Brunner Anliker

What Brunner Anliker does

Brunner-Anliker (legal entity Brunner-Anliker Maschinen AG) is a Swiss manufacturer of professional food processing equipment, founded in 1924 and headquartered in Opfikon-Glattbrugg (Zurich) with a production facility in Quartino (Ticino). The company employs approximately 40 people across these two Swiss locations and maintains an EU representative office (Brunner-Anliker GmbH) in Waldshut-Tiengen, Germany. Its product portfolio centers on commercial vegetable slicers (GSM 5 Star, Anliker L, Anliker XL-C, Anliker XL-C Star, Anliker XXL), cheese graters (Anliker XL-K, IR 250-D), and the GP 20 planetary mixer, supported by more than 50 proprietary cutting disc variants and accessories such as food ejectors, safety rolls, and disc holders.

The technical foundation is a proprietary "drawing cut" (Ziehender Schnitt) cutting geometry paired with in-house hand-finished arc-shaped knives (Bogenmesser) produced in the company's own knife manufactory. This architecture is positioned to minimize cell-structure damage in delicate products, preserve nutrients, and extend shelf life — claims differentiated from conventional slicers. The machines carry multiple international certifications (CE, UL, NSF, CSA, CB, CoC, S+), enabling sales across Switzerland, DACH, broader EU, North America, and global markets.

The business model is predominantly hardware sales (machines priced roughly EUR 6,340 to CHF 7,850 for professional models; cutting discs EUR 266–1,730), with ancillary revenue from accessories, replacement consumables, and professional services (installation, maintenance, consulting). Distribution is hybrid — direct e-commerce across nine localized website storefronts combined with a local dealer/reseller network and field-sales demonstrations — targeting nine vertical segments: gastronomy, bakeries, community catering, retail, dairy, take-away, butcheries, catering, and food processing. The company is privately held with no institutional funding events disclosed; CEO Lukas Arnet leads the firm.

Name

Brunner Anliker

Legal name

Brunner-Anliker Maschinen AG

Website

https://brunner-anliker.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Brunner-Anliker is a Swiss manufacturer (founded 1924) of professional food processing machines — vegetable slicers, cheese graters, and planetary mixers built on proprietary "drawing cut" technology — serving gastronomy, catering, dairy, and food processing customers across Europe and global markets via direct e-commerce and dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Food Processing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

akta.pro primary industry

Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines (IMALAOAJ)

Keywords

• Commercial food processing equipment
• Vegetable slicing machines
• Professional cheese graters
• Industrial kitchen appliances
• Catering food preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Kloten

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Machine Sales: Primary revenue from selling food processing machines including vegetable slicers (GSM5 Star, Anliker L, Anliker XL-C, Anliker XL-K, Anliker XXL), cheese graters, and planetary mixers. Machines are sold as one-time purchases with perpetual ownership.
2. Cutting Discs and Accessories: Revenue from replacement cutting discs (over 50 varieties including fine cut, coarse cut, julienne, brunoises, graters), replacement knife sets, food ejectors, and other accessories.
3. Professional Services: Services including development, installation, assembly, consulting, maintenance, and after-sales support offered to customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Brunner-Anliker manufactures and sells professional food processing machines for commercial and industrial kitchens, including vegetable slicers (GSM 5 Star, Anliker L, XL-C, XL-C Star, XXL), cheese graters (Anliker XL-K, IR 250-D), and a planetary mixer (GP 20). All machines feature the proprietary 'drawing cut' technology that preserves nutrients and extends shelf life, complemented by an ecosystem of over 50 interchangeable cutting discs and accessories. The company sells directly via its e-commerce platform, through field sales demonstrations, and via local dealers, primarily serving gastronomy, catering, dairy, bakery, retail, and industrial food processing customers.

Product overview

Brunner Anliker is a Swiss manufacturer of professional food processing machines, primarily vegetable slicers and cheese graters. The product portfolio centers on four main vegetable slicer lines: the compact GSM 5 Star (benchmark model for smaller operations), the mid-range Anliker L with revolutionary materials, the high-capacity Anliker XL-C and XL-C Star for large-scale operations (up to 1,000 meals/day), and the industrial Anliker XXL. These are complemented by the specialized Anliker XL-K cheese grater, the IR 250-D digital grater, and the GP 20 planetary mixer. All machines share the proprietary 'drawing cut' technology that preserves nutrients and extends shelf life. The product ecosystem includes over 50 interchangeable cutting discs (for slicing, dicing, julienne, brunoise, grating) and accessories (food ejectors, safety rolls, disc holders, machine tables). The company has recently introduced a 5-year warranty on vegetable cutting machines and launched new accessories like the cube grid cleaning tool.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GSM 5 Star The benchmark vegetable slicer in Brunner-Anliker's lineup, completely made of stainless steel with a unique Brunoise function. Processes up to 150 kg/h of vegetables, fruit, cheese, and chocolate for professional commercial kitchens.
• Anliker L Vegetable slicer combining high performance and a revolutionary material in a single machine, designed for professional food processing applications.
• Anliker XL-C Professional vegetable slicer with large cutting discs and drawing cut technology. The most powerful table model with over 50 cutting inserts, suitable for facilities producing up to 1,000 meals per day at processing capacity up to 300 kg/h.
• Anliker XL-C Star Professional vegetable slicer with unique Brunoise function for large volumes. Features special cuts for brunoises and gaufrettes enabling creative kitchen applications, with over 50 different cutting variations.
• Anliker XXL Versatile heavy-duty vegetable slicer designed for commercial and industrial food processing applications.
• Anliker XL-K Professional cheese grater with a powerful high-speed motor suitable for large cheese blocks up to 2.1 kg. Features a ceramic-reinforced grinding head that can be cleaned in the dishwasher, with output of 200-300 kg/h for highest professional demands.
• IR 250-D Powerful grater with a digital solution for optimal grating results. Features digital control for best possible output quality.
• GP 20 Robust planetary mixer with a 20-liter stainless steel bowl and 3 tools. Professional-grade stand mixer for food processing operations.
• Cutting Discs (F, G, SM, S, PA, BR, BT, TO, HS, SU, PG, W series) Over 50 different cutting insert options including fine cut (F), coarse cut (G), sickle blade (SM), julienne (S), allumettes (PA), brunoises (BR), batonnets (BT), tomato (TO), shaving cut (HS), demidov (SU), gaufrettes (PG), and dice (W). Available in 240mm diameter.
• Grater Discs (No. 000-23) Grater discs in various sizes from No. 000 (finest) to No. 23 (coarsest), including specialized variants like No. 14 for Parmesan. Standard 240mm diameter.
• Food Ejector Plate XL Ejection plate for XL vegetable slicers to facilitate food discharge during processing.
• Standard Pusher GSM5/XL Hand pusher accessory for GSM5 and XL vegetable slicer models.
• Rotary Food Pusher XL-C Rotary food pusher specifically designed for the Star vegetable slicer models.
• Disc Holder Ø 240mm Storage holder for 6 cutting discs Ø 240mm, made of glass fibre composite.
• Safety Roll (Verschlussrolle GSM5/XL/XXL) Safety roll accessory for GSM5, Anliker XL, and Anliker XXL vegetable slicers.
• Machine Table Stainless steel machine table for supporting vegetable slicers, available as a mobile version.
• Cube Grid Cleaning Tool (Würfelgitter Reinigungstool) Efficient, hygienic, and sustainable cleaning tool for cube grids, developed based on intensive customer feedback as a new accessory product.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces unnecessary loss of nutrients and vitamins through gentle cutting action
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Global commercial kitchen equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio including food preparation equipment. Overlaps in vegetable slicer and grater category for the same professional kitchen customers, but as one small part of a much larger offering.
• Bizerba: German manufacturer of food processing, slicing, weighing, and labeling equipment. Overlaps in industrial slicing/cutting technology and serves similar food processing customers, but operates as a much larger, diversified industrial equipment vendor.
• Hobart: US-based broad commercial food equipment manufacturer offering vegetable slicers alongside dishwashers, mixers, and cooking equipment. Overlaps in slicer product line and foodservice customer base but competes across a much wider equipment portfolio.
• Marel: Icelandic global leader in food processing equipment for meat, fish, and poultry. Compares as a peer in industrial food processing machinery serving similar end-markets (industrial food preparation), though operating at vastly larger scale and different sub-verticals.

Emerging players

• Sirman: Italian manufacturer of professional food preparation equipment including vegetable cutters and graters. Serves overlapping customer base in European gastronomy with comparable price-point slicers, though positioned slightly more toward smaller operators.
• Kronen GmbH: German manufacturer specializing in salad processing lines and vegetable preparation equipment. Serves overlapping customers (food processors, catering) with cutting/washing/drying lines, though more industrial-scale oriented than Brunner-Anliker.

Direct peers

• Hallde: Swedish manufacturer of commercial vegetable preparation machines and food processors. Closest direct competitor by product category and target customer (professional kitchens), with comparable proprietary cutting technology and European market focus.
• Sammic: Spanish manufacturer of commercial vegetable preparation machines, sous-vide equipment, and dishwashers. Directly competes in the same niche with similar mid-range professional slicers sold into European gastronomy and catering.
• Robot Coupe: French manufacturer of professional vegetable preparation machines and food processors. Directly comparable product line (cutters, slicers, blenders) sold into the same gastronomy and catering customer base, with similar European commercial-kitchen positioning.
• Dito Sama / Electrolux Professional Slicers: Brand within Electrolux Professional focused on vegetable preparation equipment. Directly competes in professional vegetable slicers for gastronomy and catering with comparable throughput ranges and cutting disc ecosystems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SalesAnliker
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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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