Turbo Systems
Turbo Systems Engineering Limited is a Hull, UK-based manufacturer of automated pneumatic and electronic food depositors, volumetric dosing machines, filling machines, transfer pumps, and conveyors, serving food, pharmaceutical, pet food, automotive, cosmetics, and construction manufacturers across the UK and 12+ international markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1955
- HeadquartersKingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Turbo Systems does
Turbo Systems Engineering Limited designs, manufactures, and services automated pneumatic and electronic food depositors, volumetric dosing machines, filling machines, transfer pumps, and conveyors from its headquarters in Hull, United Kingdom. The company has operated for over 60 years in precision filling and depositing technology, serving food manufacturers across bakery, ready meals, sauces, confectionery, dairy, and pet food, as well as non-food customers in pharmaceutical, automotive, cosmetics, and construction materials. Core products include the D250P flagship depositor, M250P, SE25 entry-level depositor, MR900, TT25 Pro Portioner tabletop unit, Dry Fill Machine, Volumetric Dosing Machines, and the VP200P and TP1750 transfer pumps, complemented by a full range of nozzle attachments, decorating heads, and custom bespoke solutions, all supported by PUWER-compliant operator training.
The business operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Poluma Group Limited, with revenue generated through six streams: equipment sales (including new, ex-demo, and refurbished machinery), hire and rental packages (minimum 3-month terms), the 5S Service Plan for structured maintenance, spare parts and accessories (with guaranteed next-day delivery on standard items), PUWER-compliant operator training, and a part exchange program for legacy Turbo and Apple Food Systems machinery. Distribution combines direct UK field sales across seven geographic territories with an international agent network spanning Australia, the United States, Germany, Finland, Estonia, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, France, Spain, and South Africa.
Following the 2024 acquisition of Apple Food Systems, Turbo Systems now operates as a one-stop-shop for spares, servicing, and equipment across both the Turbo and Apple installed bases, with Apple products (including the MR900 and TP1750) continuing to be built to original specifications. The company maintains an active apprenticeship and educational partnership pipeline with Ron Dearing UTC and Wilberforce Sixth Form College to sustain engineering talent in the Hull region.
Turbo Systems firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Turbo Systems
- Legal name
- Turbo Systems Engineering Limited
- Website
- https://www.turbo-systems.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1955
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- Turbo Systems Engineering Limited is a Hull, UK-based manufacturer of automated pneumatic and electronic food depositors, volumetric dosing machines, filling machines, transfer pumps, and conveyors, serving food, pharmaceutical, pet food, automotive, cosmetics, and construction manufacturers across the UK and 12+ international markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Turbo Systems industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Food Processing Equipment
- NAICS
- Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)
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Where Turbo Systems is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kingston upon Hull
- HQ country
- United Kingdom
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Turbo Systems business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Equipment Sales: Sale of automated food depositors, volumetric dosing machines, filling machines, transfer pumps, conveyors, and complete food production automation systems. Products include D250P, SE25, M250P, MR900, TT25, VP200P, TP1750, and custom/bespoke solutions. Also includes sale of new, ex-demo, and refurbished machinery.
- Equipment Rental and Hire: Flexible rental packages for food depositors and filling machines with minimum 3-month terms. Includes UK-wide delivery, installation, and commissioning services. Ideal for seasonal demand, short-term contracts, new product launches, bridging gaps during servicing, or testing equipment before purchase.
- Servicing and Maintenance: 5S Service Plan structured maintenance packages, annual servicing, bespoke service packages. UK-wide service team available on-site. Includes 5S Service Plan specifically designed for filling and depositing machinery. Replacement parts and spares available through dedicated hotline.
- Spare Parts and Accessories: Replacement parts, nozzle attachments, and machine accessories. Standard spare items and wide selection of accessories held in stock with guaranteed next day delivery. Spares kit included with all new machines.
- Operator Training: PUWER-compliant machinery training for operators covering safe equipment handling, operational controls, efficient changeovers, and ongoing UK workplace regulation compliance.
- Part Exchange: Trade-in service allowing customers to exchange old Turbo and Apple Food Systems machinery towards new equipment purchases.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Others | Multi-year contract | Custom quotation based on machine specifications and requirements |
| Subscription | Monthly | Hire and rental packages with minimum 3-month terms |
| Subscription | Annual | 5S Service Plan structured maintenance packages |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels10 records
Turbo Systems product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Turbo Systems designs, manufactures, and services automated food depositors, volumetric dosing machines, filling machines, and transfer pumps for food, bakery, pharmaceutical, and other manufacturing industries. With over 60 years of engineering expertise, the company delivers hygienic portioning and filling solutions ranging from compact tabletop depositors to complete production line automation systems, supported by a global agent network, hire/rental programs, and structured service plans.
Product overview
Turbo Systems offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial food depositing and filling equipment, ranging from compact tabletop depositors (TT25 Pro Portioner, PP020) to high-capacity industrial systems (D250P, M250P, MR900). The product line includes specialized equipment like the Dry Fill Machine for dry products, Volumetric Dosing Machines for portion control, and Transfer Pumps (VP200P, TP1750) for product movement. The portfolio also includes Conveyors and a full range of nozzle Attachments and Accessories. All equipment is supported by a 5S Service Plan. Following the 2024 acquisition of Apple Food Systems, the company now also supports legacy Apple Food Systems products, providing integrated engineering support across both brands. Equipment is available for purchase, hire, or rental with nationwide delivery, installation, and PUWER-compliant operator training.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Apple Food Systems: Acquired brand retained for food depositing equipment, spares, and servicing. Turbo Systems is now the home of Apple Food Systems following 2024 acquisition.
Products and services
- D250P Depositor Flagship pneumatically operated food depositor used across many industries with ergonomically placed controls, interlocked hopper and rotary valve safety circuit, machined piston seals for accurate deposits, large bore rotary valve block for large particulate processing, and height-adjustable stand with 350mm flexibility.
- SE25 Depositor Entry-level precision-engineered food depositor designed for manufacturers with limited space and simpler product requirements, featuring integrated height-adjustable table, intuitive user-friendly control system, versatile nozzle options, compressed air-only operation, 316 grade stainless steel on food contact items, deposit range 2g to 255g, and maximum speed of 100 cycles per minute.
- M250P Depositor Compact food depositor with pin-less main product piston attachment design for improved dismantling and reassembly, machined, metal-detectable and FDA-approved main product piston seals, deposit range 4ml to 320ml, and max speed of 90 cycles/min.
- MR900 Depositor Pneumatically operated depositor built to original Apple Food Systems specifications, with deposit range 20g to 1250g, up to 60 cycles per minute, and four sizes of product cylinder options for flexible food production applications.
- D250P Depositor with Force Feed Attachment D250P Depositor fitted with a force-feed unit for viscous products, extending the deposit range to 19ml to 1363ml with maximum speed of 250 cycles/min at min stroke.
- VP200P Transfer Pump Product transfer pump designed to transfer food products from low to high level with efficiency and consistency, featuring food-compatible lubricants on product handling components, ergonomically placed controls, lockable castors, toolless cleaning and changeover procedures, low noise emissions, and operating temperature of 5°C to 95°C.
- TP1750 Transfer Pump Transfer pump built to original Apple Food Systems specifications, designed to transfer thin or viscous food products with temperatures from 5°C to 100°C, capable of pumping 2.1 tonnes per hour at 20 cycles per minute.
- TT25 Pro Portioner Tabletop-mounted electronic depositor designed for simple products, ideal for test kitchens, start-ups, and limited production space, featuring 3-pin plug and play operation, 14 litre capacity hopper, and accuracy better than +/- 0.5cc on maximum drop weight.
- PP020 Table Top Depositor Compact table top depositor with small footprint and lightweight design, ideal for start-ups and small-scale food production environments.
- Dry Fill Machine Specialised machine for depositing dry products such as starch-coated grated cheese, granola, and crumble, featuring menu and recipe-driven HMI, multi-orientation chute, adjustable depositing door orientation, and multiple swaffle plate size options.
- Volumetric Dosing Machine Machines that dispense products based on volume and revolutions per minute, with 100cc to 3,000cc dosing range, up to 70 deposits per minute, touchscreen PLC control panel with memory menu facility, toolless changeover operation, and low energy consumption.
- Turbo Conveyors Industrial conveyors manufactured to high-quality standards including chain and peg, flat belt, incline, flighted, and weigh conveyors, featuring IP67-rated control panel, FDA approved belt, and 304 and 316 stainless steel construction.
- 5S Service Plan Structured service plan designed specifically for filling and depositing machinery, with annual servicing recommendations and bespoke packages for entire equipment range, including replacement parts and spares with guaranteed next day delivery.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 20 years of reliable production with regular servicing and preventative maintenance
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Turbo Systems
Customer profileNamed customers2 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Turbo Systems technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature8 records
Turbo Systems partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, regional and minor.
- Apple Food SystemscoreAcquired by Turbo Systems Engineering in 2024. Turbo Systems is now the home of Apple Food Systems spares, servicing, and equipment, providing customers with a one-stop-shop. Acquisition significantly expanded product portfolio and strengthened position in food machinery sector. Products built to original Apple Food Systems specifications continue (e.g., TP1750 Transfer Pump, MR900 Depositor).
- Emil Mueller (Maschinen für die Nahrungsmittelindustrie)regionalTurbo Systems agent in Germany specialising in food processing sector. Contact: Emil Mueller, Wilhelmstr. 1-5, 50996, Köln-Rodenkirchen, Germany. Provides local sales support for German food processing manufacturers.
- Ron Dearing UTCminorEmployer Partner with Ron Dearing University Technical College in Hull for 10 years. Partnership involves curriculum development, project-based learning participation, internship and work placement opportunities, career guidance, and apprenticeship programme support. Marketing Manager Tim Wilkinson and Sales Coordinator Andy Gray attend celebration events.
- MPI Australia Play LtdregionalTurbo Systems agent in Australia covering New South Wales. Contact: Tom Hatoum, 65-69 Asquith Street, Silverwater, NSW, 2128, Australia. Provides local sales support, product advice and technical expertise for Australian food manufacturers.
- Naegele, Inc.regionalTurbo Systems agent in United States covering Illinois region. Contact: Mike Philip, 15255 S 94th Ave, Suite 500, Orland Park, IL 60462. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for US food manufacturers.
- Empirical Packaging SolutionsregionalTurbo Systems agent in United States covering Pennsylvania region. Contact: Tony Hodson, 1689 Crown Ave, Suite 5, Lancaster, PA 17601. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for food manufacturers.
- Dayton OÜregionalTurbo Systems agent in Estonia. Contact: Andro Velberg, Mäealuse 10C, Tallinn, 12618, Harjumaa. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for Estonian food manufacturers.
- Dayton OYregionalTurbo Systems agent in Finland. Contact: Jukka Rantanen, Tikkurilantie 136, 01510, Vantaa. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for Finnish food manufacturers.
- Chemie + Technik Stöckel GmbHregionalTurbo Systems agent in Germany specialising in ready meals sector. Contact: Uwe Stöckel, Industriestrasse 54, D 49492, Westerkappeln - Velpe. Provides local sales support for German ready meal manufacturers.
- SismatecregionalTurbo Systems agent covering Belgium and Netherlands. Contact (Belgium): Kurt Tenteniez, Twentepoort Ooost 8, 7609 RG, Almelo, Netherlands. Contact (Netherlands): Gerrit Preuter. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for Benelux food manufacturers.
- OSAB Livsmedelsmaskiner ABregionalTurbo Systems agent in Sweden. Contact: Susanne Sjögren, Fallskärmsvägen 5 A, SE-175 69, Järfälla. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for Swedish food manufacturers.
- Prægel & Co.regionalTurbo Systems agent in Denmark. Contact: Søren Larsen, Christensensvej 1, Bygning 10, DK-3000 Helsingør, Denmark. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for Danish food manufacturers.
- C.N.D. BVBAregionalTurbo Systems agent in France. Contact: Willem Carpentier - CND, Brakenberg 72, B-2980, Zoersel, Belgium. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for French food manufacturers.
- Ibertec S.A.regionalTurbo Systems agent in Spain. Contact: Sean Linley, C/ Milaneset, 6, local 3, 08017, Barcelona. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for Spanish food manufacturers.
- JP Project Management / TEPMregionalTurbo Systems agent in South Africa. Contact: Rich Purser, Workshop 17, 138 West Street, Sandton, Johannesburg. Provides local sales support and technical expertise for South African food manufacturers.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Turbo Systems competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Handtmann: German family-owned manufacturer of portioning, filling, and depositing systems for food (sausages, bakery, ready meals, dairy) and non-food applications. Direct peer in pneumatic/electronic volumetric depositing technology serving similar bakery, ready meal, and processed food customers.
- Vemag: German manufacturer specializing in portioning and filling machines for the food industry, including vacuum fillers, linking, and depositing equipment. Closely comparable in product category, target customers, and pneumatic depositor technology.
- Heat and Control: US-based manufacturer of food processing, coating, frying, and forming/depositing equipment. Direct peer in deposition technology for snack, bakery, and prepared food manufacturers with a comparable mid-sized independent profile.
- Cabinplant: Danish manufacturer of food processing equipment specializing in weighing, portioning, and depositing solutions for ready meals, fish, and meat. Comparable niche mid-sized European peer with similar pneumatic depositing product lines.
- Houdijk: Dutch manufacturer of depositing equipment for the biscuit, cookie, and bakery industries. Direct peer in pneumatic depositor technology with overlapping bakery and confectionery customer base.
- Risco: Italian manufacturer of vacuum fillers, portioning systems, and depositing equipment for food industries including meat, dairy, and prepared foods. Comparable mid-sized European specialist in pneumatic and volumetric depositing.
Broad incumbents
- Marel: Iceland-based global leader in food processing equipment covering fish, meat, poultry, and further processing. Overlaps with Turbo in portioning/filling equipment for prepared foods but operates at much larger scale across broader verticals.
- GEA Group: Large German industrial machinery group supplying food processing, packaging, and separating equipment worldwide. Competes with Turbo in food depositor/filling applications through its broader homogenizing, separating, and filling portfolio.
- JBT Corporation: US-listed provider of food processing and air transport equipment. Overlaps with Turbo in food freezing, coating, and portioning/filling solutions, particularly for protein and prepared food customers.
- Tetra Pak: Global food packaging and processing giant, part of the Tetra Laval group. Overlaps with Turbo in food filling and processing equipment though it is much larger and more focused on liquid/dairy packaging.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance4 records
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Turbo Systems leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles15 records
Turbo Systems subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Turbo Systems funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Turbo Systems M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Turbo Systems
What does Turbo Systems do?
Turbo Systems designs, manufactures, and services automated food depositors, volumetric dosing machines, filling machines, and transfer pumps for food, bakery, pharmaceutical, and other manufacturing industries. With over 60 years of engineering expertise, the company delivers hygienic portioning and filling solutions ranging from compact tabletop depositors to complete production line automation systems, supported by a global agent network, hire/rental programs, and structured service plans.
Is Turbo Systems a public or private company?
Turbo Systems is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Turbo Systems founded?
Turbo Systems was founded in 1955. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is Turbo Systems based?
Turbo Systems is headquartered in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.
How does Turbo Systems make money?
Six revenue lines are on record. Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are equipment Rental and Hire, servicing and Maintenance, spare Parts and Accessories, operator Training and part Exchange.
Who are Turbo Systems's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Handtmann, Vemag, Heat and Control, Cabinplant, Houdijk and Risco. Broad incumbents are Marel, GEA Group, JBT Corporation and Tetra Pak.
Does Turbo Systems have an API?
No public API is recorded for Turbo Systems.
What industry is Turbo Systems in?
Turbo Systems's product category is Industrial Food Processing Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAF, Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid), with a secondary code of IMALAOAB, Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic). Its NAICS code is 333241 and its SIC code is 3560.