Grapos Schweiz AG

What Grapos Schweiz AG does

Grapos Schweiz AG is a privately held Swiss beverage dispensing company headquartered in Worb, Bern, founded in 2005 and acquired via management buyout by Rolf Dütsch and Toni Fankhauser on July 1, 2020. The company sells postmix beverage systems to the Swiss gastronomy market, combining Bag-in-Box syrup concentrates (10 kg units yielding 60-70 liters of finished beverage) with proprietary Schankomat computer-controlled dispensing hardware available in 6- to 12-line configurations, plus specialized counter-top units, buffet dispensers, carbonators (C1/C3/C5), and a Touch-Cocktailer capable of portioning over 1,000 cocktails.

The product portfolio spans 100+ flavor varieties organized across sub-brands: Grapos Softdrinks (carbonated classics), Grapi (still beverages), GrapiSan (breakfast drinks), GrapiVit (wellness/sugar-free), Sweet & Shaky (bar syrups), Brooklyn Homemade Style (lifestyle lemonades), and Brooklyn BIO (organic certified juices). Technical differentiation centers on a vacuum-driven Bag-in-Box switchover system using oil-free compressed air instead of propellant gas, integrated payment and cash register connectivity, and TU Graz-verified 90% CO2 reduction versus bottled beverages.

Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales and recurring consumable (syrup concentrate) sales delivered via direct B2B field sales to restaurants, hotels, bars, cantines, hospitals, care homes, schools, and event operators across Switzerland. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the model bundles free lifetime maintenance, professional installation, and 365-day service with the equipment. Marketing is delivered through the company website (grapos.ch), LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and an active content/blog program targeting Mindful Drinking and sustainability themes.

Name

Grapos Schweiz AG

Legal name

Grapos Schweiz AG

Website

https://grapos.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Grapos Schweiz AG is a Swiss beverage dispensing supplier headquartered in Worb, Switzerland, selling postmix syrup concentrates (100+ flavors) and proprietary Schankomat dispensing equipment to restaurants, hotels, bars, cantines, hospitals, and care homes across Switzerland, with bundled free installation and maintenance.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Postmix Beverage Dispensing Systems

NAICS

Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Soft Drink & Carbonated Beverage Syrups (AFAFAGAA)

Keywords

• Postmix beverage systems
• Syrup concentrates
• Dispensing equipment
• Gastronomy beverage supply
• Bag-in-box beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Worb

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Postmix Syrup Concentrates: Sale of syrup concentrates in 10kg Bag-in-Box format yielding 60-70 liters of finished beverage per unit. Includes Grapos classics, GrapiSan breakfast drinks, GrapiVit wellness drinks, Brooklyn Homemade Style, and Brooklyn BIO juices.
2. Schankomat Dispensing Equipment: Sale and provision of dispensing equipment including Schankomat X5/X6T/X8 counter-top units, dispensing columns (GH/GT series), carbonators, postmix guns, and complete beverage systems. Includes professional installation services.
3. Free Maintenance and Service: Free maintenance, cleaning, and repairs included with Grapos deal for customers. Service available 365 days per year. Professional technical support from phone assistance to on-site deployment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Grapos Schweiz AG produces and distributes postmix syrup concentrates in Bag-in-Box format alongside proprietary computer-controlled beverage dispensing equipment (Schankomat systems, counter-top units, carbonators, and dispensing columns) for Swiss gastronomy customers. The company delivers a complete one-stop solution including professional consultation, installation, and free ongoing maintenance and service 365 days a year, supported by a portfolio of more than 100 syrup flavors across carbonated soft drinks, still beverages, breakfast drinks, wellness drinks, bar syrups, and bio-certified juices.

Product overview

Grapos Schweiz AG offers a comprehensive postmix beverage dispensing ecosystem combining specialized syrup products with dispensing equipment. The portfolio centers on the Schankomat computer-controlled dispensing system platform, complemented by Oberthekengeräte (counter-top units) and specialized product lines including Grapos Softdrinks (carbonated beverages), GrapiSan (breakfast drinks), GrapiVit (wellness drinks), and Brooklyn (premium/homemade-style beverages). Additional offerings include Sweet & Shaky bar syrups for cocktail preparation and Brooklyn BIO organic juices. The dispensing equipment spans multiple series (X5/X6T/X8, V5S/V7, S21/S41/S4, GH/GT columns, Touch-Cocktailer) serving different market segments from small buffets to large self-service operations. The company provides full-service support including consulting, installation, and free maintenance, while sustainability messaging emphasizes 90% CO2 reduction through Bag-in-Box concentrated syrup delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Grapos: Classic soft drinks with CO2 including Cola, Lemon, Raspberry, and various other carbonated beverages.
• Grapi
• GrapiSan
• GrapiVit
• Sweet & Shaky
• Brooklyn Homemade Style
• Brooklyn BIO Säfte
• Schankomat

Products and services

• Grapos Softdrinks Syrup Concentrates Carbonated soft drink syrup concentrates in 10kg Bag-in-Box format for use with postmix dispensing systems in gastronomy establishments, including Cola, Lemon, Raspberry, Orange, Bitter Lemon, Tonic Water, Ginger Ale, and Light/Sugar-Free variants.
• GrapiSan Breakfast Beverages Syrup concentrates for breakfast beverages tailored to hotel buffets and office refreshment areas, including Orange, Apple, Berry Mix, ACE Multivitamin, and Cranberry varieties.
• GrapiVit Wellness Beverages Sugar-free wellness beverage syrups developed for fitness and wellness facilities, including Red Berry, Eistee Pfirsich, Mango Maracuja, ACE Multivitamin, and vitamin-enhanced water varieties.
• Sweet & Shaky Bar Syrups Bar syrups developed for the Schankomat Cocktailer, including Grenadine, Banana, Lime, Coconut, Strawberry, Almond, and Blue Curaçao flavors for automated cocktail preparation.
• Brooklyn Homemade Style Syrups Premium lemonade-style syrup line including Lemon, Rhubarb, Watermelon, Elderflower, Green Tea Cactus, and BIO Orange/BIO Apple organic varieties, designed for the Brooklyn self-service dispensing concept.
• Brooklyn BIO Organic Juices 100% bio-certified organic juices including BIO Orange Apple, BIO Apple Carrot, BIO Apple, and Apple Sour Cherry, designed for the Brooklyn BIO Vitaminbar dispensing concept.
• Schankomat Computer-Controlled Dispensing Systems Computer-controlled beverage dispensing systems available in 6, 8, 10, and 12-line configurations (C2006, C2008, C2010, C2012), with integrated security controls, cash register system connectivity, and cocktail mixing capabilities portioning over 1,000 different cocktails.
• Schankomat Counter-Top Dispensing Units (X5/X6T/X8) Counter-top postmix dispensing units offering 5 to 8 taps with integrated cooling, dry cooling technology on X6T, and optional Premix tap replacement for beer or wine dispensing.
• GrapiSan Buffet Dispensing Units (S21/S41/S4) Breakfast beverage dispensing units for hotel buffets with S21 offering 3 lines (2 products + still water), S41 offering 5 lines, and S4 featuring integrated storage for 3 BIB bags with automatic shutoff when empty.
• Schankomat V5S/V7 GrapiVit Dispensing Systems Specialized dispensing units for GrapiVit wellness products, with V5S offering 5 lines and V7 offering 7 lines, both capable of producing still and sparkling beverages with integrated cooling and carbonation.
• Brooklyn DIY Bar / OTK / Tower Self-Service Dispensing Self-service and counter-top dispensing solutions for Brooklyn beverages with DIY Bar offering 8 drink taps plus garnish station, OTK providing 5 drinks in still/sparkling variants, and Tower as an extension adding 5 more product options.
• Brooklyn BIO & Vitaminbar Dispensing System Tap technology for 100% organic juices and vitamin water dispensing, offering 3 BIO juices and vitamin water with customizable mounting options and Brooklyn-style glass shelves.
• Schankomat Touch-Cocktailer Touch-screen cocktail portioning device that prepares over 1,000 different cocktails directly into mixing glasses or shakers with consistent quality and automated dispensing using Sweet & Shaky bar syrups.
• Grapos Dispensing Columns GH/GT Series Dispensing columns available in GH (standard) and GT (premium design) variants, configurable as 6, 8, 10, or 12-line units for open beverage dispensing with Premix compatibility for beer or wine.
• Grapos Carbonators C1/C3/C5 Carbonator series providing soda water production for postmix systems, available in models C1, C3, and C5 with varying capacity levels and options for integrated or external cooling connections.
• Grapos Profi Service Package Comprehensive professional service offering including consulting, sales, planning, installation, and ongoing support for beverage dispensing systems, with free service from telephone assistance to on-site deployment, available 365 days per year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 50% cost savings compared to bottled beverages
• +4 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LeadUp GmbHminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWebsite design and implementation partner. LeadUp GmbH, based in Burgdorf, Bern (3400 Burgdorf Bern, Switzerland), designed and built the Grapos website (www.leadup.ch). This is a website services vendor relationship rather than a strategic business partnership.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Selecta Group: European vending and unattended retail operator with significant postmix and hot-beverage capabilities across Switzerland, Germany, Austria and the UK. Comparable to Grapos on geography (strong Swiss/DACH overlap) and on the postmix + service bundled model.
• Cornelius (IMI Cornelius): Global manufacturer of postmix beverage dispensing systems, carbonators, and Bag-in-Box components for foodservice and convenience. Directly comparable to Grapos in core technology (postmix + BIB) and end customer (gastronomy), but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• Lancer Worldwide (Hoshizaki): Manufacturer of postmix dispensing equipment, valves, and carbonators for foodservice and beverage programmes. Closely comparable to Grapos's Schankomat dispensing platform, serving overlapping gastronomy customers with similar BIB-driven postmix systems.
• Britvic: UK-listed soft drink manufacturer with a significant foodservice and postmix programme in Europe, including syrup supply and dispensing partnerships. Comparable to Grapos in soft-drink syrup manufacturing and European gastronomy channel focus.
• Bevolution Group: US-based private-label and postmix beverage provider supplying syrups, juices and dispensed beverage solutions to foodservice operators. Comparable to Grapos as a syrup concentrate specialist serving gastronomy customers with private-label and branded programmes.

Emerging players

• Bevi: US-based smart water and flavoured beverage dispenser maker for offices, hospitality and education. Comparable to Grapos in the postmix/connected-dispenser category and the syrup-plus-equipment-plus-service model, but focused on water-based flavoured drinks and IoT-enabled machines.
• SodaStream (PepsiCo): Consumer in-home postmix system maker using CO2 cylinders and concentrated syrups — a technology analogue to Grapos's BIB vacuum system, but addressing household rather than gastronomy demand. Useful as a category benchmark for at-home postmix economics.

Others

• Franke Coffee Systems: Swiss-based manufacturer of professional coffee and hot-beverage equipment for foodservice, with comparable Swiss manufacturing roots, gastronomy channel and service infrastructure. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, sharing the Swiss B2B foodservice distribution ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Coca-Cola (Freestyle / Foodservice Postmix): Largest global postmix operator in foodservice, with Freestyle and traditional postmix dispensing, syrup supply and brand-led pull into restaurants and hotels. Competes with Grapos for the same Swiss gastronomy accounts but at massively greater scale and brand strength.
• PepsiCo (Pepsi Spire / Foodservice): Global beverage incumbent operating the Spire postmix platform in foodservice, with bundled syrup supply, brand demand and equipment programmes. Directly competes with Grapos for gastronomy beverage contracts as a broader portfolio player rather than a postmix specialist.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61575945825023&locale=de_DE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/grapos-schweiz-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/grapos_schweiz_ag/?hl=de

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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