What Pujadas does

Pujadas (legal entity Vollrath Pujadas SAU) is a Spanish manufacturer of professional kitchenware and commercial foodservice equipment, founded in 1921 in Manlleu and headquartered since 1999 in Santa Coloma de Farners, Girona, where it operates a 20,000+ m² manufacturing and warehousing campus. Since 2015 it has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the US-based Vollrath Group, and in 2023 Vollrath International was established as the worldwide management and distribution structure for the group's foodservice businesses.

The company sells a comprehensive 16+ category product portfolio covering the entire professional kitchen: cookware (Inox-Pro stainless steel, Top Line, Black Series nonstick cast aluminum, Century aluminum, Tribute Tri-Ply, Multi-Ply), fry pans, oven and roast pans, kitchen and pastry utensils, GN Pro gastronorm containers with patented anti-jam and reinforced-corner designs, sandwich-base induction-compatible containers, dishwasher racks, trolleys, shelving, cooking equipment (induction ranges, rice cookers, convection ovens, fryers), Preptech food-prep equipment, melamine buffetware, table service, and the Pujadas Grill sub-brand of charcoal ovens and open grills. Differentiation rests on material and mechanical engineering rather than software: Tri-Ply construction, patented Polinorm lids, Flap Rack dishwasher designs, and induction circuitry with expanded magnetic fields. Manufacturing is supported by a robotised Gastronorm production line installed in 2022 and the 440+ m² Pujadas Lab showroom and demonstration facility.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through B2B hardware sales of these product lines, via direct enterprise field sales to restaurants, catering companies, hotel chains, institutions, hardware stores, bars/cafes, cruises, grocerants, and theme parks, with quote-based, non-publicly-disclosed pricing. Multilingual commercial presence (English, Spanish, French websites) and the Vollrath International distribution vehicle support global reach, while marketing leverages a downloadable annual catalog, social channels (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube), and the Pujadas Lab showroom as demand-generation assets.

Name

Pujadas

Legal name

Vollrath Pujadas SAU

Website

https://pujadas.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Pujadas is a 100+ year-old Spanish manufacturer of professional cookware, kitchen equipment, and foodservice storage products, selling through B2B direct sales to restaurants, hotels, caterers, and institutional kitchens worldwide as a Vollrath Group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (33331), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (333310), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK), Bar & Beverage Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAG)

Keywords

• Commercial kitchenware
• Foodservice equipment
• Professional cookware
• Gastronorm containers
• Kitchen utensils

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Coloma De Farnés

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

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. Professional Cookware Sales: Revenue generated from manufacturing and selling professional-grade cookware including Inox-Pro, Top Line, Black Series, Century, Tribute, and Multi-Ply cookware lines to catering professionals.
2. Cooking Equipment Sales: Sale of cooking equipment including induction ranges, rice cookers, microwaves, convection ovens, fryers, and food prep equipment.
3. Kitchen Equipment Sales: Sales of kitchen storage, handling and organization equipment including gastronorm containers, trolleys, shelving, dishwasher racks, and food delivery solutions.
4. Specialty Equipment Sales: Sales of specialty equipment including Pujadas Grill charcoal ovens, open grills, smokers, and related accessories.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pujadas develops, manufactures, and sells professional kitchenware and commercial foodservice equipment for the catering and hospitality industry. The company produces cookware, cooking equipment, gastronorm containers, kitchen utensils, trolleys, shelving, food delivery solutions, and charcoal ovens/grills from its 20,000+ m2 manufacturing facility in Santa Coloma de Farners, Spain, serving restaurants, caterers, hotels, institutions, and other professional kitchen operators worldwide.

Product overview

Pujadas is a professional commercial foodservice and kitchen equipment manufacturer with over 100 years of experience, now part of the Vollrath Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio organized across multiple product lines: Pujadas Grill (charcoal ovens, open grills, smokers, grill accessories, and charcoal); Cookware (Inox-Pro stainless steel, Top Line, Black Series nonstick, Century, Tribute Tri-Ply, and Multi-Ply lines); Fry Pans; Oven and Roast Pans; Kitchen Utensils; Ice Cream & Pastry Utensils; Gastronorm Containers (GN Pro stainless steel, Super Pan 3, polycarbonate, copolyester, polypropylene); Food Delivery solutions; Dishwasher Racks; Trolleys; Shelving systems; Cooking Equipment (induction units, rice cookers, fryers); Food Prep Equipment (blenders, slicers, mixers, vacuum sealers); Melamine collections; Buffet and Accessories; Table Service Products; and Bar and Coffee items. The products serve the catering and foodservice industry across restaurants, catering, hotels, institutions, and other professional kitchen environments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pujadas Grill: Premium charcoal ovens, open grills, grill boxes, smokers, and accessories for professional grilling with rich, smoky flavor.
• Preptech

Products and services

• Pujadas Grill Premium line of professional charcoal ovens, open grills, smokers, grill cookware, and grill accessories for infusing food with rich, smoky flavor, designed for professional kitchens and open-flame setups.
• Cookware Professional cookware collections including Inox-Pro stainless steel, Top Line, Black Series cast aluminum nonstick, Century aluminum, Tribute Tri-Ply, and Multi-Ply lines for restaurants and catering operations.
• Fry Pans Fry pans including stainless steel, aluminum, multi-ply, and steel variants, plus black steel paella pans for professional kitchens.
• Oven and Roast Pans Aluminum and stainless steel roast pans, gastronorm sheet pans, pastry trays, stainless steel grids, pizza pans, and accessories for commercial baking and roasting.
• Kitchen Utensils Kitchen utensils including stainless steel ladles, skimmers, spatulas, spoons, forks, basting spoons, spoodles, dishers, tongs, strainers, colanders, plus manual food processors, cutting boards, and measuring utensils for professional kitchens.
• Ice Cream and Pastry Utensils Ice cream utensils, pastry tools, non-stick pastry moulds, pastry cutters, and pastry moulds in stainless steel, silicone, and other materials for pastry professionals and ice cream service.
• Gastronorm Containers Gastronorm containers in stainless steel (GN Pro with anti-jam system and reinforced corners), polycarbonate, BPA-free copolyester, polypropylene, plus Super Pan 3 and Polinorm patented lids for storage, cooking, and serving in professional kitchens.
• Food Delivery Solutions Food delivery solutions including EPP boxes, insulated delivery bags, fast-food trays, containers, and counter top dispensers for takeout, catering, and off-premise food service.
• Dishwasher Racks Dishwasher racks in open and closed configurations with various compartment sizes, plus patented Flap Rack design for switching between sides, rack complements, and plate racks for commercial dishwashing operations.
• Trolleys Aluminum and stainless steel trolleys for serving, plus specialized trolleys for plates, dishwasher racks, and heavy loads, used in professional kitchens and banquet service.
• Shelving Multi-level shelving systems (3, 4, 5 levels) with anodized aluminum frames and polypropylene shelves, available with castors for kitchen storage and dry storage areas.
• Cooking Equipment Professional cooking equipment including induction units (IP PRO, IP FIRST) with 4-Series patented circuitry, rice cookers, microwaves, convection ovens, and fryers for commercial kitchens.
• Food Prep Equipment (Preptech) Food prep equipment including Preptech jar blenders, stick blenders, slicing machines, mixers, vacuum sealers, and accessories designed for intensive use in demanding commercial kitchens.
• Melamine Collections Melamine collections (Verona, Halo, Stonehenge, Siena, and others), display boards, GN containers, stands, mini items, and ashtrays for buffet presentation and display.
• Buffet and Accessories Buffet serving solutions including display stands, protection covers, buffet cookware (bronze, cool line), GN buffet items, chafing dishes, serving trays, bowls, serving tools, signs, and buffet trolleys.
• Table Service Products Table service products including miniatures (stainless steel, enamel, cast aluminum, cast iron), table presentation pieces such as the Vintage collection, and table service items for professional table settings.
• Bar and Coffee Equipment Bar and coffee equipment including beverage trolleys, bar items, tea and coffee service, servers, pitchers, and cup dispensers for bars, cafes, and coffee shops.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cambro Manufacturing: US manufacturer of foodservice equipment with strong positions in gastronorm containers, food storage, delivery, shelving, and buffet presentation. Direct overlap with Pujadas' GN containers, food delivery, shelving, and buffet accessories product categories.
• Hendi: Dutch B2B manufacturer of professional kitchenware, smallwares, and foodservice equipment sold through distribution across Europe and beyond. Closely comparable to Pujadas on product breadth (cookware, cooking equipment, buffet, bar) and channel (B2B dealer/distributor model serving HoReCa), though somewhat larger and more SKU-heavy.
• Paderno: Italian heritage brand of professional cookware, bakeware, and kitchen utensils distributed globally to the catering and hospitality trade. Closely comparable on stainless cookware, kitchen utensils, and pastry-category offerings as a European competitor in the same price/quality tier.
• Carlisle Foodservice Products: US-based manufacturer of professional foodservice smallwares, storage, handling, and tabletop products across multiple categories. Direct overlap with Pujadas in shelving, food storage/handling, buffet presentation, and kitchen utensils, with a similar broad-portfolio B2B foodservice model.
• Demeyere: Belgian premium stainless-steel cookware brand serving both professional and home kitchens. Direct overlap with Pujadas' Tribute Tri-Ply, Inox-Pro, and Multi-Ply stainless cookware lines in materials, multi-ply construction, and induction-ready design.
• Matfer Bourgeat: French manufacturer of professional cookware, kitchen utensils, pastry equipment, and smallwares serving bakeries, restaurants, and hotels across Europe. Direct overlap with Pujadas in stainless cookware, pastry utensils, kitchen tools, and buffet/table presentation.
• Robot Coupe: French manufacturer of professional food preparation equipment including stick blenders, blenders, slicers, and cutters for commercial kitchens. Direct overlap with Pujadas' Preptech blenders and stick blenders and broader food-prep equipment line targeting the same HoReCa operators.
• Lacor: Spanish manufacturer of professional kitchenware, cookware, and smallwares for the hospitality and catering channel. Highly comparable head-to-head competitor in the Iberian and European foodservice space with overlapping category coverage (cookware, paella pans, kitchen utensils, buffet).

Broad incumbents

• WMF Professional: German group with a professional foodservice equipment and hotel-supply arm covering cookware, buffet, and table service. Comparable on B2B HoReCa channel and category breadth, with broader scale and more diversified consumer-facing business as well.
• Vollrath Foodservice: Parent company's own foodservice division producing broader-portfolio smallwares, cookware, and serving solutions for the North American market. Internal brand-overlap peer under the same corporate umbrella, with adjacent rather than identical SKU positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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