Hagola Gastronomie-Technik

What Hagola Gastronomie-Technik does

HAGOLA Gastronomie-Technik GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer of commercial gastronomy equipment, headquartered in Goldenstedt, Lower Saxony. The company operates from a 30,000 m² production facility and serves more than 2,000 customers in Germany and international markets, including high-profile references such as Elbphilharmonie Hamburg, Burj Khalifa Dubai, Hotel Adlon Berlin, Waldorf Astoria Berlin, Ritz Carlton Moscow, and EDEKA retail outlets nationwide.

Its core products are commercial-grade refrigeration and stainless steel equipment, including refrigerated bar counters (HKT First Class and Business Class), bar tops with proprietary Prism Drip Plates, tap columns, cocktail stations, mobile and folding bars (including the YOURBAR event counter), circulating air cooling tubs, bain maries, heating plates, warming cabinets, wine climate cabinets, refrigerated display showcases, meat counters, fish and sushi coolers, and proofing cabinets for bakeries. Manufacturing is vertically integrated, with in-house stainless steel processing (cutting, deep drawing, bending, stamping, laser cutting, welding, foaming, deburring, grinding, polishing) supporting both a wide standard catalog and made-to-measure custom products. Multiple registered patents and utility models, ISO 9001 certification held continuously since 2000, and TÜV testing reinforce a quality-led positioning.

The business model is hardware sales of custom and standard gastronomy equipment, complemented by professional services for consulting and CAD-based project planning, factory-owned weekly truck delivery across Germany, an after-sales service network of more than 500 partners with 24/7 emergency hotline support, and recurring spare parts revenue. Go-to-market combines direct field sales, a vetted specialist dealer network with exclusive product database access, trade show presence at INTERGASTRA, INTERNORGA, EuroShop, InterSchank, and fish international, and an export department serving international customers. Customers span gastronomy and catering (primary), bakery and confectionery, butcher shops and meat retail, fish and sushi specialists, and food/snack service operators.

Name

Hagola Gastronomie-Technik

Legal name

HAGOLA Gastronomie-Technik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://hagola.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Foodservice Equipment

NAICS

Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341), Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Refrigeration Components & Controls (Compressors, Valves, Sensors) (IMAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Commercial refrigeration equipment
• Refrigerated bar counters
• Foodservice display cases
• Stainless steel fabrication
• Gastronomy equipment manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Goldenstedt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Sale of commercial gastronomy equipment including refrigerated counters, display cases, bar tops, and custom-made products. Products are sold directly through sales team and through specialist dealer network.
2. Consulting and Planning Services: Pre-sale consultation and planning services including CAD-based design, project conception, and binding offers for custom solutions.
3. Delivery and Logistics Services: Factory-owned truck tour service providing weekly nationwide deliveries throughout Germany, ensuring proper handling of bulky custom-made products.
4. After-Sales Service: Service partner network providing maintenance, repairs, and warranty services. 24/7 emergency hotline for refrigeration system malfunctions.
5. Spare Parts: Sales of spare parts for all products available through the product database.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HAGOLA manufactures commercial gastronomy equipment from a 30,000 m² production facility in Goldenstedt, Germany, specializing in stainless steel refrigeration, warming, and display products. The portfolio includes refrigerated bar counters (HKT First Class and Business Class), bar tops with proprietary prism drip plates, tap columns, cocktail stations, mobile event bars (YOURBAR), cooling and warming tubs, showcases, meat counters, fish/sushi coolers, proofing cabinets, wine climate cabinets, and made-to-measure custom products.

Product overview

Hagola Gastronomie-Technik is a German manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment offering a comprehensive portfolio of refrigeration, warming, and display products for gastronomy, bakeries, butchers, and fish/sushi specialists. The product range centers on refrigerated bar counters (HKT First Class and Business Class), bar tops (HSD with prism drip plates), tap columns (HSS), cocktail stations (HCS), mobile counters (including YOURBAR), and a full line of tubs for cooling and warming (HUW circulating air cooling tubs, HBM Bain Maries, HWP heating plates, HWS warming cabinets). Display solutions include showcases (HSC with models Kopenhagen, Malmö, Oslo, Stockholm, Bergen, Göteborg, Trondheim, Ohio, Rotterdam), meat counters (HMT), fish and sushi coolers (HFS), and proofing cabinets (HKS). Wine climate cabinets (HWK), neutral counters, compact counters, and made-to-measure custom products complete the portfolio. The company operates from a 30,000 m² production facility in Goldenstedt, Germany, serving over 2,000 customers nationally and internationally with ISO 9001 certified manufacturing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HKT Refrigerated Bar Counter 'First Class' Premium refrigerated bar counter with proprietary prism drip plates, designed for professional beverage cooling in gastronomy settings such as hotels, restaurants, and bars.
• HKT Refrigerated Bar Counter 'Business Class' Professional refrigerated bar counter offering quality and reliability for hospitality venues, designed for beverage cooling and bar service.
• Compact Bar Counters Space-efficient refrigerated bar counter solutions designed for smaller hospitality venues requiring beverage cooling in compact footprints.
• HSD Bar Tops Bar counter surfaces featuring HAGOLA's unique prism drip plates for efficient drink runoff in pubs, restaurants, and bar settings.
• HSS Tap Columns Stainless steel tap columns designed for optimal tapping results in commercial beverage dispensing systems.
• HCS Cocktail Stations Specialized stations for professional cocktail preparation and service in hospitality venues, optionally equipped with Tapmatix COCKTAILJET automatic drink mixing system.
• YOURBAR Mobile Event Counter Mobile bar counter for events and catering, providing flexible beverage dispensing solutions for pop-up bars, events, and off-premise hospitality operations.
• HKTM Mobile Refrigerated Bar Counters Portable refrigerated counters providing flexible beverage service at events, catering functions, and venues requiring temporary bar installations.
• Folding Bars (Klapptheken) Collapsible bar counters designed for space-efficient storage and versatile deployment at events and temporary hospitality settings.
• HUW Circulating Air Cooling Tubs Active cooling tubs with forced air circulation for maintaining food and beverages at optimal temperatures in buffet and food service settings.
• Circulating Air Cooling Tubs for GN Containers Cooling tubs specifically designed to accommodate standard GN (Gastronorm) container sizes for professional kitchen and buffet operations.
• HKW/HEW Insulated Tubs Non-refrigerated or passively cooled insulated tubs for food storage and presentation in catering and buffet operations.
• HTK Deep-Freezing Tank Freezing equipment for rapid cooling of beverages, glasses, and food items in hospitality and bar settings.
• Ice Cream Cooling Specialized cooling systems designed for ice cream preservation and display in gelaterias, ice cream parlors, and confectioneries.
• HKP Contact Cooling Plates Direct-contact cooling plates for buffet service and food presentation, maintaining cold dish temperatures through surface contact cooling.
• HWP Heating Plates Warm-keeping plates for buffet service that maintain food at safe serving temperatures for extended periods.
• HBM Bain Maries Water-based warming equipment for maintaining food at safe serving temperatures in buffet and food service operations.
• HWK Wine Cooler Climate-controlled wine storage cabinets for professional wine preservation and presentation in hotels, restaurants, and wine bars.
• HWS Warming Cabinets Heated storage cabinets for prewarming dishes, plates, and maintaining food temperature in professional catering and restaurant operations.
• HTT Neutral Bar Counters Non-refrigerated counter units for dry storage, dish storage, and food preparation areas in commercial kitchens and bar back areas.
• HSC Showcases and Refrigerated Display Cabinets Climate-controlled display cases for various food categories including cream cakes (Kopenhagen, Malmö), chocolate (Oslo), snacks (Stockholm, Lillehammer), food and beverages (Bergen, Göteborg), hot and cold serving (Trondheim), hot serving (Ohio), and non-refrigerated (Rotterdam).
• HMT Meat Counters Professional refrigerated display counters for butcher shops and fresh meat departments, available with differential refrigeration or cold reservoir technology, with module lengths from 937mm to 3750mm.
• HKS Proofing Cabinet (Gärschrank) Dough fermentation and proofing cabinet supporting natural dough rest with humidity control and glass door design for bakery craft presentation, featuring fermentation optimizer with process-operated flow (cooling, moisture, additional heating).
• HFS Fish and Sushi Coolers Specialized refrigerated counters for fish and sushi display and storage, with options for circulating air cooling, static cooling, or ice bed presentation, available as closed display cabinet or open self-service tub.
• Made-to-Measure Products Custom fabrication services for individual customer specifications including custom sizes, materials (stainless steel, brass, copper), and surface treatments, leveraging high manufacturing flexibility and enormous manufacturing depth.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two-year manufacturer's warranty on material through service partner network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• GGKA e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 February 2020GGKA e.V. (German Trade Association for Beverage Dispensing Technology) awarded HAGOLA as 'Bestpartner 2020/2021' in the Refrigeration Technology category at INTERGASTRA. Evaluation based on technical execution, quality, complaints, delivery reliability, goodwill, sales policy, sales support, and income realization criteria.
• Fachverband Getränkeschankanlagen e.V. (BvSG)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerHAGOLA exhibits at trade fairs organized by the Fachverband Getränkeschankanlagen e.V., including InterSchank in Wiesbaden (now in its third year). Company showcases products at the association's booth at BrauBeviale 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hoshizaki Corporation: Japanese-headquartered global manufacturer of commercial refrigeration, ice machines, and beverage equipment for foodservice. Directly comparable to HAGOLA in commercial refrigeration for gastronomy and bar/beverage use cases, with significantly larger international scale.
• True Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-ins, prep tables, bar refrigeration and display cases. Closely overlaps HAGOLA's refrigerated counter, bar and display cabinet categories.
• Brema Ice Makers: Italian manufacturer of commercial ice makers and related refrigeration equipment. Comparable in stainless-steel-built commercial refrigeration products serving bars and foodservice.
• Beverage-Air: US manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including bar equipment, reach-ins and prep stations. Comparable product overlap in refrigerated bar units and commercial refrigeration serving foodservice customers.
• Traulsen: US manufacturer of commercial refrigeration including reach-in refrigerators and freezers used in foodservice. Operates in adjacent refrigeration categories with similar commercial kitchen/foodservice customer base.
• Hussmann (Panasonic): Panasonic-owned manufacturer of commercial refrigerated display cases and merchandising equipment for food retail and foodservice. Directly comparable to HAGOLA's showcase and fresh meat/fish counter product lines.
• Williams Refrigeration: UK manufacturer of professional commercial refrigeration including bar refrigeration, display cabinets, gastronorm counters and bespoke units. Strong overlap with HAGOLA's refrigerated bar counter, GN tub and made-to-measure capabilities.
• Roller Grill International: French manufacturer of professional catering and gastronomy equipment including hot holding, grills, and refrigeration for buffets. Comparable product breadth in commercial gastronomy equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Electrolux Professional: Global Swedish-Italian incumbent in professional foodservice equipment covering cooking, refrigeration, dishwashing and laundry. Overlaps with HAGOLA's refrigeration and food holding categories as part of a much broader portfolio.
• Rational AG: German global market leader in commercial combi-ovens for professional kitchens. A fellow German mid-cap industrial manufacturer serving the same gastronomy/foodservice end markets, comparable in scale and customer base though not in refrigeration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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