DJM Food Processing

What DJM Food Processing does

DJM Food Processing is a privately held Dutch industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1978 and headquartered in Elburg, Netherlands. The company designs and builds capital equipment for food producers, organized around seven core technology platforms: Forming (VacForm), Co-Extrusion, 3D-Extrusion, Diaphragm, Dosing/Depositing, Extrusion, and Flattening. Its machines incorporate patented technologies—most notably the DJM Pressure Dividing System and the quick-change extrusion head system—and are built entirely from stainless steel with servo-controlled electric drives, PLC controls, and color touchscreen HMIs. The portfolio includes complementary accessories such as vacuum filling units and cleaning trolleys, enabling end-to-end production lines from product mix input to finished product. Output capacity reaches up to 230,000+ products per hour on extruders and 4,750 kg/hour on burger forming lines, with energy efficiency above 80% compared to approximately 17% for pneumatic alternatives.

The company serves demanding, internationally active fast food, convenience food, pet food, and plant-based protein producers. DJM generates revenue primarily through one-time machinery sales, supplemented by recurring spare parts and wearing parts supply and professional service, maintenance, and repair work. Distribution is exclusively indirect via a worldwide network of specialized dealers and service partners spanning more than 35 countries across Europe, Asia, North America, South America, Africa, and Oceania. These dealers handle installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts distribution. Marketing relies on the company website with downloadable brochures, a content magazine ("Passion for Products"), participation in 14+ international trade shows annually, and Google Analytics/AdWords. The company has no disclosed funding rounds, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no public listing; ownership appears privately held.

Name

DJM Food Processing

Legal name

DJM Food Processing

Website

https://djmfoodprocessing.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DJM Food Processing is a Dutch industrial machinery manufacturer, founded in 1978, that designs seven-platform food processing equipment (forming, extrusion, co-extrusion, dosing, diaphragm, 3D extrusion, flattening) for fast food, convenience food, pet food, and plant-based protein producers globally via a 35+ country dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Processing Machinery

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

Keywords

• Industrial food processing
• Forming machinery
• Extrusion equipment
• Pet food machinery
• Food production lines

Headquarters

HQ city

Elburg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Food Processing Machinery Sales: DJM develops and sells production machines to demanding (inter)nationally active fast food, comfort food, pet food, and plant-based protein producers. Machines are sold as capital equipment with associated accessories, tooling, and spare parts.
2. Spare Parts & Wearing Parts Supply: Critical electrical and mechanical components including wearing parts are kept in stock at different global locations for quick deliveries and repairs. Replacement parts and wearing parts are supplied to existing machine owners.
3. Service, Maintenance & Repairs: Professional local repair and maintenance services through DJM-trained partners worldwide. Major repairs, overhauls, and upgrades are carried out at workshop or by local service partners. Machines can be adapted to new products through on-site tool changes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DJM Food Processing develops and produces industrial production machines built around seven core technology platforms: VacForm (forming), Co-Extrusion, 3D-Extrusion, Extrusion, Dosing/Depositing, Diaphragm, and Flattening. The machines are stainless-steel-built, PLC- and servo-driven capital equipment used by food manufacturers to produce burgers, chicken nuggets, cutlets, fish products, meat pies, snacks, filled products, shaped products, pet food, and plant-based protein items, with production speeds of up to 230,000+ products per hour. DJM also supplies spare and wearing parts and professional maintenance, repair, and overhaul services through its global dealer network.

Product overview

DJM Food Processing develops and produces seven core production technology platforms for the food processing industry: VacForm (forming), Co-Extrusion, 3D-Extrusion, Extrusion, Dosing/Depositing, Diaphragm, and Flattening technologies. These modular machines serve fast food, convenience food, pet food, vegan, and plant based protein producers. The portfolio includes complementary accessories such as vacuum filling units and cleaning trolleys. DJM's machines cover all production steps from input of product mix to finished product, with patented technologies including pressure dividing systems and quick-change systems for flexible product customization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• VacForm (Forming Technology) Industrial forming machines for producing burgers, cutlets, chicken nuggets, fillets, and vegetarian products, featuring the patented DJM pressure dividing system for minimal weight variations. Burger capacity reaches up to 4,750 kg/hour and standard chicken nugget capacity exceeds 1,400 kg/hour. Designed for demanding fast food and convenience food manufacturers.
• Co-Extrusion Technology Co-extrusion machines for production of filled snacks such as cheese balls, meat pies, and 3D products, with a unique capability to produce Scotch Eggs in a single process cycle. Deploys up to 14 synchronous extrusion heads with quick-change systems and reaches production capacity up to 84,000 products per minute. Serves fast food, convenience food, and pet food producers.
• 3D-Extrusion Technology 3D extruders for production of specially shaped filled products such as Cheese Chili bites, potato wedges, and ring-shaped products including calamari and onion rings. Combines flexibility with high production capacity and uses quick-change extrusion heads for easy switching between product shapes.
• Extrusion Technology Extruders for producing croquettes, meat and vegetarian sticks, and pet food in various shapes, featuring precise control of product size and weight. Production speeds exceed 230,000 products per hour. Serves fast food, convenience food, pet food, and plant-based protein producers.
• Dosing/Depositing Technology Versatile dosing and depositing systems for fast and accurate dosing of a wide variety of fillings including minced meat, chocolate mousse, sauces, and creamy substances. Equipped with up to 24 dosing heads in a row with servo-driven activators and can be combined with a vacuum filling unit. Designed for food producers requiring high-speed, accurate portioning.
• Diaphragm Technology Diaphragm machines for producing round and oval shaped products such as meatballs, potato balls, fish balls, and falafel. Available with up to 16 diaphragm dosing heads, achieving production speeds up to 150 strokes per minute and output over 140,000 products per hour. Uses the patented DJM pressure distribution system for precise portion control.
• Flattening Technology Flattening belt machines available in different widths, composed of two motor-driven conveyor belts positioned at adjustable angles with precise synchronous belt movement and energy-efficient drum motors. Used for processing meat, fish, or plant-based protein products, and suitable for converting balls or disks into perfectly portioned and shaped burgers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 4,750 kg/hour burger production capacity and 230,000+ products/hour for extrusion
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rieckermann Philippines Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in the Philippines. Handles machine installation, performs regular maintenance, troubleshooting, and supplies wearing parts from stock. Located in Manila.
• Fotesco Company LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Vietnam. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Ho Chi Minh City.
• Kumkwang Corporation Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in South Korea. Handles machine installation, maintenance, and supplies wearing parts. Located in Seoul.
• Terada TradingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Japan. Handles machine distribution, installation, maintenance, and spare parts supply. Located in Saitama, Japan. Mentioned as contact for Fooma Japan 2026 event.
• Newtech IndonesiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Indonesia. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Jakarta.
• Newtech MalaysiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Malaysia. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Johor.
• Newtech SingaporecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Singapore. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Singapore.
• Nemco SwedencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Sweden. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Denmark (Nemco Nordic entity).
• Nemco FinlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Finland. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply.
• Nemco DenmarkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Denmark. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply.
• VEMAG GermanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and service partner for DJM machines in Germany. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Niedersachsen.
• VEMAG PolskacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Poland. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Masovian Voivodeship.
• VEMAG AustraliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and service partner for DJM machines in Australia. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Contact for Foodpro 2026 and Food tech expo 2026 events.
• VEMAG New ZealandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in New Zealand. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Auckland.
• VEMAG do BrasilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Brazil. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Santa Catarina.
• VEMAG TurkeycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Turkey. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Istanbul.
• Reiser UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and service partner for DJM machines in the United Kingdom. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Contact for PPMA Show 2026.
• Reiser USAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in the United States. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Massachusetts.
• Reiser CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Canada. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Ontario.
• K&W Global ThailandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Thailand. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Contact for Propak Asia 2026.
• Kanchan Metals IndiacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in India. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Contact for Anuga food tec 2026.
• Foodtech BWL NorwaycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Norway. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Innlandet.
• Gherri Meat Technology S.r.lcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Italy. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Contact for Cibus tec 2026. Located in Emilia-Romagna.
• DORDAL, S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Spain. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Contact for Alimentaria Foodtech 2026. Located in Catalonia.
• Strasser GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Austria. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Salzburg.
• S.C. Darimex Techno SRLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Romania. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Județul Ilfov.
• ASGO S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Portugal. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Porto.
• J.V. La FrançaisecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in France. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Normandie.
• Texnika InoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Greece. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Anatoliki Attiki.
• Foodmachinery Dirk Latré BVBAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Belgium. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Vlaams Gewest.
• MatvélarcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Iceland. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply.
• Agfatech PakistancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Pakistan. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Sindh.
• PrimecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Argentina. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Buenos Aires.
• VeikandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in Estonia. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Pärnu County.
• AlbrechtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer for DJM machines in South Africa. Handles machine installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and spare parts supply. Located in Western Cape.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marel: Iceland-based global leader in food processing machinery across meat, poultry, fish, and plant-based lines. Directly competes with DJM in forming, portioning, and extrusion equipment for processed-protein applications and serves many of the same fast-food/convenience-food customers.
• Reiser: US-based supplier of food processing and packaging equipment, also an authorized DJM dealer. Competes with DJM in forming, slicing, and protein processing while simultaneously representing DJM in North America — a structurally ambiguous channel relationship.
• Provisur Technologies: US-based OEM of forming, slicing, and cooking equipment for meat, poultry, and plant-based processors. Competes head-to-head with DJM in forming and extrusion machinery, particularly in North American food processing plants.
• Hollymatic: US-based manufacturer of forming, patty, and portioning equipment for meat and food processors. Directly competes with DJM in forming technology for burger, patty, and nugget production lines in mid-sized food plants.
• Bettcher Industries: US-based specialist in meat processing equipment, including forming and portioning systems. Competes with DJM in forming technology for protein processors, particularly in North American quick-service and convenience food plants.
• Rex Technologie: German niche manufacturer of food forming and portioning equipment for meat, vegetarian, and pet food applications. Closely comparable to DJM in forming technology, customer profile, and European mid-market focus.
• Handtmann: German family-owned manufacturer of filling, portioning, forming, and processing machinery, especially for sausage, meat, and convenience food. Directly comparable to DJM in dosing, depositing, and forming equipment serving European processors.

Broad incumbents

• JBT Corporation: US-listed broad-line supplier of food processing and air-cargo solutions. Overlaps with DJM in portioning, forming, and freezing equipment for protein and convenience-food customers, but offers a much wider portfolio beyond food.
• GEA Group: German-listed global engineering group with a large food and beverage equipment division. Competes with DJM in food processing and packaging lines, but GEA operates at a vastly larger scale across dairy, beverage, and chemical processing as well.

Emerging players

• Multivac: German packaging and processing machinery specialist with growing exposure to forming and slicing for protein and plant-based products. Adjacent competitor to DJM with stronger packaging focus and broader equipment portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/djmnews
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/djm-foodprocessing-bv

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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