What Bongard does

Bongard is a French manufacturer of professional bakery and pastry equipment founded in 1922 and headquartered in Holtzheim, France, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Italian industrial group ALI S.p.A. since 2007. The company designs and produces a comprehensive equipment range covering the full bread-production workflow: dough preparation (Spiral Evo spiral mixers, CALYPSO twin-arm mixers, SATURNE Evo planetary mixers, water coolers and dosers), dough division and moulding (Mira, Mercure 4, and Divimach hydraulic dividers, Eris divider-rounders, the patented Paneotrad EvO shaping system, VENUS volumetric divider, Rhea sheeters), fermentation and conservation (BFC Evo and HERA retarder-proofers, ATHENA blocking cabinets, BOREAL cold rooms, KRYO+ and KRONOS-P blast freezers, DIVAIN sourdough tank), and baking (Orion Evo electric deck ovens, Cervap deck ovens, Soleo Evo modular ovens, KRYSTAL+ convection ovens, MIZAR and 6.44–10.83 rack ovens, and the 2026 SIRIUS speed oven). Core technologies include the CERVAP ring-tube oven core (worldwide patent, 1967), Paneotrad EvO (patented dough dividing/moulding replacing three separate machines with 60+ achievable bread shapes from 30 matrices), and the proprietary Bongard Connect IoT platform for remote oven monitoring, energy diagnostics, and recipe management.

The company serves artisan bakeries, supermarket in-store bakeries, regional and national bakery chains, and catering operations across more than 90 countries, with hardware sales as the primary revenue stream and aftermarket installation, repair, training, and digital-platform services as recurring layers. Distribution is exclusively through an authorized dealer network of approximately 350 technical sales consultants in France and 450 worldwide, supported by a pilot-bakery showroom at the Holtzheim headquarters and 7-day/365-day service availability. Bongard's cumulative installed base exceeds 100,000 units (40,000 ovens), with claimed 70% penetration of French artisan bakeries and 100% coverage of French supermarket in-store bakeries, and approximately 50% of revenue from exports. Four European production facilities, 15-year spare parts availability, 90% equipment recyclability, and certifications including UIMM CSR Commitment Charter (2023) and Alsace Export 2023 underpin the brand's positioning as the legacy reference in French bakery equipment.

Name

Bongard

Legal name

BONGARD

Website

https://bongard.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bongard is a French manufacturer of professional bakery and pastry equipment founded in 1922, serving artisan bakeries, supermarket bakeries, and chains across 90+ countries. A subsidiary of Italian ALI S.p.A., it produces dough preparation, division, fermentation, and baking equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Bakery Equipment

NAICS

Bread and Bakery Product Manufacturing (31181), Commercial Bakeries (311812)

SIC

Bakery Products (2050)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Bakery Manufacturing (Gluten-Free, Artisan, Health-Focused) (AFAKAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bread & Rolls Manufacturing (AFAKAAAA)

Keywords

• Commercial bakery equipment
• Professional baking ovens
• Dough processing machinery
• Bakery production lines
• Bread dough dividers

Headquarters

HQ city

Holtzheim

HQ country

France

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. Bakery Equipment Sales: Sale of professional bakery equipment including ovens, dough mixers, dividers, moulders, fermentation cabinets, blast freezers, and accessories
2. Aftermarket Services: Installation, repair support, and machine training services available 7 days a week, 365 days a year

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bongard designs, manufactures, and distributes professional bakery and pastry equipment for artisan and industrial bakeries worldwide. Its portfolio covers the full production chain — dough preparation (spiral, twin-arm, and planetary mixers), dough division and shaping (hydraulic dividers, the patented Paneotrad EvO system, volumetric dividers, sheeters, moulders), fermentation and conservation (retarder-proofers, cold rooms, blast freezers), and baking (modular deck ovens, electric deck ovens, convection ovens, rack ovens, speed ovens). Sales are executed through an authorized dealer network in over 90 countries, with revenue complemented by aftermarket installation, repair, and training services.

Product overview

Bongard is a French manufacturer of professional bakery and pastry equipment founded in 1922, now part of the Italian ALI S.p.A. group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized into four main categories: Dough Preparation (spiral mixers including Spiral Evo series with fixed/removable/self-tilting bowls, twin-arm CALYPSO mixers, planetary SATURNE Evo mixers, water coolers, dosers, bowl tilters including TILTI Evo), Dough Division & Moulding (hydraulic dividers including Mira, Mercure 4, Divimach, VENUS volumetric divider, VENUS LINE automated tray system, Eris divider-rounders, Paneotrad EvO patented shaping system, Rhea sheeters, Major moulders, resting cabinets), Fermentation & Conservation (BFC Evo and HERA retarder-proofers, ATHENA blocking cabinets, BOREAL walk-in cold rooms, KRYO+ and KRONOS-P blast freezers), and Baking (Orion Evo electric deck ovens, Cervap deck oven series, Soleo Evo modular ovens, KRYSTAL+ and MIZAR convection ovens, rotating rack ovens from 6.44 to 10.83 series, SIRIUS speed ovens). Bongard also offers Bongard Connect, a proprietary IoT platform for remote oven monitoring and control. The company operates 4 production facilities in Europe and distributes to over 90 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Paneotrad EvO®: A unique and patented process for separating and shaping dough pieces that replaces 3 machines (divider, moulder and resting cabinet) and reproduces traditional hand moulding. Available since 2006.
• TILTI EVO
• VENUS LINE
• VENUS

Products and services

• Mercure 4 hydraulic divider High-output hydraulic divider dividing up to 20kg dough into 20 equal pieces, with optional grids for divider-moulder conversion, dust control system, ergonomic control panel, and silent operation under 65 dB.
• Mira hydraulic divider Compact hydraulic divider with 27L bowl handling 4-20kg dough, 200kg weight on casters, Stop & Go technology, and automatic knife lift.
• Divimach semi-automatic hydraulic divider Semi-automatic hydraulic divider with 29.4L rectangular stainless steel bowl dividing 4-20kg dough into 10 or 20 pieces, automatic blade release for cleaning.
• Eris divider-rounder series (SA, A, FA) Range of divider-rounders (semi-automatic Eris SA, automatic Eris A, fully automatic Eris FA) producing uniform dough pieces for bakeries.
• Bouleuse Conique BC conical rounder Conical rounder for pre-shaping dough pieces into uniform balls.
• Paneotrad EvO dough separation and shaping system Patented process for separating and shaping dough pieces, replacing three machines (divider, moulder and resting cabinet) with one unit. Supports 60+ different dough shapes through 30 matrices, with baguettes ready in under 30 minutes.
• VENUS volumetric divider Volumetric divider for fermented dough handling 72-200kg per hopper with hydration up to 80%. Features non-stick hopper, anti-static belts, and integrates with VENUS LINE automated tray loading.
• VENUS LINE automated tray loading system Automated tray loading system combining VENUS volumetric divider with tray loading, achieving 6 trays per minute productivity. Automates weighing, flour dusting, folding, and loading dough pieces into trays. Compatible with Paneotrad process.
• Repose Pâtons RP intermediate proofer Chest-type resting cabinet for intermediate proofing of dough pieces. Available in 5 models with 32-40 racks accommodating 6-9 pieces per rack depending on weight.
• Chambre de détente à retournement IK intermediate proofer Dynamic intermediate proofer with turning mechanism. Available in 4 models with 168-376 pocket capacity, handling 200-1000g dough pieces at 900-1500 pieces/hour, with germicidal lamp and automated détente cycle.
• Rhea dough sheeter (Manu and Auto) Dough sheeter available in manual (Rhea Manu) and automatic (Rhea Auto) versions for rolling dough to consistent thickness.
• Major inclined moulder Inclined moulder for shaping dough pieces into desired forms with adjustable settings.
• Spiral Evo mixer series Complete line of spiral mixers including fixed bowl (Spiral Evo), removable bowl (Spiral Evo A, Spiral A), and self-tilting models (Spiral Evo TH hopper type, Spiral Evo TL bench type).
• CALYPSO twin-arm mixer Twin-arm mixer for dough preparation with plunging arm action, designed for handling various dough types.
• Saturne Evo planetary mixer Planetary mixer for pastry and bakery applications with planetary mixing action for consistent results.
• Tilti vertical bowl lifter-tilter Vertical bowl lifter-tilter compatible with Spiral A, SPL A, and FBL A mixers, with hydraulic lifting system and 3 fixed support points.
• BDC bowl tilter Bowl tilter compatible with Spiral A, SPL A, and FBL A mixers using hydraulic system for safe dough transfer onto table or hopper.
• Tilti Evo vertical bowl lifter-tilter Advanced vertical bowl lifter-tilter with hydraulic lifting, 24V low-voltage two-hand control, and optional bowl rotation with scraper for complete discharge of stickiest doughs. Compatible with Spiral Evo A and Venus Line.
• Fonto water cooler Continuous flow water cooler for precise dough temperature control during preparation.
• Dox-Domix water doser/mixer Water meter and mixer for precise water dosing in dough preparation.
• DIVAIN sourdough fermentation tank Sourdough fermentation tank for controlled sourdough starter preparation and maintenance.
• BFC Evo roll-in retarder-proofer Roll-in retarder-proofer with controlled fermentation environment, featuring EVO technology for precise temperature and humidity control.
• HERA reach-in retarder-proofer Reach-in retarder-proofer cabinet for controlled dough fermentation and retardation.
• ATHENA retardation cabinet Blocking/retarding cabinet for dough temperature management and controlled fermentation.
• BOREAL walk-in cold room Walk-in cold room for positive, negative, or Paneotrad storage applications, available in various configurations.
• KRYO+ blast freezer-conservator Combined blast freezer and conservation unit with plate technology for rapid cooling and frozen storage.
• KRONOS-P quick cooling unit Reach-in blast freezer with quick cooling and freezing capabilities using plate technology.
• Orion Evo electric deck oven Electric deck oven with exclusive ROC deck technology and 10-inch Intuitiv'2 capacitive touch control. Designed for energy conservation with optimized heat loss reduction.
• Soleo Evo modular deck oven Modular deck oven available in various configurations including M2 pizza, M4 Shop bakery opening, and pastry-style door models, configurable with multiple baking tray sizes.
• Cervap deck oven series Deck oven series including Cervap, Cervap GME, Cervap RS, Cervap XT, Cervap XL, and Cervap Compact models, featuring patented ring tube technology with high residual heat efficiency.
• Bongard rotating rack oven series (6.44, 8.43, 8.64, 8.84, 10.83) Rotating rack ovens available in multiple sizes (6.44 to 10.83) with electric (E) or gas/oil (MG) heating options, featuring rotating trolley for even baking.
• KRYSTAL+ convection oven Convection oven available in various models including 46.4L tray version and rack-compatible versions, with forced air circulation for even baking.
• MIZAR rack convection oven Rack convection oven for high-volume baking operations with rotating rack capability.
• SIRIUS speed oven Speed oven designed for accelerated baking in snacking and convenience applications.
• Bongard Connect IoT platform Connected equipment platform enabling remote control of Bongard ovens from computer, smartphone or tablet. Features energy monitoring, production statistics, remote diagnostics, and recipe management. Compatible with Intuitiv'2 and Sensitiv'2 equipped ovens. Connection fee of €150 excluding VAT.
• Bongard aftermarket service (installation, repair, training) Professional installation, repair support, and machine training services available 7 days a week, 365 days a year, delivered through Bongard's dealer network including 350 vendors/technicians in France and 450 worldwide.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60 different shapes possible with Paneotrad using 30 matrices
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered parent, minor and core.

• ALI S.p.A.parentOthers · 1 January 2007Bongard joined the Italian ALI S.p.A. group in 2007 as part of the group's bakery equipment portfolio. ALI S.p.A. is a major Italian industrial group specializing in professional catering and bakery equipment.
• EcosystemminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBongard is a member of Ecosystem, an eco-organization for the recycling of professional equipment, supporting the company's sustainability and end-of-life equipment recycling initiatives.
• LEMPA (Laboratoire National de la Boulangerie-Pâtisserie)coreTechnology or IntegrationIndependent testing laboratory that certifies Bongard equipment as 'low flour emission' - enables customers to access national government subsidies for flour dust protection from Social Security.
• CCI Grand Est and ClimaxionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBongard received support from CCI Grand Est and Climaxion in the Sustainable Making pathway for eco-design integration into product development process (2022-23).
• ADIPSOminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSARL company responsible for website design and production. Head office located at 3 rue de la Division Leclerc, 67000 Strasbourg, France.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moretti Forni: Italian specialist in electric and gas deck ovens for artisan bakeries and pizzeria. Overlaps with Bongard's Cervap and Orion Evo oven ranges in customer base and channel.
• MIWE: German manufacturer of bakery ovens, proofers, and freezing/baking systems for artisan and in-store bakeries. Closest like-for-like competitor to Bongard across deck ovens, rack ovens, and complete bakery lines in Europe.
• Polin Group: Italian-based bakery equipment manufacturer with deck ovens, rack ovens, and complete lines; directly competes in the same European artisan and industrial bakery segments.
• Revent International: Swedish rack-oven specialist competing in the same rotating-rack oven category as Bongard's rack oven 6.44-10.83 series; both serve artisan and industrial bakery customers.
• Wiesheu GmbH: German in-store bakery equipment specialist with deck, rack and proofing equipment; comparable customer-base (supermarket in-store bakeries and chains) and channel overlap.
• Sveba Dahlen: Swedish bakery equipment maker with deck ovens, rack ovens, and dough-handling equipment, serving the same artisan and supermarket-bakery customers as Bongard across Europe and globally.
• Kaak Group: Dutch supplier of total bakery concepts including ovens, mixers, dividers, proofers, and automation; competes head-on with Bongard's complete-range positioning, especially in industrial supermarket bakeries.

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation: US-listed foodservice equipment conglomerate with multiple bakery brands (e.g., TurboChef, Celfrost, Blodgett). A scale competitor with M&A capacity relevant to consolidation of the bakery-equipment space.
• UNOX S.p.A. Italian combi-oven and speed-oven manufacturer expanding into bakery/SIRIUS-like use cases. Direct overlap in the speed-oven/snacking category where Bongard's new SIRIUS competes.
• Rational AG: German global leader in combi-ovens and foodservice thermal equipment. Significantly larger and broader, but increasingly encroaching on bakery/proofing applications relevant to Bongard.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/Bongard.bakery
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bongard
• Instagraminstagram.com/bongard.bakery
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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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