production machinery for confectionery manufacturers. Comparable to ChocoVision in serving professional confectionery production needs.

Broad incumbents

• Royal Duyvis Wiener: Netherlands-based manufacturer of industrial-scale cocoa and chocolate processing equipment. Operates in the same chocolate processing equipment category as ChocoVision but serves larger industrial customers rather than tabletop/artisan users.
• Netzsch-Feinmahltechnik: German manufacturer of food and chocolate processing machinery, including grinding, refining, and pumping equipment for confectionery producers. Comparable equipment category to ChocoVision but at industrial scale and broader in scope.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global manufacturer of food processing equipment including chocolate mass production and refining lines. Operates in chocolate processing equipment broadly but at industrial scale, well above ChocoVision's tabletop focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ChocoVision

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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