Inter-Gastro

What Inter-Gastro does

Inter-Gastro A/S is a Danish distributor and service provider of professional foodservice equipment, headquartered in Brøndby and operating nationwide for over 50 years. The company's core function is reselling and servicing commercial kitchen equipment sourced from a curated portfolio of globally recognized manufacturers: LaCimbali and BUNN for coffee machines and grinders; Taylor (soft ice, gelato, frozen yogurt, milkshake) and ISA (refrigerated display cases, blast freezers) for ice cream and frozen dessert; and Henny Penny (pressure fryers, combi ovens, holding cabinets) and TurboChef (high-speed ovens) for cooking. The offering spans 100+ models across these three product pillars, supplemented by ancillary equipment (Ansul fire suppression, grills, contact grills, blenders, toasters, heated tables).

The company earns revenue through four streams: one-time equipment sales, recurring service agreements with 365-day support, equipment leasing, and used-equipment resale. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; product examples on the website include a Pratica FIT EXPRESS oven starting at 29,000 DKK with leasing from 2,500 DKK/month over a 48-month minimum term. The go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, with customers reaching the company via website catalog, phone, email, and in-person consultation; installation, commissioning, and an on-call emergency hotline support the post-sale relationship.

Inter-Gastro serves a broad mix of professional foodservice customers across Denmark, including flagship enterprise accounts such as McDonald's, McCafé, 7-Eleven, SSP (travel foodservice), and Jensen's Bøfhus, alongside mid-market and SMB operators like Den Italienske Isbutik, Gelato Rajissimo, Rungsted Golf Club, and entertainment venues such as Bowl 'N Fun and Trackman. Direct sales, on-site service, and a service network covering the entire country are the primary distribution channels. The company is privately held under Danish law, with no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Inter-Gastro

Legal name

Inter-Gastro A/S

Website

https://inter-gastro.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1966

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Inter-Gastro A/S is a privately held Danish distributor and service provider of professional foodservice equipment, reselling and maintaining coffee, ice cream, and cooking machines from global brands for restaurants, cafés, convenience stores, and entertainment venues across Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Refrigeration Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423740)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Refrigeration & Service Industry Machinery (3580)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Coffee & Tea Service Supplies Wholesale (AFAIALAH), Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK), Commercial Refrigeration & HVAC (Foodservice) Wholesale (AFAIALAI)

Keywords

• Professional kitchen equipment
• Commercial coffee machines
• Foodservice equipment distribution
• Ice cream machines
• Commercial cooking equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Brøndby Strand

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of professional foodservice equipment including coffee machines, ice cream machines, cooking equipment, and accessories from brands such as LaCimbali, BUNN, Taylor, Henny Penny, ISA, and TurboChef. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales to professional customers.
2. Service Agreements: Ongoing service and maintenance contracts offered to customers, providing 365-day support coverage, installation, and repair services. This recurring revenue stream supports customer retention.
3. Leasing: Equipment leasing options provided to customers, allowing them to acquire equipment through financing arrangements. Referenced as a dedicated service on the website.
4. Used Equipment: Sale of pre-owned/refurbished foodservice equipment, offering lower-price alternatives to new machines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Inter-Gastro A/S distributes and services professional foodservice equipment for bars, cafés, cafeterias, fast food shops, hotels, ice cream parlors, coffee bars, restaurants, and supermarkets across Denmark. The company is the Danish distributor for top-tier brands including LaCimbali (espresso machines), BUNN (filter coffee), Taylor (soft ice and frozen dessert machines), Henny Penny (pressure fryers and combi ovens), ISA (refrigerated display cases), and TurboChef (high-speed ovens), supported by nationwide installation, 365-day service, maintenance contracts, and equipment leasing.

Product overview

Inter-Gastro is a Danish professional equipment supplier offering a comprehensive portfolio of branded commercial kitchen and foodservice equipment, organized as a multi-brand distribution and service platform. The core offering centers on three main categories: Coffee equipment (LaCimbali espresso machines, BUNN filter coffee systems and grinders), Ice/Gelato equipment (Taylor soft ice machines, ice cream/gelato makers, frozen yogurt, milkshake machines, ISA display cases and blast freezers), and Food preparation equipment (Henny Penny pressure fryers and holding cabinets, TurboChef high-speed ovens, plus miscellaneous kitchen equipment). The company operates as a reseller and service partner for these major brands, providing sales, installation, and ongoing maintenance services across Denmark to restaurants, cafés, hotels, convenience stores, and institutional kitchens.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LaCimbali Espresso Machines Premium espresso machines ranging from compact automatic models for small offices (S-Lite, S15, S20, S30, S60) to professional manual machines (M21 Junior, M26, M34, M39, M40, M100 Attiva, M200) designed for cafés, restaurants, and high-volume coffee service.
• BUNN Filter Coffee Machines and Grinders
• Taylor Soft Ice, Ice Cream and Milkshake Machines
• Henny Penny Pressure Fryers, Combi Ovens and Holding Cabinets
• ISA Refrigerated Display Cases and Blast Freezers
• TurboChef High-Speed Ovens
• Commercial Kitchen Equipment (Fryers, Grills, Blenders, etc.)
• Service and Support Agreements
• Equipment Leasing
• Used and Refurbished Equipment

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,000+ solutions sold
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LaCimbalicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInter-Gastro is the Danish distributor of LaCimbali espresso machines and automatic coffee makers. LaCimbali is an Italian manufacturer founded in 1912, known for professional espresso machines ranging from compact office machines to high-capacity commercial units for cafés.
• BUNNcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInter-Gastro distributes BUNN filter coffee machines, grinders, and accessories in Denmark. BUNN is an American manufacturer known for the BrewWISE intelligence system that communicates between grinders and brewers for precise coffee preparation.
• TaylorcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInter-Gastro distributes Taylor ice cream machines, soft-serve machines, milkshake machines, frozen yogurt machines, and commercial grills. Taylor is an American manufacturer founded in 1926 and part of the Middleby group, known for soft ice and milkshake equipment.
• Henny PennycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInter-Gastro distributes Henny Penny pressure fryers, combi ovens, and heated display cases. Henny Penny is an American manufacturer founded in 1957 and a pioneer in pressure fryers for foodservice.
• ISAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInter-Gastro distributes ISA (Industrie Scienza Alimentare) display cases, refrigeration units, and blast freezers from Umbria, Italy. ISA is a global market leader in display cases and refrigerated display solutions for ice cream, pastry, and food, with clients including Coca-Cola, Nestlé, and Starbucks.
• TurboChefcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInter-Gastro distributes TurboChef high-speed ovens. TurboChef was founded in Dallas, Texas around 1991 and is known for combining microwave and air impingement technology for rapid cooking. Key customers include Subway (22,000+ ovens delivered) and Starbucks globally.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Swedish-headquartered global manufacturer of professional foodservice and laundry equipment. A broad incumbent in the same product categories Inter-Gastro distributes (cooking, refrigeration, coffee).
• Middleby Corporation: US-based global commercial foodservice equipment conglomerate and parent of Taylor (a key Inter-Gastro principal). Operates across cooking, refrigeration, and beverage categories Inter-Gastro serves.
• Manitowoc Ice: US-based commercial ice machine manufacturer serving foodservice operators globally. Overlaps with Inter-Gastro's Taylor soft-ice and ISA display case categories.
• Ali Group S.r.l. Italian global foodservice equipment conglomerate covering cooking, refrigeration, and beverage equipment. Operates multiple brand subsidiaries overlapping with Inter-Gastro's portfolio.
• Hoshizaki Europe BV: Leading manufacturer of commercial ice machines, refrigeration, and beverage equipment with European distribution. Directly competes with Inter-Gastro's Taylor/ISA portfolio on ice and refrigeration.

Others

• LaCimbali Group: Italian espresso machine manufacturer and one of Inter-Gastro's core principals. Comparable category-wise but operates upstream as the OEM whose equipment Inter-Gastro distributes in Denmark.

Direct peers

• WMF Professional: German manufacturer and distributor of professional coffee machines and foodservice equipment for hotels, restaurants, and cafés. Directly comparable to Inter-Gastro's coffee equipment line.
• Gastro-Service AS: Norwegian foodservice equipment distributor supplying professional kitchen machinery, coffee, and refrigeration equipment to restaurants and QSR operators across the Nordics. Closely mirrors Inter-Gastro's distribution-plus-service model.
• Franke Coffee Systems: Global manufacturer and direct distributor of professional coffee machines and systems for foodservice and offices. Overlaps with Inter-Gastro's LaCimbali/BUNN coffee business and operates through regional distribution partners.

Regional players

• Scandomestic A/S: Danish appliance and kitchen equipment distributor serving both retail and B2B foodservice customers. Comparable distribution-led model targeting the same Danish market with overlapping customer types.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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