What J&E MAIER does

J&E MAIER AG is a privately held Swiss industrial machinery manufacturer (Aktiengesellschaft) founded in 1926 and headquartered in Gossau, Switzerland. The company designs, builds, and services bulk material handling equipment (Schüttguttechnik) organized into six product categories: mixing (vertical and horizontal mixers), conveying (screw, chain, belt, bucket elevators, vibrating feeders), storage (silos, depots, Big Bag handling, container handling), separation (dust collection, sieving, magnetic separators, sampling), size reduction (roller mills, hammer mills, lump breakers), and pressing/pelleting (pellet presses, fluidized bed dryers).

The company's revenue is generated primarily through one-time equipment sales, supplemented by spare parts, revision and maintenance services, licensed aftermarket support for DAVERIO hammer mills, exclusive Swiss distribution of STIF (EURAC) pneumatic conveying components and explosion protection equipment, and a secondary used/refurbished equipment program ('Occasionen'). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; all sales flow through a quote-based direct sales model initiated via the company website, indicating a consultative, project-driven go-to-market targeted at enterprise buyers. The company serves six vertical markets — animal feed, food/milling, chemicals, plastics, environmental technology, and building materials — with the food and animal feed verticals treated as primary. The business operates without disclosed subsidiaries, parent entities, external funding, or public financial reporting, consistent with a long-standing, independently owned Swiss specialty industrial firm.

Name

J&E MAIER

Legal name

J & E Maier AG

Website

https://maier-ag.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

J&E MAIER AG is a Swiss privately held industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1926, specializing in bulk material handling equipment — mixing, conveying, storage, separation, size reduction, and pelleting — sold directly to enterprise buyers in feed, food, chemical, plastics, environmental, and building-materials industries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bulk Material Handling Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Machinery Manufacturing (333), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Conveyor and Conveying Equipment Manufacturing (333922), Agricultural Implement Manufacturing (33311)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk Solids Handling & Processing Equipment (Conveying, Silo, Feeders) (IMAHAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bulk Handling & Conveying for Processing Lines (Augers, Elevators, Conveyors) (AFAAAJAJ)

Keywords

• Bulk material handling
• Industrial mixing equipment
• Conveying machinery
• Pellet press systems
• Milling process plants

Headquarters

HQ city

Gossau

HQ country

Switzerland

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, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of new bulk material handling machinery and equipment including custom-designed systems and standard product lines.
2. Spare Parts and Components: Supply of replacement parts and wear components for MAIER equipment and licensed DAVERIO products.
3. Maintenance and Revision Services: Revision and maintenance services for existing equipment including DAVERIO machines.
4. Used/Refurbished Equipment: Sale of refurbished and used machinery (Occasionen) including mixers, conveyors, mills, separators, and other process equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

J&E MAIER AG manufactures and supplies industrial machinery and process plants for bulk material handling (Schüttguttechnik). Its product portfolio spans six core operations — mixing, conveying, storage, separation, comminution, and pressing/pelletizing — used to process solids, powders, and granules in industries such as food milling, animal feed, chemicals, plastics, building materials, and environmental technology. The company also distributes licensed third-party products (DAVERIO mills, STIF/EURAC pneumatic conveying components) in Switzerland and supplies used/refurbished machinery.

Product overview

J&E MAIER AG is an industrial machinery manufacturer (Maschinen und Mühlenbau) established in 1926, specializing in bulk material handling technology (Schüttguttechnik). The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of equipment organized into six main product categories: Mischen (mixing systems including vertical and horizontal mixers JMV.S, JMV-T, JMH.C), Fördern (conveying systems including screw conveyors, belt conveyors, bucket elevators, chain conveyors, vibrating feeders), Lagern (storage systems including silos, depots, Big Bag handling, container handling), Trennen (separation systems including dust collection, sieving, magnetic separation, sampling), Zerkleinern (size reduction including roller mills, hammer mills, lump breakers), and Pressen (pressing/pelletizing including pellet presses and fluidized bed dryers). The company also distributes licensed products (DAVERIO, STIF) and offers used machinery through its Occasionen program. Core industries served include food/milling, animal feed, chemicals, plastics, construction materials, and environmental technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MAIER: The company's own brand for machines and equipment including mixers, conveyors, silos, crushers, mills, presses, and dust extraction systems.

Products and services

• Mischen — Mixing Systems Mixers for combining solids, powders, and granules including vertical single-shaft mixers (JMV.S), vertical twin-shaft mixers (JMV-T), and horizontal mixers (JMH.C). Used across food, feed, chemicals, plastics, building materials, and environmental technology industries.
• Fördern — Conveying Systems Material handling equipment including chain conveyors (Redler JKF.C), vibrating feeders (JVF.C, JVF.T), bucket elevators (JEL.C), screw conveyors (JSC.T, JSC.S, JSC.R), conveyor belts (JFB.B, JFB.P), and rotary valves (JRV.F, JRV.B) for dosing and discharging bulk materials.
• Lagern — Storage Systems Storage solutions including silos (JDP.R, JSO.S, JSO.B), depots (JDP.R, JDP.S, JDP.C), Big Bag handling stations (JBB.B, JBB.R, JBB.C, JBB.F, JBB.S, JBB.L, JBB.H), sack filling (JAF.B, JAF.M, JAF.S), container handling (JCO.L, JCO.D), and steel construction (JPO.B, JPO.W, JPO.R).
• Trennen — Separation Systems Separation equipment including dust collection systems (JFD.C, JFD.B, JFD.V, JFD.Z, JFD.F), sieving machines (JVS.T, JVS.C, JVS.F, JVS.H), magnetic separators (JMK-T, JMK.S, JMK.R, JMK.D), and samplers (JSD.A, JSD.S).
• Zerkleinern — Size Reduction Equipment Size reduction equipment including roller mills (JRM.F), cube breakers (JRM.C), lump breakers (JCB.S, JCB.T), and hammer mills (JSM.S) for grinding and crushing bulk materials.
• Pressen — Pressing and Pelletizing Systems Pressing and pelletizing equipment including pellet presses (JWP.D) and fluidized bed dryers (JDC.B) for converting bulk solids into compact, dust-free pellets or cubes.
• Pellet Press JWP.D Pellet press for converting free-flowing bulk materials into compact, dust-free cubes or pellets, with proven application in feed mills for over 30 years.
• Fluidized Bed Dryer JDC.B Fluidized bed dryer using vibration frequency to control residence time for drying and cooling products.
• Roller Mill JRM.F (Walzenstuhl) Roller mill using forced conveying through the grinding gap to produce flour from grain, representing a core process in original milling operations.
• Hammer Mill JSM.S (Hammermühle) Hammer mill for size reduction of bulk materials across food, feed, chemical, and environmental applications.
• DAVERIO Licensed Products DAVERIO roller mills and hammer mills — licensed products for which J&E MAIER holds complete documentation for spare parts supply and maintenance service of DAVERIO installations worldwide. DAVERIO is a Zurich-based company known globally for roller mills and hammer mills.
• STIF Products (EURAC) STIF pneumatic conveying components exclusively distributed in Switzerland including EURAC piping and connection elements, elevator belts, elevator buckets, safety elements, explosion protection equipment, and dome covers. STIF products are used in over 60 countries.
• Occasionen — Used/Refurbished Machinery Used and refurbished machinery including mixers, sieves, mills, conveyors, and processing equipment from various manufacturers, offering cost-effective alternatives for industrial customers.
• Revision and Maintenance Services Revision, maintenance, and spare parts services for J&E MAIER equipment and licensed DAVERIO machines, including the supply of replacement parts and wear components.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• DAVERIOcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerJ&E MAIER AG holds complete documentation and licensing rights for DAVERIO MHM55/MHM55B hammer mills. The partnership enables the company to supply all spare parts, support revisions, and provide maintenance services for DAVERIO machines still in operation worldwide. DAVERIO is a Zurich-based company known globally for roller mills and hammer mills.
• STIFcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive Swiss market distributor for STIF products headquartered in West France. STIF specializes in bulk handling accessories with products used in over 60 countries. Key products include EURAC piping and connection elements for pneumatic conveying, elevator belts and buckets, safety elements, explosion protection, and dome lids. STIF products are available exclusively through J&E MAIER AG in Switzerland.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Andritz Group: Austrian global supplier of process equipment for feed milling, biomass processing, and bulk material handling, including hammer mills, pellet presses, and conveying systems. Comparable product portfolio for animal feed and grain processing end-markets served by J&E MAIER.
• GEA Group: German global manufacturer of process technology components including mixing, separation, conveying, and bulk material handling equipment serving food, chemical, and plastics industries. Directly overlapping with J&E MAIER's vertical diversification strategy.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-headquartered global leader in food processing and feed milling equipment, including mixing, conveying, storage, and pelleting systems. Directly comparable to J&E MAIER's core milling and feed plant offerings but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.

Direct peers

• Van Aarsen: Dutch manufacturer of feed milling machinery including hammer mills, roller mills, mixers, conveyors, and complete feed plants. Direct peer in animal feed processing equipment with overlapping product range.
• Münch-Edelstahl: German manufacturer of roller mills and process equipment for the milling industry. Closely comparable to J&E MAIER's core milling heritage and roller mill (JRM.F) product offering.
• Hosokawa Alpine: German manufacturer of mechanical and thermal process technology including size reduction, conveying, mixing, and separation equipment for bulk solids. Closely comparable to J&E MAIER's comminution, mixing, and separation product lines.
• Amandus Kahl: German specialist manufacturer of pellet presses, hammer mills, and complete feed plant installations. Directly competes with J&E MAIER's pelletizing (JWP.D) and hammer mill (JSM.S) offerings in the animal feed market.
• Zeppelin Systems: German specialist in bulk material handling technology including conveying, storage, mixing, and pneumatic conveying systems. Directly comparable product portfolio for industrial bulk solids processing.
• Ottevanger Milling Engineers: Dutch designer and manufacturer of complete feed mill plants, mixing, conveying, and pelleting equipment. Closely comparable product portfolio and end-market focus in animal feed processing.
• Sprout Matador (Andritz): Historical brand for pellet presses and hammer mills, now part of Andritz. Relevant comparison point for J&E MAIER's pelletizing and size reduction equipment serving feed and biomass markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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