HILDEBRAND Industry AG

What HILDEBRAND Industry AG does

HILDEBRAND Industry AG is a Swiss industrial engineering company headquartered in Felben-Wellhausen, Switzerland, that designs, manufactures, and services cleaning systems primarily for the food industry, with additional exposure to pharmaceutical, logistics, automotive, and catering applications. The product portfolio is organized around three cleaning approaches: cabin-type batch washers (Trolleyflex B10/S10/P10) with centrifuge drying, continuous tunnel washers (Multiflex 800, Jumboflex 2500, Ecoflex 612) with heat-recovery and heat-pump technology, and specialized chocolate-mould cleaning systems (Combiflex, HI830/850, Variojet NT). The company has extended into automation via the ROBOFLEX 6-axis (RO 400) and portal (PO 200) robot lines for mould handling, and into material handling via the HR-4 endless shingled-belt conveyor system with a 5-year full warranty. A complementary AQUALYT proprietary cleaning-chemistry line, coordinated dosing devices, and a service/maintenance organization with customizable SLAs round out a single-source solution offering.

Revenue is generated through custom quote-based capital-equipment sales, recurring AQUALYT chemistry and dosing equipment, and service/maintenance contracts. Go-to-market is hybrid: direct sales from the Swiss headquarters combined with an international network of 17+ regional distributors and a wholly-owned German subsidiary (HILDEBRAND Industry GmbH, Düsseldorf) handling chemistry sales in the German market. The company is privately held with Rolf Häni identified as Chairman of the Supervisory Board, operates with a very small HQ team (1-10 employees), and has no disclosed funding rounds, ownership outside the founding leadership, or external shareholders.

Name

HILDEBRAND Industry AG

Legal name

HILDEBRAND Industry AG

Website

https://hildebrandindustry.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HILDEBRAND Industry AG is a Swiss manufacturer of industrial cleaning systems, robotics, and proprietary chemistry for the food, pharmaceutical, and logistics industries, distributed globally through direct sales and a 17+ partner channel network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Cleaning Systems

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Polish and Other Sanitation Good Manufacturing (325612)

SIC

Specialty Cleaning, Polishing And Sanitation Preparations (2842), Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial & Manufacturing Facility Cleaning (IMAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory & Cleanroom Cleaning (IMAIADAD), Specialty Deep Cleaning (Duct/Kitchen Exhaust/Pressure Washing) (IMAIADAN), Foodservice & Kitchen Cleaning (Warewashing) Distribution (CRAOAGAH)

Keywords

• Industrial cleaning systems
• Tunnel washing machines
• Chocolate mould cleaning
• Cleaning chemistry products
• Industrial conveyor systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Felben

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Cleaning Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial cleaning machines and systems including tunnel washers, cabin washers, batch machines, crate washers, and automated cleaning systems for food industry applications.
2. Cleaning Chemicals (AQUALYT): Sale of AQUALYT cleaning chemistry product line including detergents, rinse agents, and defoamers, available in various container sizes (10-280kg). Products are optimally coordinated with washing systems and dosing equipment.
3. Service and Maintenance: Service and maintenance offerings including regular maintenance, rapid response for malfunctions, technical support for events, and customized service packages (SLAs) with standby and intervention times.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

HILDEBRAND Industry AG designs, manufactures, and services industrial cleaning systems primarily for the food industry, including batch machines, crate washers, cabin cleaning washers, tunnel cleaning washers, chocolate mould cleaning washers, parts cleaning systems, and fully automated cleaning washers. The company also produces the proprietary HR-4 endless shingled conveyor belt for tray transport and ROBOFLEX robotic automation systems for form handling, plus the AQUALYT cleaning chemistry line coordinated with dosing equipment.

Product overview

HILDEBRAND Industry AG offers total solutions for industrial cleaning systems, specializing in development, process engineering, planning, manufacture, and assembly of cleaning systems primarily for the food industry. The product portfolio comprises multiple machine types organized around three core cleaning approaches: (1) Cabin/Cabin-type washers (Trolleyflex series B10, S10, P10) for batch cleaning of containers, pallets, trolleys, and large parts with spin-drying technology; (2) Tunnel/conveyor washers (Multiflex 800, Jumboflex 2500, Ecoflex 612) for continuous high-throughput cleaning of containers, pallets, drums, and buckets; (3) Mould/form cleaning systems (Combiflex, HI830/850, Variojet NT, Roboflex RO 400, Roboflex PO 200) specifically for chocolate moulds with automation options. Supporting these core systems are dishwashing band machines (HI-612), tray conveyor technology (HR-4 endless shingled belt), cooking kettles (Mixomat), and the AQUALYT chemical product line for washing detergents and rinse aids. The company also offers fully automated wash centers and robot-based automation solutions for form handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AQUALYT: Cleaning chemicals product line including washing and rinsing detergents for industrial cleaning applications.

Products and services

• Combiflex Modular tunnel-style form cleaning system designed specifically for standing cleaning of chocolate moulds, with throughput of 200-800 forms per hour, targeting confectionery manufacturers.
• HI830/850 Batch cleaning system for industrial parts, baking sheets, and moulds with high flexibility and cleaning quality, featuring an optional automatically raisable hood for ergonomic operation.
• Variojet NT Cabin cleaning system specifically designed for chocolate moulds, containers, plates, and buckets with 200-400 forms/hour throughput, operated via touch display, targeting confectionery operations.
• Ecoflex 612 Universal tunnel cleaning system for the middle performance range, designed for containers and chocolate moulds with 50-500 forms/hour and 100-500 containers/plates/hour capacity.
• Multiflex 800 Tunnel cleaning system for containers and pallets in the upper performance range, serving 500-1500 containers/hour and 100-200 pallets/hour with standard blow-dry zones, featuring heat recovery, heat pump technology, and modular concept.
• Jumboflex 2500 Wide-belt tunnel cleaning machine for large throughput widths, handling multi-lane container cleaning up to 2500/hour or oven belt cleanings, with 1200-2500 containers/hour and 200-400 pallets/hour capacity.
• Roboflex RO 400 6-axis standard form robot system for automated loading and unloading of mould cleaning systems or format changeover on chocolate production lines, with IP65 hygienic design, 28 kg payload, and 2010 mm reach, targeting confectionery manufacturers.
• Roboflex PO 200 Portal robot automation system for automated loading and unloading of existing and new form cleaning systems, with 200-400 forms/hour capacity for 1-3 track systems, featuring 2-axis portal with belt drives, automatic stacking, and 90-degree rotation.
• Trolleyflex B10 Universal cabin cleaning system for containers, pallets, and large parts with single-man operation, high-performance 5-axis washing system, and optional spin-drying capability.
• Trolleyflex S10 Cabin cleaning system for large parts like container trolleys and special parts, featuring single-man operation, large washing cabin (1600mm diameter x 1800mm height), and integrated high-performance spin-drying technology.
• Trolleyflex P10 Fully automatic pallet cleaning system handling 60-100 pallets/hour with integrated automatic pallet unifier, automatic sliding door, and centrifugal drying technology, using 65% less detergent than conventional systems.
• HI-612 Dishwashing flight-type conveyor machine for plates, cups, trays, glasses, and cutlery with modular design for optimal customer-specific configuration, featuring heat recovery and filtration technology, targeting catering operations.
• HR-4 Endlos-Schuppenband Conveyor System Endless shingled belt conveyor system for tray and dish transport in catering operations, capable of 500-3000 trays/hour, featuring no belt transitions, minimal friction, roller-guided belt with no sensors, and a 5-year full warranty.
• AQUALYT Product Line Complete line of effective and gentle washing and rinse-drying detergents including F50, F40, HI35, BA80S, S Defoamer, H-600, and F45 products, available in 10-280 kg containers, coordinated with process-controlled dosing devices for eco-friendly cleaning, meeting water protection regulations.
• Fully Automated Wash Centers Fully automatic washing centers for pharmaceutical industry and logistics, featuring automatic input/output quality control connected to high-bay storage systems, providing maximum production flexibility and energy efficiency.
• Mixomat Cooking kettle system for catering and food service applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60-100 pallets/hour capacity with Trolleyflex P10
• +5 more outcomes

Segments11 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anton Ohlert (Vilnius, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kiev, Minsk)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term distribution partnership covering Eastern European markets including Lithuania, Russia (Moscow and St. Petersburg), Ukraine (Kiev), and Belarus (Minsk). Anton Ohlert represents HILDEBRAND products in these markets with local sales and support.
• Joachim Ernst GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMachine sales partner for Germany based in Köln. Represents HILDEBRAND industrial cleaning equipment in the German market.
• Nedchoc BVcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Netherlands, serving the Dutch market with HILDEBRAND industrial cleaning solutions.
• Schweden Hildebrand Industry Scandinavia ABcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales office for Scandinavian markets based in Alingsås, Sweden, representing HILDEBRAND products across Nordic countries.
• SAMAC Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for Japan, serving the Japanese market with HILDEBRAND industrial cleaning systems.
• Shanghai Betop Commercial Development Co. Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for China based in Shanghai, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Chinese market.
• Standard Machinery Sales CompanycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales representative for India based in Chennai, serving the Indian market with HILDEBRAND industrial cleaning equipment.
• HILDEBRAND Industry GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary handling chemistry sales for the German market from Düsseldorf office.
• René Stevens B.V.B.A. (Belgium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Belgium based in Boechout, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Belgian market.
• Grimco L. Hannas & Co. (Greece)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Greece based in Paleo Phaliro, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Greek market.
• J. Randulf Bull & Son A/S (Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Norway based in Jar, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Norwegian market.
• Christl GmbH (Austria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Austria based in Vienna, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Austrian market.
• Jacek Blazczak Consulting (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Poland based in Szczecin, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Polish market.
• PACKAP (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Spain based in Barcelona region, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Spanish market.
• Interkom Dis Ticaret A.S. (Turkey)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Turkey based in Istanbul, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Turkish market.
• T.P.S. Logistics Materials & Consultant Co., Ltd. (Thailand)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Thailand based in Bangkok, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Thai market.
• Bukee Trading Inc. (Korea)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for South Korea based in Seoul, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Korean market.
• Confectionary Systems (Indonesia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales partner for Indonesia based in Jakarta/Cibubur area, representing HILDEBRAND products in the Indonesian market.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Major supplier of food processing machinery, including hygienic separators, homogenizers, and complete cleaning solutions for dairy, meat, and bakery. Comparable in serving overlapping customer verticals (dairy, meat, bakery, pharma) with engineered equipment and hygienic-design expertise.
• Krones AG: Global large-scale food and beverage processing equipment manufacturer with integrated cleaning-in-place (CIP) systems for breweries, dairies, and beverage plants. Directly comparable as an industrial OEM serving similar food-industry customers with engineered cleaning and automation solutions, but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• Tetra Pak: Global food processing and packaging solutions provider with strong cleaning-equipment offerings for dairy, cheese, and ice cream plants. Comparable as a multinational serving confectionery, dairy, and processed-food customers with engineered cleaning systems, though broader in packaging.
• Ecolab Inc. Global leader in water, hygiene, and infection-prevention solutions, including cleaning chemistries and on-site service programs for food processing, pharma, and healthcare. Comparable via AQUALYT-style chemistry-and-service offerings for the same food/pharma customer base, though at massive scale.
• Sidel Group: Global supplier of equipment and services for liquid packaging and food processing, including hygienic cleaning solutions for beverage and dairy plants. Comparable as a food-industry automation and cleaning equipment OEM with similar hygienic-design engineering.
• Hobart GmbH: Large manufacturer of commercial dishwashers, food preparation equipment, and waste handling systems under the ITW group. Comparable as an industrial washer OEM serving food service, hospitals, and food retail, with broader portfolio but overlapping product categories.

Emerging players

• Diversey Holdings: Provider of cleaning chemicals, sanitation tools, and hygiene solutions for food and beverage, hospitality, and healthcare. Comparable as a chemistry-and-service competitor to AQUALYT within shared food-industry accounts.

Direct peers

• Winterhalter Gastronom GmbH: Specialist manufacturer of commercial and industrial dishwashing systems plus cleaning chemicals for foodservice, catering, and food industry. Directly comparable as a niche industrial dishwasher/washer OEM with integrated chemistry offering (similar to AQUALYT) targeting catering and food-processing customers.
• MEIKO Maschinenbau GmbH & Co. KG: German manufacturer of professional and industrial dishwashing, cleaning, and food-waste systems for catering, hospitals, and food industry. Highly comparable as a similarly positioned mid-sized specialist OEM with tunnel/cabin washer platforms, integrated chemistry, and a strong German-Swiss engineering heritage.

Regional players

• ISHIDA Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of weighing, packaging, and quality inspection systems for food industry, with related cleaning and line-integration capabilities. Comparable as an Asian-region food-processing equipment specialist with automation and line-level integration strengths analogous to ROBOFLEX.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

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 →

Frequently asked questions about HILDEBRAND Industry AG