What Meier Prozesstechnik does

Meier Prozesstechnik GmbH is a German industrial-equipment manufacturer founded in 1972 and headquartered in Bocholt (relocating to Rhede in September 2025). It designs and builds custom impregnation plants and vacuum drying systems used to protect and process electrical components (electric motors, rotors, stators, generators, transformers) and porous or coated metal workpieces. The core technology stack rests on vacuum drying in combination with low-frequency heating (LFH), vapour-phase treatment, hot-dip impregnation, resistance heating, induction heating, and bath or trickle impregnation — each adapted to specific substrates and customer processes.

The company operates a sales-led, direct-to-customer model with no intermediary distribution. End markets span the electrical industry, automotive (electric and hybrid-vehicle motors), the energy sector (power-transformer drying, including wind and hydropower), surface technology (sealing of porous castings post-coating), and a growing footprint into semiconductor, medical, and pharmaceutical drying. Revenue is generated through equipment sales (one-time capex), contract manufacturing services (Lohnfertigung), rentals (Mietanlagen), and retrofit/modernization of installed systems. Service is delivered globally through sister company Meier Anlagenservice GmbH, and the firm is DIN ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Ownership is family-held under the Meier Group, led by Managing Directors Michaela Meier-Schrom and Carsten Meier. The firm employs between 51 and 100 people and reached its 50-year operating milestone around 2022. Recent corporate moves include the September 2025 relocation to a new Rhede facility and consolidation with sister company Airtec Thermoprocess GmbH. GTM relies on engineering-led selling, a network of in-house Technology Centers for process trials, and an extensive trade-show presence across Coiltech, Surface Technology, CWIEME Berlin, parts2clean, Euroguss, W3+ Wetzlar, and MEE Dubai.

Name

Meier Prozesstechnik

Legal name

Meier Prozesstechnik GmbH

Website

https://meier-prozesstechnik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Meier Prozesstechnik is a German family-owned manufacturer (founded 1972) of custom impregnation plants and vacuum drying systems for the electrical industry, automotive, energy, and surface-technology sectors, with global service via sister company Meier Anlagenservice GmbH.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Impregnation and Vacuum Drying Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers) (IMAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Industrial impregnation plants
• Vacuum drying systems
• Transformer drying equipment
• Metal impregnation machines
• Contract impregnation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bocholt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Manufacturing: Design, manufacture, and sale of custom industrial impregnation plants, vacuum drying systems, transformer drying equipment, and related machinery. Equipment sales are the primary revenue stream with projects ranging from standard plants to customer-specific innovations.
2. Impregnation Services (Lohnfertigung): Contract manufacturing services for impregnation and drying processes for customers who need processing without purchasing equipment.
3. Rental Systems: Vacuum dryer rental systems available for customers with temporary or seasonal needs.
4. Retrofit and Modernization: Upgrade and modernization services for existing equipment to improve energy efficiency and performance.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Meier Prozesstechnik designs and manufactures custom industrial impregnation plants and vacuum, vacuum pressure, and atmospheric drying systems used to protect electrical components (electric motors, generators, transformers, rotors, stators) from moisture and contaminants, and to seal porous metal parts in surface treatment. The portfolio covers automatic impregnation systems, transformer drying equipment using low-frequency heating and vapor phase techniques, vacuum dryers and drying cabinets, oil treatment plants, metal impregnation plants, hose/fitting dryers, furnace systems, and rental plants, supported by contract impregnation services and retrofit/modernization.

Product overview

Meier Prozesstechnik is a leading manufacturer of industrial impregnation and drying technology systems with over 50 years of experience. The product portfolio consists of standalone industrial equipment systems rather than a unified software platform. Core offerings include Impregnation Plants and Automatic Impregnation Systems for protecting electrical components (motors, generators, transformers, stators, rotors) from moisture and contaminants, Transformer Drying systems using low-frequency heating vacuum drying and vapor phase techniques, and Vacuum Dryers for low-temperature drying of components and porous workpieces. Supporting products include Oil Treatment Plants for transformer oil processing, Metal Impregnation Plants using hot dipping technology, Vacuum Ovens/Drying Cabinets for industrial and hydrogen de-embrittlement applications, Hose/Fitting Dryers, and Furnace Technology. The company also offers Rental Systems for temporary vacuum dryer capacity and Retrofit/Modernisation services to upgrade existing equipment. Contract impregnation and drying services (Lohnfertigung) are available for customers needing outsourced processing. Service and support is provided globally through sister company Meier Anlagenservice GmbH.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Impregnation Plants (Imprägnieranlagen) Industrial impregnation plants for treating electrical components such as motors, generators, transformers, rotors, and stators to protect against moisture, dust, and contaminants. Used by manufacturers in the electrical industry.
• Automatic Impregnation Systems (Automatische Imprägniersysteme) Automated systems for continuous impregnation processes of electric motors, including trickle impregnation technology for stators and windings. Targeted at serial production environments in the electrical industry and automotive (e.g., EV motors).
• Transformer Drying Systems (Transformatorentrocknung) Specialized drying systems for power transformers using low-frequency heating (LFH) vacuum drying technology and vapour phase technique to remove moisture from solid insulation. Sold to transformer manufacturers and energy utilities.
• Vacuum Dryers (Vakuumtrockner) Vacuum drying systems for rapid, low-temperature drying of components including deep pores, without damaging products. Used across multiple end-markets, including surface technology (porous/leaky workpieces) and general industrial drying.
• Hose / Fitting Dryer (Schlauch- / Armaturentrockner) Specialized vacuum drying equipment designed specifically for hoses and fittings.
• Rental Systems (Mietanlagen) Vacuum dryer rental systems for customers needing temporary drying capacity, to test processes before purchasing, or to cover seasonal peaks.
• Vacuum Oven / Drying Cabinet (Trockenschränke) Vacuum ovens for industrial drying applications, including hydrogen de-embrittlement processes for metallic components.
• Oil Treatment Plants (Ölaufbereitungsanlagen) Systems for treating and processing transformer oil and other industrial oils, supporting transformer drying and power infrastructure maintenance customers in the energy sector.
• Metal Impregnation Plants (Metall Imprägnieranlagen) Specialized impregnation systems for metal components using hot-dipping technology to process highly viscous impregnation media. Used in surface technology, metallurgy and railway/die-casting applications to seal porosity in metal parts.
• Retrofit / Modernization (Retrofit / Modernisierung) Upgrade and modernization services for existing impregnation and drying systems to improve efficiency, energy performance and extend service life of installed equipment across customers' plants.
• Furnace Technology (Ofentechnik) Industrial furnace systems for heating, hardening and thermal processing applications, complementing the company's impregnation and drying portfolio (and overlapping with sister company Airtec Thermoprocess GmbH's industrial ovens including hydrogen de-embrittlement ovens).
• Contract Impregnation and Drying Services (Lohnfertigung / Lohnimpraegnierung) Contract manufacturing services for impregnation and drying processes for customers who need processing without purchasing equipment, providing outsourced capacity and trial capability.
• Global After-Sales Service and Support (via Meier Anlagenservice GmbH) After-sales service, maintenance and support for installed Meier impregnation and drying systems, delivered through the sister company Meier Anlagenservice GmbH and available worldwide.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Airtec Thermoprocess GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Sister company located in Rhede. Merger imminent at new Rhede location. Co-exhibited together at Surface Technology Germany 2024 at booth F16 in hall 1. Specializes in industrial ovens and hydrogen de-embrittlement ovens.
• Zentralverband Oberflächentechnik (ZVO)minorOthers · 1 March 2018Industry association representing coating industries in Germany. Represents job coaters from industry and trade, in-house coaters, raw and process material suppliers, plant manufacturers, component manufacturers and service providers of German galvanic and surface technology. The ZVO has 230 direct member companies representing over 600 member companies through four economic associations and the technical-scientific society DGO.
• Engineering Firm for Funding ApplicationsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal engineering firm partner that handles subsidy applications for energy-saving measures under De Minimis and AGVO funding programs for customers purchasing or renovating equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dürr AG: German mechanical and plant engineering group including industrial process technology for surface treatment and environmental applications. Overlaps with Meier through surface technology customers and industrial oven/process equipment capabilities.
• Hosokawa Micron Group: Global manufacturer of processing equipment including industrial drying, mixing, and classification systems. Serves similar chemical, pharmaceutical, and materials processing customers as Meier's vacuum drying and pharmaceutical industry segments.
• Bühler Group: Swiss industrial equipment manufacturer providing processing solutions including drying, cooling, and thermal treatment for food, feed, and advanced materials. Comparable thermal processing technology to Meier's vacuum drying and furnace portfolio.
• GEA Group AG: Large global manufacturer of process engineering equipment including industrial separators, homogenizers, and drying systems. Overlaps with Meier in food, pharma, and chemical drying applications via much broader portfolio.
• Andritz AG: Austrian industrial group supplying separation, drying, and pump technology to pulp, paper, and chemical industries. Comparable in industrial drying equipment design and customer overlap in process industries.

Direct peers

• Stalam S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of industrial drying equipment using radio frequency, microwave and hot air technologies. Comparable to Meier in serving textile, food, and industrial drying markets with similar thermal processing equipment.
• Carbolite Gero: Manufacturer of high-temperature furnaces and ovens for industrial and laboratory applications including drying, curing, and heat treatment. Comparable to Meier's furnace and thermal processing offerings.
• Nabertherm GmbH: Leading German manufacturer of industrial furnaces and ovens for heat treatment, materials processing, and laboratory use. Directly comparable to Meier's furnace technology (Ofentechnik) and vacuum drying cabinet (Trockenschrank) product lines.
• Hedrich GmbH: German manufacturer of vacuum impregnation systems for electrical windings, transformers, and motors. Direct competitor offering overlapping impregnation plant technology to similar electrical industry customers in Europe.
• PINK GmbH Thermoprozesstechnik: German specialist in vacuum drying and heat treatment technology serving electrical, automotive, and surface treatment industries. Closely comparable to Meier's vacuum dryer and transformer drying portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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