Ecoma Maschinen

What Ecoma Maschinen does

Ecoma Maschinen is a German industrial machinery manufacturer headquartered in Weyhe-Dreye near Bremen, founded in 1997 and operating as a privately held GmbH. The company designs and builds automation and special-purpose machinery primarily for food processors, with additional exposure to agricultural-sector customers. Operations span three pillars: palletizing systems under the proprietary ComPact and ComPact HC lines, robotic automation and conveyor/transport systems under the InterSystem family, and customer-specific special machines (Folientopper film applicators, Rolletikettierer roll labelers, Schinkenfaltanlagen ham-folding lines, Süßkartoffelschneider sweet potato cutters, UVC disinfection bands). Ecoma complements equipment supply with contract manufacturing, stainless steel pickling, and line retrofits.

Technically, Ecoma integrates components from established industrial automation vendors — Kawasaki Robotics (robotics), Siemens (controls), Lenze (drives and automation), Bonfiglioli (gearboxes and drive systems), and Thyssenkrupp — combined with its proprietary InterSystem transport architecture and ComPact palletizer designs. The multi-vendor integration model allows configuration to customer-specific line requirements rather than sale of a single standardized platform, which suits the heterogeneous needs of German food-processing customers.

Ecoma's business model is project-based industrial equipment sales (CapEx) to corporate processors, supplemented by service and retrofit revenue. The customer base is concentrated in the German food industry — Vitakraft, Aldi, Stockmeyer, Bley, Boeklunder, Heinen, Koenecke, Rasting, Schulte, Redlefsen, Wiltmann — with agricultural-side exposure via Raiffeisen Hoya. The firm is led by CEO Georg Thamm and has used trade events such as Anuga Food Tec 2021 for demand generation. The company employs 11-50 people; no public revenue or funding data are disclosed.

Name

Ecoma Maschinen

Legal name

ECOMA Maschinen GmbH

Website

https://ecoma-maschinenbau.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ecoma Maschinen is a German industrial machinery builder founded in 1997, headquartered in Weyhe-Dreye near Bremen. It designs palletizing systems, robotic automation, and custom special machines for food-processing and agricultural customers, primarily in Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Automation Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Industrial machinery manufacturing
• Palletizing automation systems
• Special purpose machines
• Robotic automation solutions
• Conveyor technology systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Weyhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Machine Manufacturing: Design and manufacture of special purpose machines, production lines and systems tailored to customer specifications. Includes turnkey solutions from engineering to assembly.
2. Contract Manufacturing (Lohnfertigung): Job work manufacturing including turning, cutting, milling, welding, and pickling services. Offers flexible capacity for fluctuating demand without requiring customers to maintain their own equipment.
3. Service, Repair & Maintenance: Aftermarket services including custom spare parts manufacturing, machine assembly/disassembly, mechanical modifications, repair, maintenance, and modernization/retrofitting of machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ECOMA Maschinen GmbH designs, engineers and builds custom industrial machinery and automation systems, with a primary focus on the ComPact and ComPact HC space-saving palletizers, InterSystem transport systems, and robot-based automation cells for palletizing, depalletizing, sorting, packaging and gripping. The company also manufactures special-purpose machines (Folientopper, Rolletikettierer, Schinkenfaltanlage, UVC Band, Süßkartoffelschneider), offers contract manufacturing (turning, milling, welding, cutting), in-house stainless steel pickling, and machine retrofit/repair services, primarily serving the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Product overview

ECOMA Maschinen is a German machinery manufacturer founded in 1997, specializing in custom machine building and automation solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized around three core areas: Automation (robot-based palletizing, sorting, and handling systems), Maschinenbau (special machine construction including folientoppers, labelers, and food processing equipment), and Service (contract manufacturing, stainless steel pickling, and machine retrofit/maintenance). Key products include the ComPact and ComPact HC (High Capacity) palletizer series for the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, InterSystem transport systems, and various special machines. The company provides complete in-house capabilities from engineering and construction (AutoCAD, 3D drawings) through manufacturing, assembly, and after-sales service, including a dedicated robot laboratory for testing and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ComPact: Space-saving palletizer for automatic palletizing, available in different sizes and configurations (Type K for short-side stacking, Type L for long-side stacking) for the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries.
• ComPact HC
• InterSystem

Products and services

• ComPact Automatic Palletizer Space-saving automatic palletizer for food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, featuring minimal-friction placement for gentle handling of containers and trays. Configurable with optional product turner, pallet magazine, feed/discharge conveyors and interlayer magazine.
• ComPact HC (High Capacity) Palletizer High-capacity automatic palletizer achieving 50-60 products per minute depending on pallet pattern and product, with pre-grouping, dual feed conveyors and vertical movement for full-layer handling.
• InterSystem Transport Systems & Palletizers Product line of transport systems and palletizers tailored for the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, supplied in partnership with InterSystem.
• Robotic Automation Cells (Roboterautomation) Robot-based automation systems using Kawasaki robots for palletizing, depalletizing, sorting, packaging, and gripper systems, including dual-robot cells with flexible gripper systems adaptable to multiple tray sizes.
• Fördertechnik (Conveyor Technology) Conveyor systems including packaging lines, transport belt units and packing tables for industrial production and packaging lines.
• Folientopper (Film Topper) Special machine that applies film tops in packaging lines for food and consumer goods applications.
• Rolletikettierer (Roll Labeler) Special machine for applying roll labels in production and packaging processes.
• Schinkenfaltanlage (Ham Folding Machine) Special machine for folding ham slices in food processing operations.
• UVC Band (UVC Disinfection Conveyor) UVC conveyor band that uses ultraviolet light for disinfection of products passing along the line, suitable for hygiene-sensitive applications.
• Süßkartoffelschneider (Sweet Potato Cutting Machine) Special machine for cutting sweet potatoes in food processing applications.
• Lohnfertigung (Contract Manufacturing) Job-shop contract manufacturing covering turning, milling, welding, cutting, edging, nipping, stamping and assembly, plus round rollers, with flexible capacity for customers avoiding in-house equipment investment.
• Edelstahlbeize (Stainless Steel Pickling) In-house pickling service for stainless steel components that removes oxidation colors, flash rust and ferrite impressions after welding or forming, restoring a uniform corrosion-resistant passive layer.
• Retrofit, Repair and Maintenance Service Aftermarket service covering overhaul, extension and modernization of existing machines, including mechanical modifications, repair, maintenance and custom spare-parts manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• ComPact HC palletizers achieve 50-60 products per minute capacity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kawasaki RoboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationKey robotics supplier for robotic automation systems including palletizing, depalletizing, and packaging applications. Kawasaki robots are featured in case studies and machine demonstrations.
• BonfigliolicoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of drive systems and gearboxes for industrial automation equipment.
• LenzecoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of automation technology, drive systems and motors for industrial machinery.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of automation and control systems including PLCs (SPS) and industrial controls for machine systems.
• ThyssenkruppcoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of components and materials for industrial machinery manufacturing.
• Nautic Werbung GmbH & Co. KGminorOthersExternal hosting provider for the company website, located in Rhauderfehn, Germany.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MULTIVAC: German manufacturer of packaging and processing machinery with deep roots in food and pharma. Overlaps with ECOMA on packaging line integration, tray handling, and end-of-line automation.
• BEUMER Group: German family-owned intralogistics and packaging machinery provider with strong palletizing and conveying systems. Directly comparable to ECOMA's palletizing and conveyor technology portfolio, particularly in food and chemicals.
• KUKA AG: German robotics and automation specialist whose palletizing and robotic cells overlap directly with ECOMA's ComPact and robotic automation offerings. Both serve industrial customers with robot-based material handling and palletizing solutions.
• Gerhard Schubert GmbH: German family-owned manufacturer of top-loading packaging machines and robotic packaging lines. Comparable to ECOMA as a Mittelstand-sized specialist in custom robotic packaging automation for food and consumer goods.

Emerging players

• Stäubli Robotics: Industrial and collaborative robot supplier with strong presence in food and pharma automation. Comparable to ECOMA through its robotic palletizing and pick-and-place applications using Kawasaki-adjacent robot platforms.
• Yaskawa Europe: European arm of a major robotics and motion control vendor. Competes with the Kawasaki-based robotic systems ECOMA integrates, making it a relevant competitor on the robot selection axis.

Broad incumbents

• Krones AG: German-based global leader in packaging and bottling machinery for the food and beverage industry. Highly comparable to ECOMA in serving food processors with end-of-line and packaging automation, but at much greater scale and international reach.
• ABB Robotics: Global industrial automation and robotics incumbent with extensive palletizing and packaging automation solutions. Comparable to ECOMA in food/pharma/chemical end markets, though at far greater scale.
• Sidel Group: Global provider of packaging equipment and line solutions for food, beverage, and personal care. Comparable to ECOMA in end-of-line palletizing and packaging automation, but with much broader geographic reach.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-based global supplier of food processing machinery and automation. Comparable to ECOMA in serving food processors with custom-engineered equipment and complete production lines.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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