De Bruin Process Equipment
De Bruin Process Equipment is a Dutch family-owned custom stainless-steel tank fabricator serving the food, feed, and chemical/pharmaceutical industries from production sites in Uddel and Zutphen, with approximately 70 employees.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersUddel, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What De Bruin Process Equipment does
De Bruin Process Equipment B.V. (trading as De Bruin Tankbouw) is a Dutch family-owned fabricator of custom stainless-steel process and storage tanks, founded in 2005 in Uddel and now operating two production sites — Uddel for feed and non-food applications, and Zutphen for food, pharmaceutical and chemical processing — with approximately 70 employees. Its core offering spans custom RVS tanks from 50-litre cooking kettles to 500,000-litre buffer and storage tanks, including mixing, cooling, crystallisation, fermentation and yoghurt tanks, plus silos and chemical-storage vessels engineered with the hicad 3-D drawing programme. Differentiated products include the proprietary Kovatherm rapid-cooling boiler (up to 40% faster processing), plasma-welded assemblies, and the inherited Terlet Vacuum-Gassing and Van Meurs Bag-in-Box product lines acquired from ProXES in April 2022, extending the company into milk-powder preservation and aseptic packaging. Revenue is generated through project-based, quote-driven sales of custom equipment plus service, spare parts and process troubleshooting, complemented by a small wholly-owned subsidiary G2 Energy that sells solar-thermal systems; the business is sold via direct enterprise advisors (Rob Smit, André van Dienst, Wim ten Dam), the company website, and industry trade shows, with multi-year project contracts as the typical engagement model. Customers include Royal Steensma (confectionery), Nutridutch (dairy), Liprovit (animal feed), Keune Haircosmetics (personal care) and Tank Services Valley (lecithine storage), spread across the food, feed and chemical-pharmaceutical verticals. The company holds an unusually broad certification stack — ISO 9001:2015, ISO 3834-2:2021, PED B/D/H/H1, Kiwa BRL-756/03, UKCA PER H/H1 and Solar Keymark — that qualifies it for pressure-equipment work and cross-border supply.
De Bruin Process Equipment firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- De Bruin Process Equipment
- Legal name
- De Bruin Process Equipment B.V.
- Website
- https://dbpe.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- De Bruin Process Equipment is a Dutch family-owned custom stainless-steel tank fabricator serving the food, feed, and chemical/pharmaceutical industries from production sites in Uddel and Zutphen, with approximately 70 employees.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where De Bruin Process Equipment is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Uddel
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
De Bruin Process Equipment business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Custom Tank Construction: Design and manufacture of custom stainless steel storage tanks, process tanks, and complete process lines. From 50-litre cooking kettles to 500,000-litre buffer tanks. Short lead times due to years of experience in small and large series production.
- Service and Spare Parts: Service department provides spare parts, maintenance support, troubleshooting, repairs, and process solution consultation for existing equipment.
- G2 Energy Products: Solar thermal products generating heat for production companies, greenhouse horticulture, recreation sector, and building heating. Part of De Bruin Group.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom project-based pricing for tanks and process equipment |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels9 records
De Bruin Process Equipment product offering
Product offeringCore offering
De Bruin Process Equipment designs and manufactures custom stainless steel (RVS) storage tanks and process tanks ranging from 50-litre cooking kettles to 500,000-litre buffer tanks for the food, feed, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. The portfolio includes mixing tanks, crystallisation tanks, cooling and cooking tanks, fermentation tanks, and silos, complemented by the Terlet vacuum-gassing systems for milk powder preservation and Van Meurs aseptic bag-in-box filling machines acquired from ProXES in 2022. The company delivers turnkey solutions from engineering through manufacturing, installation, and aftermarket service.
Product overview
De Bruin Process Equipment is a custom stainless steel tank builder offering a portfolio of process equipment for the food, feed, and chemical industries. The product range centres on RVS storage tanks and process tanks (from 50-litre kettles to 500,000-litre storage tanks), complemented by two acquired product lines: the Terlet Vacuum-Gassing system for milk powder preservation and the Van Meurs Bag-in-Box filling machine for aseptic packaging. Key tank product families include mixing tanks (multi-mixing, top-driven, bottom-driven), cooling and cooking tanks, crystallisation tanks (top- and bottom-driven), fermentation tanks, yoghurt tanks, tube coolers, horizontal buffer tanks, and specialised silos and storage tanks. The company operates two production sites (Uddel for non-food, Zutphen for food) and also maintains the G2 Energy subsidiary for solar thermal products.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Terlet Vacuum-Gassing: Vacuum and gassing systems for preservation of milk powder and extension of shelf life, developed for more than 60 years. Available in different configurations for all can sizes and line speeds.
- Van Meurs Bag-in-Box
- De Bruin Group
Products and services
- Kovatherm Rapid cooling and cooking boiler for the food industry, featuring a scraped anchor agitator (3-arm, bottom-driven) and dimple jacket for fast, even heat transfer. Achieves up to 40% faster processing time and cools products in half the normal time, in volumes from 500 litres using stainless steel 304, 316, or duplex.
- Terlet Vacuum-Gassing System Vacuum and gassing system for preserving milk powder and extending shelf life by replacing trapped oxygen with inert gas (nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or a mixture) in metal and composite cans. Handles up to 300 cans per minute with residual oxygen levels below 1.0%, preventing oxidation of milk fat.
- Van Meurs Bag-in-Box System Aseptic and non-aseptic bag-in-box filling machines (B100 semi-automatic non-aseptic, B200 semi-automatic aseptic, B400 fully automatic aseptic) for filling bags up to 1,200 litres, drums, buckets, and sterile containers. Features a unique filling valve enabling vacuumization and inert gas injection, PLC-controlled.
- Multi Mixing Tank (Soups and Sauces) Top-driven mixing tank with dual cooperating agitators (anchor with wall/bottom scrapers plus screw agitator) for preparing soups, sauces, and ragouts. Volumes from 800 to 5,000 litres; internally ground Ra < 0.8 µm; PED and EHEDG compliant.
- Multi-Mixing Tank Dairy Top-driven mixing tank with combined agitator for processing dairy products such as mixing herbs and fruit into cream, yoghurt, or cottage cheese. Volumes from 800 to 5,000 litres in stainless steel 304/316/duplex.
- Multi-Mixing Tank Fruit Top-driven mixing tank for optimal preparation and processing of fruit products, used as a pre-mix tank for jam and fruit preparations. Volumes from 800 to 5,000 litres in stainless steel 304/316/duplex.
- Top-Driven Crystallisation Tank Top-driven crystallisation tank for processing thickened whey (65% dry matter) without crystal damage, using a special top-driven crystallisation agitator for continuous swirling to grow crystals. Volumes from 1,000 to 45,000 litres; internally ground Ra < 0.8 µm; EHEDG compliant.
- Bottom-Driven Crystallisation Tank Bottom-driven crystallisation tank for lactose preparation, equipped with cooling jackets on wall and bottom plus an inner cylinder providing 10% extra cooling surface for approximately 20% improved cooling efficiency and greater lactose yield. Volumes from 1,000 to 35,000 litres.
- Whey Storage Tank Stainless steel storage tank for whey, suitable for veal farming and animal feed manufacturers. Atmospheric design with conical base and lid; standard capacity 35,000 litres; optionally equipped with insulation and aluminium cooling jacket.
- Stainless Steel Grease Storage Tank Stainless steel storage tank for grease for veal farming, grease/fat processors, and animal feed manufacturers. Equipped with spiral for temperature maintenance, insulation, manhole, and agitator. Standard capacity 35,000 litres.
- RVS Opslagtank (Stainless Steel Storage Tank) General-purpose stainless steel storage tank for safely storing a wide range of liquids and ingredients in the food, agricultural, and chemical industries. Fully customisable volume, dimensions, connections, insulation, and finish; can be equipped with agitators, heating systems, level measurement, and CIP facilities.
- Poeder en Grondstof Silo (Powder and Raw Material Silo) Powder and raw material silo for hygienic storage of powder and dry raw materials, featuring a strong conical bottom for guaranteed emptying. Atmospheric or explosion-pressure versions; optional explosion panel, consoles, and filter cabinet. Stainless steel 304/316/duplex.
- Top-Driven Cooling and Cooking Tank Top-driven cooling and cooking tank for preparing sauces, soups, and ready-made meals, equipped with a dimple jacket for fast, even heat transfer and a scraper agitator for optimal mixing. Volumes from 500 to 5,000 litres; PED, EHEDG compliant.
- Bottom-Driven Cooling and Cooking Tanks Bottom-driven boilers (100–1,500 litres) for manual preparation with folding lid, and bottom-driven tanks (500–5,000 litres) for semi- or fully automated production, both with scraper agitators and dimple jacket for high-quality product preparation.
- Kiepketel (Tilting Boiler) Bottom-driven tilting boiler for preparing highly viscous sauces and ready-made meals where normal spout emptying is not possible. Volumes from 300 to 1,500 litres; equipped with dimple jacket for fast, even cooling and various agitator options.
- Top-Driven Mixing Tank General-purpose top-driven mixing tank with optional agitators suitable for various products. Volumes from 1,000 to 25,000 litres; PED, EHEDG compliant; optionally equipped with cooling/heating jacket.
- Top-Driven Yoghurt and Fermentation Tank Top-driven yoghurt and fermentation tank for optimal fermentation of dairy products, equipped with a horizontal beam agitator suitable for cooling yoghurt milk to the desired ripening temperature. Volumes from 1,000 to 25,000 litres; suitable for slight overpressure with sterile air.
- Buizenkoeler Yoghurt (Tube Cooler Yoghurt) Tube cooler for controlled cooling of stirred yoghurt from approximately 36°C to 4°C using ice water, designed to prevent structural damage through specific pipe diameter and length. Capacities from 1,000 to 12,000 litres per hour; PED, EHEDG compliant.
- Horizontale Meng- en Buffertank (Horizontal Mixing and Buffer Tank) Horizontal mixing and buffer tank for fruit products, soups, and sauces where large differences in specific gravity of ingredients exist. Angled design with outlet at the lowest point; volumes from 500 to 3,000 litres; suitable as buffer for filling machines.
- Fermentatietank (Fermentation Tank) Top-driven fermentation tank for controlled and hygienic fermentation processes in the food industry, including fermentation of whey, dairy, juices, or plant-based products. Volumes from 1,000 to 25,000 litres; fully welded-polished internal finish (Ra ≤ 0.8 µm); optional CIP installation.
- Stainless Steel Chemical Storage Tank Stainless steel chemical storage tank for storing chemical liquids, up to 500,000 litres with optional spiral for temperature maintenance. BRL K756/03 KIWA certified for double-walled vertical stainless steel storage tanks.
- G2 Energy Solar Thermal Products Solar thermal products generating heat for production companies in the feed, food, and recreation sectors, greenhouse horticulture, and building heating (apartments, care institutions). Part of De Bruin Group and Solar Keymark certified.
- Service and Spare Parts Aftermarket service offering spare parts, maintenance support, troubleshooting, repairs, and process-solution consultation for existing De Bruin equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 40% faster process time with Kovatherm technology compared to regular cooling boilers
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use De Bruin Process Equipment
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
De Bruin Process Equipment technology and API
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API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
De Bruin Process Equipment partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- De PlaatijzerindustrieminorTaking over production activities including machines and inventory from De Plaatijzerindustrie (established 1920). Continuing tradition of over 100 years of craftsmanship in cold-formed parts like tank bottoms, end caps, and domed discs for various industrial applications. Production activities will continue at De Bruin Zutphen location.
- G2 EnergycoreG2 Energy is a subsidiary (daughter company) of De Bruin Group. Focuses on building solar thermal products that generate heat, offering solutions for production companies, greenhouse horticulture, recreation sector (swimming pool heating), and building heating (apartments, care institutions). De Bruin uses green energy from their own solar panels and biomass boiler.
- Terlet (ProXES Group)coreTook over Terlet's Vacuum Gassing system from ProXES group. Terlet has been developing vacuum-gassing systems for more than 60 years for milk powder preservation. Products were previously manufactured at De Bruin's Zutphen location when it belonged to ProXES, ensuring smooth transition due to existing employee knowledge.
- Van Meurs (ProXES Group)coreTook over Van Meurs' Bag-in-Box filling machine from ProXES group. Van Meurs has been a leading aseptic Bag-in-Box producer with excellent reputation and impressive reference list. Products include B100 semi-automatic non-aseptic, B200 semi-automatic aseptic, and B400 fully automatic aseptic filling machines.
- Tank Services Valley (TSV)core3-year successful partnership delivering 30 lecithine storage tanks (157,000 litres each) for TSV in Ede. Project completed March 2025 with placement of last 6 tanks. De Bruin's craftsmanship in design and manufacturing, and expert guidance during installation played a distinguished and decisive role.
- DMFIminorMember of DMFI (Dutch Food Federation Industry association)
- EhedgminorMember of EHEDG (European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group)
- HDNminorMember of HDN (Hervereniging van Nederland?)
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
De Bruin Process Equipment competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Mueller Dairy Equipment (Cooler Division): Specialized division within Paul Mueller Company focused on milk cooling, storage, and processing tanks for dairy industry. Comparable to De Bruin's tube cooler and dairy tank product families and represents direct competition in the dairy tank niche.
- Feldmeier Equipment: US manufacturer of stainless steel processing and storage equipment for dairy, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Closely comparable to De Bruin in custom stainless fabrication, sanitary design, and focus on regulated hygienic process tanks; operates at a similar mid-market scale with engineered solutions.
- Paul Mueller Company: US-based stainless steel processor and storage tank manufacturer serving dairy, food, beverage, brewing, and chemical industries with custom-engineered vessels. Closely comparable to De Bruin in product range (tanks from small process vessels to large storage), target end markets (food/dairy/chemical), and custom-build business model.
- Ziemann Holvrieka: European stainless steel tank and vessel manufacturer specializing in brewery, beverage, dairy, and food/pharma process tanks with custom fabrication. Direct competitor to De Bruin in the European stainless steel custom tank market, with overlapping customer segments (dairy, beverage, food processors) and similar custom-engineering delivery model.
Broad incumbents
- SPX FLOW: Global provider of process solutions for food, beverage, dairy, and industrial fluid handling with mixing, separation, and pumping technologies. Overlaps with De Bruin in food/dairy process equipment and mixing tank offerings but operates as a diversified industrial flow equipment incumbent.
- Marel: Iceland-based global provider of advanced processing equipment, systems, and services for the food processing industry with focus on meat, poultry, fish, and dairy. Overlaps with De Bruin in food processing equipment but is a much larger diversified incumbent serving protein and dairy processors globally.
- GEA Group: Global large-cap supplier of process equipment, components, and complete lines for food, dairy, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Comparable in food/dairy processing equipment but operates at vastly greater scale with standardized and engineered offerings across separation, homogenization, and filling.
- Tetra Pak: Global food processing and packaging solutions company specializing in dairy, beverage, cheese, ice cream, and prepared food with processing equipment and packaging systems. Overlaps with De Bruin in food processing tanks/equipment but serves as a global incumbent with fully integrated processing and packaging lines.
- Alfa Laval: Global supplier of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling equipment for food, dairy, beverage, chemical, and pharma industries. Comparable heat-transfer/cooling technologies to De Bruin's Kovatherm and tube cooler, but with global footprint and much broader product portfolio including separation, pumps, and valves.
- JBT Corporation: US-listed global supplier of processing equipment and solutions for food, beverage, air transport, and cold chain. Comparable to De Bruin in food processing equipment for dairy, juice, prepared foods, and protein applications but serves as a broad incumbent across multiple food verticals.
Market position
Strengths1 record
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Management profileNumber of profiles
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De Bruin Process Equipment subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
De Bruin Process Equipment funding detail
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Investors
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Frequently asked questions about De Bruin Process Equipment
What does De Bruin Process Equipment do?
De Bruin Process Equipment designs and manufactures custom stainless steel (RVS) storage tanks and process tanks ranging from 50-litre cooking kettles to 500,000-litre buffer tanks for the food, feed, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries. The portfolio includes mixing tanks, crystallisation tanks, cooling and cooking tanks, fermentation tanks, and silos, complemented by the Terlet vacuum-gassing systems for milk powder preservation and Van Meurs aseptic bag-in-box filling machines acquired from ProXES in 2022. The company delivers turnkey solutions from engineering through manufacturing, installation, and aftermarket service.
Is De Bruin Process Equipment a public or private company?
De Bruin Process Equipment is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was De Bruin Process Equipment founded?
De Bruin Process Equipment was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is De Bruin Process Equipment based?
De Bruin Process Equipment is headquartered in Uddel, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does De Bruin Process Equipment make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Tank Construction is the primary driver. The others are service and Spare Parts and G2 Energy Products.
Who are De Bruin Process Equipment's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Mueller Dairy Equipment (Cooler Division), Feldmeier Equipment, Paul Mueller Company and Ziemann Holvrieka. Broad incumbents are SPX FLOW, Marel, GEA Group, Tetra Pak, Alfa Laval and JBT Corporation.
Does De Bruin Process Equipment have an API?
No public API is recorded for De Bruin Process Equipment.