EMKA INCUBATORS

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

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)

Keywords

• Poultry incubators
• Hatchery equipment
• Egg incubation systems
• Industrial incubators
• Poultry farming equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuurne

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. Turnkey Hatchery Projects: Full-service hatchery design and construction including electrical, air, and water conduit planning, architectural plans, equipment installation, and commissioning.
4. 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

Core 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

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and strategic.

• FreshlinkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Freshlink, 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)flagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2023Leading 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 LimitedcoreOthers · 1 January 2023Leading 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.
• SOOSstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Partnership 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 EngineeringcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Agent 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

Others

• 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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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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