KOMA

What KOMA does

KOMA is a Dutch industrial manufacturer of high-performance conditioning systems — cooling, freezing, proofing, and storage equipment — primarily serving the bakery, chocolate, and pharmaceutical industries. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Roermond, the Netherlands, the company designs and produces tailor-made systems in-house, with a portfolio spanning Chilling, Blast Freezing, Cool Storage, Frozen Storage, Recovery, Proofing, Slow Proofing, and the Retarder Proofer for controlled dough fermentation. A central technical differentiator is KOMA's early adoption of natural refrigerants (notably CO2), which positions the company favorably against tightening EU F-gas regulations that restrict synthetic refrigerants.

The company operates a consultative, specialist-driven go-to-market, selling engineered systems directly to professional buyers via field sales across approximately 100 countries. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales of conditioning equipment, installation services, and recurring maintenance and spare-parts contracts tied to the installed base. The customer base of roughly 25,000 spans artisanal bakeries, large and industrial bakeries, chocolatiers, pharmaceutical manufacturers, hospitality groups, and retail chains. Brand reputation built over 85 years and in-house production capabilities underpin the value proposition, while multi-language digital presence (including WeChat) and content marketing around sustainability and regulatory compliance support demand generation.

Name

KOMA

Legal name

KOMA

Website

https://koma.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

KOMA is a Dutch industrial manufacturer of cooling, freezing, proofing, and storage systems serving approximately 25,000 professional customers in bakeries, chocolate, pharmaceutical, hospitality, and retail across 100 countries. Founded in 1938, the company differentiates through natural-refrigerant technology and tailor-made in-house engineered solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Roermond

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: KOMA develops, produces, installs and maintains cooling, freezing, proofing and storage systems. Revenue is generated through the sale of industrial conditioning equipment including cabinets, cells, and automated solutions.
2. Installation Services: Full-service installation capabilities for conditioning systems, supporting the complete customer lifecycle from consultancy through installation and ongoing maintenance.
3. Maintenance and Spare Parts: Ongoing service and spare parts revenue from installed customer base, supporting long-term customer relationships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

KOMA designs, produces, installs, and maintains tailor-made industrial conditioning systems used by professional food producers. The product portfolio covers chilling, blast freezing, cool and frozen storage, recovery, and proofing (including slow proofing) equipment for bakeries, chocolatiers, and pharmaceutical manufacturers, typically delivered as project-based solutions with ongoing service.

Product overview

KOMA is a manufacturer of high-performance conditioning solutions for the food industry, specializing in cooling, freezing, proofing, and storage systems. The product portfolio centers on industrial-grade equipment including Chilling Products, Blast Freezing systems, Cool Storage and Frozen Storage units, Recovery systems, and Proofing solutions (both standard and Slow Proofing). The company also offers the Retarder Proofer for controlled fermentation with flexible dough planning. These products are designed for durability and sustainability, with an emphasis on natural refrigerants and long-term reliability across artisanal, large, and industrial bakery operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chilling Products High-performance industrial chilling solutions for rapid cooling of baked goods and food products, designed to deliver consistent product quality and extended shelf life for professional bakeries and food producers.
• Blast Freezing Systems Industrial-grade blast freezing systems that rapidly freeze products while preserving texture, quality, and freshness, used by professional bakeries, food producers, and other industrial customers requiring high-throughput freezing.
• Cool Storage Systems Refrigerated storage solutions that maintain products at controlled cool temperatures for bakeries, food producers, and other professional users requiring reliable cold-chain storage.
• Frozen Storage Systems Long-term frozen storage systems designed to maintain product quality at sub-zero temperatures for industrial and commercial food operations.
• Recovery Systems Recovery systems that help restore products to optimal condition after freezing or storage, used by bakeries and food producers to bring products back to serving or processing condition.
• Slow Proofing Systems Controlled fermentation solutions that allow dough to proof slowly over extended periods, enhancing flavor development and giving bakeries production scheduling flexibility.
• Proofing Systems Climate-controlled proofing chambers that create optimal temperature and humidity conditions for dough fermentation and rising in artisan, large, and industrial bakeries.
• Installation, Maintenance, and Spare Parts Services End-to-end professional services covering initial consultancy, equipment installation, ongoing monitoring, preventive maintenance, and spare parts supply for KOMA conditioning systems installed at customer sites globally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Alysse Food increased production capacity from 3,000 tons/year to 20,000 tons/year with KOMA solutions

Named customers11 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MIWE: German manufacturer of bakery ovens, proofers, retarder-proofers, and cooling/freezing systems. Directly competes with KOMA across chilling, proofing, and freezing equipment for artisanal and industrial bakeries across Europe.
• Sveba Dahlen: Swedish supplier of bakery equipment including proofers, retarders, ovens, and cooling systems. Competes with KOMA in the European bakery conditioning segment, particularly for artisan and mid-sized industrial customers.
• Williams Refrigeration: UK-based commercial refrigeration manufacturer offering blast chillers, reach-ins, and food-service cold storage. Overlaps with KOMA in commercial and foodservice cooling/freezing applications.
• IRINOX: Italian manufacturer of blast chillers, shock freezers, and controlled proofing/retarder equipment for bakeries, pastry shops, and ice-cream makers. Closely comparable to KOMA in blast freezing and proofing categories.

Broad incumbents

• Carrier Commercial Refrigeration: Carrier's commercial refrigeration division supplies integrated refrigeration systems and natural-refrigerant solutions for retail and food service. A scaled incumbent that could pressure KOMA in industrial bakery applications as F-gas drives adoption.
• Middleby Corporation: US-listed parent of multiple commercial kitchen and bakery equipment brands (e.g., Sveba Dahlen within its portfolio). Competes with KOMA across bakery cooking and conditioning categories through owned subsidiaries.
• GEA Group: Large German industrial equipment group with a refrigeration and freezing division serving food processing. Provides scaled competition in industrial bakery and food-production refrigeration, including CO2-based systems.
• Electrolux Professional: Global supplier of professional kitchen and food-service equipment including blast chillers and proofing solutions. Overlaps with KOMA on chilling/freezing products for bakeries, restaurants, and hospitality customers like Hilton.
• Hoshizaki: Japanese global leader in commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and food-service equipment. Overlaps with KOMA in commercial blast freezing and chilled/frozen storage, but operates at far greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Ali Group: Italian-owned conglomerate of commercial food-service equipment brands. Provides indirect competition to KOMA in professional refrigeration, proofing, and chilling for bakery and hospitality end markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCAiGGJC1s7_ipfGgL36YfJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/komaconditioning
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koma-koeltechnische-industrie-bv
• Instagraminstagram.com/koma.global

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Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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