EMKA INCUBATORS
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersKuurne, Belgium
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
EMKA INCUBATORS firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- EMKA INCUBATORS
- Legal name
- EMKA Hatchery Equipment B.V.
- Website
- https://emka-incubators.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
EMKA INCUBATORS industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Poultry Hatchery Equipment
- NAICS
- Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (3334)
- SIC
- Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523), Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Hatchery Equipment, Systems & Technology (RAS Hatcheries, Incubation, Grading, Transport Systems) (AFAEAKAL)
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Where EMKA INCUBATORS is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Kuurne
- HQ country
- Belgium
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
EMKA INCUBATORS business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Incubator and Hatcher Sales: Sale of setter and hatcher incubators in various sizes (from 4,800 egg single trolley to 115,200 egg 24-trolley setters). Products offered in three tiers: Tegg-range (premium), VH-range (digital touchscreen), and SC-range (digital simplified).
- Hatchery Equipment and Spare Parts: Complete range of hatchery equipment including climate control (HVAC), automation systems, and spare parts. All equipment conforms to E.C. norms.
- Turnkey Hatchery Projects: Full-service hatchery design and construction including electrical, air, and water conduit planning, architectural plans, equipment installation, and commissioning.
- Hatchery Management Software: EMKALink software for remote hatchery management with modular design for customization and growth.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels4 records
EMKA INCUBATORS product offering
Product offeringCore offering
EMKA Incubators (EMKA Hatchery Equipment B.V.) designs, manufactures, and installs industrial-scale poultry hatchery equipment including setter and hatcher incubators (Tegg-range, VH-range, SC-range), specialized waterfowl incubators, climate control (HVAC) systems, and hatchery automation equipment. The company delivers turnkey hatchery projects worldwide through direct sales and a network of regional agents, supported by 24/7 technical service and the EMKALink remote management software.
Product overview
EMKA Hatchery Equipment is a Belgian company that provides a comprehensive portfolio of hatchery equipment and incubators. The product range spans three main incubator tiers: the premium Tegg-range with full technology features (Dry Hatch, CO2 steering, Teggnologic27), the mid-range VH-range with digital touchscreen control, and the entry-level SC-range with simplified digital control. Specialized offerings include Water Fowl Incubators with DECS technology and the Extend Incubator for long-storage egg recovery. Supporting infrastructure includes EMKALink hatchery management software for centralized monitoring, HVAC air handling systems, and complete automation equipment for egg and chick processing. The technology innovations (Teggnologic27, CO2 Steering, Free Cooling, Dynamic Embryo Link) are offered as standard features or options across the product range, enabling customers to select configurations matching their operational requirements from basic to fully-automated premium setups. All equipment conforms to E.C. norms.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Tegg-range: Top of the range incubator series featuring Dry Hatch Technology with TEGGNOLOGIC27, CO2 steering, egg weight loss measurement, and eggshell temperature control.
- VH-range
- SC-range
- eXtend
- Teggnologic27
- Dynamic Embryo Link (DEL)
- EMKALink
- DECS
Products and services
- Tegg-range Incubators Premium incubators with capacities from 4,800 to 115,200 eggs for setters (single to 24 trolley) and up to 38,400 eggs for hatchers (8 trolley). Includes Dry Hatch technology, CO2 steering, Teggnologic27 cooling, egg weight loss measurement, and eggshell temperature control for commercial poultry hatcheries.
- VH-range (Digital Touchscreen) Incubators Digital touchscreen incubators with full control capabilities, available up to 115,200 eggs for setters and 38,400 eggs for hatchers. Features spiral cooling coils, beltless direct drive motors, and compatibility with all bird types.
- SC-range (Digital Simplified Control) Incubators Economical digital simplified control incubators with PID controller (temperature and humidity), available up to 115,200 chicken eggs with options for single or multi-stage loading.
- Water Fowl Incubators Specialized incubators for waterfowl (ducks, geese) featuring the DECS (Dynamic Egg Cooling System) for automated cooling and wetting cycles during incubation, eliminating manual intervention and reducing contamination risk.
- Extend Incubator Recovery incubator using SPIDES (Short Periods of Incubation During Egg Storage) technology to improve embryo viability and hatchability for long-stored eggs through controlled heating cycles.
- EMKALink Hatchery Management Software Centralized hatchery management software enabling remote monitoring, modification, and reprogramming of all incubators. Features modular design, alarm logging, downloadable reports, and smartphone/tablet compatibility for hatchery operators and managers.
- Hatchery Air Handling and Utilities (HVAC) Climate control and air handling equipment calculated for individual hatchery needs, featuring heat exchange systems, cooling towers, and dry coolers that utilize waste heat for warming incoming air.
- Hatchery Automation Equipment Complete automation equipment including egg processing (suckers, mirascope, transfer, fumigation), waste treatment (macerators, augers), and chick processing (sorting tables, sexing, conveyors, counters, vaccinators).
- Turnkey Hatchery Projects Full-service hatchery design and construction including electrical, air, and water conduit planning, architectural plans, equipment installation, commissioning, and training delivered to commercial poultry operations worldwide.
Quantifiable outcome
- Energy savings exceeding 50% compared to traditional incubators
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use EMKA INCUBATORS
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
EMKA INCUBATORS technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability3 records
Feature9 records
EMKA INCUBATORS partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and strategic.
- FreshlinkcoreFreshlink, managed by Dr. Rotimi Akinlolu, is a poultry company serving the Nigerian nation with leading poultry equipment brands and services. They secured a new customer for EMKA immediately after signing. Dr. Rotimi has over two decades of experience in the poultry sector.
- SNV (Société Nouvelle de Volaille)flagshipLeading Moroccan poultry company producing Lohmann layers and Hubbard broilers. Mr. Anouar Tahiri, CEO, has ordered multiple expansion phases: 24 million egg hatchery for Lohmann eggs, first broiler replacement, and 8 VH-series machines for broilers.
- Profundis Farms LimitedcoreLeading poultry meat producer in Nigeria entering incubation for the first time, selecting EMKA through agent Freshlink. Company established 2006, diversified from 11,000 day-old chicks to crop production and tree crops.
- SOOSstrategicPartnership for poultry gender reversal technology. SOOS and EMKA combined efforts to produce more day-old female chicks and stop the culling of laying hens. EMKA provides incubators optimized for this application.
- Best Agro EngineeringcoreAgent for EMKA in Bangladesh who presented an operational hatchery in the country as a decisive factor in winning the Dhaka Breeders contract. Bangladesh is a significant market with multiple hatchery projects.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
EMKA INCUBATORS competitors and assessment
Company assessmentOthers
- SOOS Technology: Israeli developer of in-egg sexing technology that has partnered with EMKA. Not a competitor but a complementary partner in the same hatchery value chain; comparable in that it addresses the same integrator customers and is shaping EMKA's product roadmap for sexing-compatible incubation.
Direct peers
- Petersime: Belgian-based global leader in single-stage incubators and hatchery equipment. Direct head-to-head competitor to EMKA in commercial poultry hatchery incubation, with overlapping product portfolio (setters, hatchers, HVAC) and tier-1 integrator customers.
- HatchTech: Netherlands-based supplier of industrial incubators and hatchery technology, including in-egg sexing (HatchCare/HatchWell). Direct competitor in turnkey hatchery projects and a rival in the in-egg sexing space where EMKA partners with SOOS.
- ChickMaster: US-based supplier of single-stage incubators and hatchery equipment. Comparable offering to EMKA's setter/hatcher lines and competing for the same North American and emerging-market integrator accounts.
- Jamesway Incubator Company: Canadian manufacturer of single and multi-stage incubators with a strong North American and global footprint. Directly competes for commercial hatchery projects where EMKA's Tegg and VH ranges are also specified.
- Pas Reform (part of Hydroware group): Dutch hatchery technology company offering single-stage incubators, hatchery climate control and integrated hatchery solutions. Directly competes with EMKA's Tegg and VH ranges in commercial poultry projects worldwide.
Broad incumbents
- Big Dutchman: German global leader in poultry housing and equipment, with a much broader portfolio that includes feeding, ventilation, and complete broiler/layer housing systems. Overlaps with EMKA in hatchery climate control and automation but is not specialised in incubation.
- Vencomatic Group: Dutch poultry equipment group offering housing, egg handling and incubation-adjacent systems. Broader incumbent operating in the same integrator accounts as EMKA but with a wider portfolio beyond incubators.
Emerging players
- SureHatch: South African-based incubator manufacturer serving African and emerging-market poultry producers. Comparable product category (commercial incubators) but with smaller-scale offerings and a regional focus overlapping EMKA's African footprint.
- Rcom (Autoelex): South Korean incubator manufacturer with products spanning small, medium and larger commercial systems. Comparable technology focus on precise environmental control, but typically positioned in smaller-capacity tiers than EMKA's flagship 115,200-egg units.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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EMKA INCUBATORS leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
EMKA INCUBATORS funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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EMKA INCUBATORS M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about EMKA INCUBATORS
What does EMKA INCUBATORS do?
EMKA Incubators (EMKA Hatchery Equipment B.V.) designs, manufactures, and installs industrial-scale poultry hatchery equipment including setter and hatcher incubators (Tegg-range, VH-range, SC-range), specialized waterfowl incubators, climate control (HVAC) systems, and hatchery automation equipment. The company delivers turnkey hatchery projects worldwide through direct sales and a network of regional agents, supported by 24/7 technical service and the EMKALink remote management software.
Is EMKA INCUBATORS a public or private company?
EMKA INCUBATORS is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was EMKA INCUBATORS founded?
EMKA INCUBATORS was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is EMKA INCUBATORS based?
EMKA INCUBATORS is headquartered in Kuurne, Belgium, in the Europe region.
How does EMKA INCUBATORS make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. Incubator and Hatcher Sales are the primary driver. The others are hatchery Equipment and Spare Parts, turnkey Hatchery Projects and hatchery Management Software.
Who are EMKA INCUBATORS's main competitors?
SOOS Technology is listed as an others. Direct peers are Petersime, HatchTech, ChickMaster, Jamesway Incubator Company and Pas Reform (part of Hydroware group). Broad incumbents are Big Dutchman and Vencomatic Group. Emerging players are SureHatch and Rcom (Autoelex).
Does EMKA INCUBATORS have an API?
No public API is recorded for EMKA INCUBATORS.
What industry is EMKA INCUBATORS in?
EMKA INCUBATORS's product category is Poultry Hatchery Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAEAKAL, Hatchery Equipment, Systems & Technology (RAS Hatcheries, Incubation, Grading, Transport Systems). Its NAICS code is 3334 and its SIC code is 3523.