Becomix

Name

Becomix

Legal name

A. Berents GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://becomix.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment for Liquid and Semi-Solid Manufacturing

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Laboratory Apparatus & Furniture (3821)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Process Skids & Modular Process Systems (Packaged Units) (IMAHAEAH), General Lab Equipment (Centrifuges, Incubators, Shakers, Ovens) (HLAGAIAC)

Keywords

• Industrial process equipment
• Homogenizing mixers
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing systems
• Cosmetics production equipment
• Chemical mixing technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuhr

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Process Equipment Sales: Sale of homogenizers, mixers, and process plants ranging from 0.5L laboratory units to 20,000L production-scale systems. Product lines include Universal Homogenizing Mixer (RW), Large Volume Mixer (LVM), Pre-Phase Tank (M/MV), Laboratory Homogenizing Mixer, Lipstick Mixer (LIM), and Inline Homogenizer (DH).
2. Spare Parts and Wear Parts: Supply of original quality spare parts delivered within 24 hours throughout the entire machine lifecycle. Custom spare parts packages tailored to customer production needs.
3. Maintenance and Calibration Services: Regular maintenance, calibration, and technical support services to ensure plant availability and planning security. Based on specific production processes for predictive maintenance.
4. Retrofits and Upgrades: Modernization services including drive system renewal, homogenizer system extensions (e.g., PowderJet for powder addition), E/P drive additions, pipework adaptation, energy supply extensions, software upgrades to PromasCS including CFR 21 Part 11 and Audit Trail, and partial or full automation.
5. Worldwide Installation and Commissioning: Professional installation and commissioning of mixing technology globally by highly qualified technicians. Complete plant setup and integration of new components into existing systems.
6. Analysis and Training Services: Process analysis and optimization recommendations, operator training on systems, and ongoing technical support from project planning through after-sales service.
7. Technical Center Testing (Technikum): Free product testing and mixing procedure development in their technical center with laboratory and production-scale mixers (2.5L to 600L), pre-phase tanks, and lipstick mixers. Includes qualified evaluation using grindometer and viscosity measurement equipment.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BECOMIX designs, manufactures, and globally installs modular process systems — homogenisers, mixers, pre-phase tanks, and complete production plants — for producing liquid and semi-solid products in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industries. Systems range from 0.5L laboratory units to 20,000L production-scale plants and incorporate proprietary technologies (variable-shear homogeniser, diagonal mixing, Hot/Cold process, PowderJet) together with the PromasCS MES automation platform. The offering is complemented by installation, commissioning, maintenance, calibration, spare-parts, retrofit/upgrade, and training services delivered worldwide.

Product overview

BECOMIX offers a sophisticated modular product portfolio for liquid and semi-solid products in pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical industries. The portfolio centers on three main product lines: the RW Universal Homogenising Mixer for high-viscosity products (60-10,000L), the LVM Large Volume Processor for low-viscosity products (125-20,000L), and the LIM Lipstick Mixer for cosmetic powders and pigments (30-500L). Supporting products include the Pre-Phase Tank (M/MV) for water and fat phase preparation, the Laboratory Homogenising Mixer (0.5-60L) for scale-up development, and the Inline Homogeniser (DH) for secondary raw material integration. The portfolio is complemented by proprietary technologies including the PowderJet system for dust-free powder dispersion, the Homogenizer-X for vacuum-free powder incorporation, and the Homogenizer Plus for faster homogenization at production scale. The PromasCS modular MES platform, developed with partner BecoPro, provides integrated automation and control across the entire production chain from raw material intake to packaging.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BecoPro: Automation, digitisation, and MES (Manufacturing Execution System) solutions for regulated production environments, previously known as RWH Industrieautomatisierung. Provides PromasCS — a modular MES platform for batch control, recipe management, and documentation.

Products and services

• Universal Homogenising Mixer (RW) Universal mixer for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products handling low to very high viscosities, including creams, ointments, emulsions, toothpastes, gels, mascara, and makeup. Features an anchor agitator with scrapers for horizontal and vertical mixing with short heating and cooling times; capacity 60 to 10,000 litres.
• (LVM) Large Volume / Low Cost Processor Mixer specifically developed for rapid and cost-effective production of low to medium viscosity products including emulsions, hot/cold emulsions, liquids, shampoos, deodorants, injectables, and solutions; capacity 125 to 20,000 litres; features homogeniser with internal/external circulation, low-foam production, hot/cold capability and hygienic dead-space-free construction.
• Pre-Phase Tank (M/MV) Water and fat phase vessel enabling fastest possible tempering and melting of pellet and block waxes with an efficient stirrer for pre-mixing fat and water phases; available with optional homogeniser, integrated self-supporting CIP system, powder suction technology, or as unpressurised pre-phase tank.
• Laboratory Homogenising Mixer Compact reduced-scale homogenising mixer for product and procedure development, clinical sample production, and minimum-quantity production; performs the same processes as large-scale units; capacity 0.5 to 60 litres.
• Lipstick Mixer (LIM) High-performance special mixer for intensive and clean processing of cosmetic powders and pigments including melting of fats, direct powder supply, and intensive powder/pigment integration; one-pot low-dust process for volatile powders with very high shear intensity; capacity 30 to 500 litres.
• Inline Homogeniser (DH) Inline homogeniser with a connection for supply of a second raw material in the shear zone, suitable for retrofitting existing plants; used for powder dispersion, hot/cold production, and instant dilution of SLS in cold water.
• PromasCS MES Platform Modular Manufacturing Execution System (MES) — developed with subsidiary BecoPro — that monitors and controls the complete production chain from raw material delivery through mixing to packaging, with batch process creation, batch order management, material flow tracking, performance/process analysis, paperless documentation with ingredient and cleaning measurement tracking, and CFR 21 Part 11 compliance.
• Spare Parts Supply Supply of original-quality spare parts delivered within 24 hours throughout the entire machine lifecycle, including custom spare parts packages tailored to customer production needs.
• Maintenance and Calibration Services Regular maintenance, calibration, and technical support services to ensure plant availability and planning security, based on specific production processes for predictive maintenance.
• Worldwide Installation and Commissioning Professional installation and commissioning of BECOMIX mixing technology globally by highly qualified technicians, including complete plant setup and integration of new components into existing systems.
• Retrofits and Upgrades

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 50% reduction in production times
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BecoPro (formerly RWH Industrieautomatisierung)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2025BecoPro is the software partner developing PromasCS, a modular MES (Manufacturing Execution System) for controlling and monitoring the complete production chain from raw material delivery through mixing to packaging. BecoPro was rebranded from RWH in 2025 after 26 years. Located in Cloppenburg, Germany.
• BBB (Behälterbau Berents)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Container fabrication company founded in Düren, Germany in 1995 with CE, TÜV, ASME (USA), and CSEI (China) certifications. Relocated manufacturing to Stuhr headquarters in 2013. Produces tanks and vessels for BECOMIX process plants as part of integrated solutions.
• DFKI (German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch partnership where Prof. Lüth from DFKI gave a guest lecture at BECOMIX X-Days 2024 on the potential of AI for process optimization. Represents technology transfer and innovation exploration rather than commercial partnership.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global supplier of process technology and components for the food, dairy, pharma, and chemical industries, including mixers, homogenizers, and complete processing plants. Directly comparable as a large incumbent in liquid/semi-solid process equipment serving the same customer verticals.
• Alfa Laval: Swedish multinational supplying heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling equipment, including mixing technology for pharma, food, and chemicals. Overlaps on processing equipment scope though broader portfolio.
• SPX FLOW: Global provider of process equipment including mixers, homogenizers, and valves for food, beverage, pharma, and industrial markets. Broad incumbent with overlapping homogenization and mixing technology offerings.

Direct peers

• Ekato Group: German manufacturer of agitators, mixers, and process plants for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical industries. Direct peer in industrial mixing technology with strong overlap in vessel-based process equipment.
• ProXES (FrymaKoruma): Specializes in wet-milling, homogenization, and mixing equipment for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications under the FrymaKoruma brand. Comparable in batch process equipment serving liquid/semi-solid production.
• Silverson Machines: UK-based specialist in high-shear mixers and homogenizers for pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and chemical processing. Direct competitor in inline and batch homogenization with overlapping product categories and customer segments.
• Charles Ross & Son: US manufacturer of industrial mixers, homogenizers, blenders, and process systems for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, and chemical industries. Comparable scope of mixers and process plants with similar regulatory/pharma qualification requirements.
• IKA-Werke: German-headquartered manufacturer of laboratory and process equipment including homogenizers, mixers, and stirred reactors for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical applications. Closely aligned with Becomix on technology scope, customer base, and geographic footprint.

Emerging players

• Hosokawa Micron: Specializes in powder and particle processing including mixing, drying, and agglomeration equipment with pharma and chemical applications. Comparable in specialty process technology though broader into powder handling than Becomix's liquid/semi-solid focus.

Regional players

• Shanghai ELE Mechanical: China-based manufacturer of mixing and homogenizing equipment for cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Regional competitor with comparable product categories, primarily serving the Asian market where Becomix has export customers (Rohto, Japanese toothpaste manufacturer).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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