HUM Oil & Fat Technologies

What HUM Oil & Fat Technologies does

HUM Oil & Fat Technologies is a privately-held Turkish industrial company founded in 1960 by Halit Uzun, specializing in the design, engineering, manufacturing, and turn-key installation of vegetable oilseed processing plants, rendering equipment, and — via the HUM-ELIT OIL joint venture — oil and gas process equipment. The company operates through two Turkish legal entities (HUM Mühendislik ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. in Istanbul for engineering and trading; HUM Makine Sanayi ve Ticaret Koll. Şti. in Izmir's Aegean Free Zone for manufacturing) plus a regional office in Kharkiv, Ukraine, with 101–250 employees. Its equipment portfolio spans seed preparation (crushers, flakers, vertical seed conditioners, stack cookers, screening oil tanks), mechanical extraction (oil screw presses up to 900 tpd per unit, fat screw presses for rendering), cake processing (crushers, coolers up to 1,000 tpd), solvent extraction under Lurgi license, refining, fat modification, oleochemicals, and lecithin drying. Proprietary differentiators include planetary gearboxes, multi-layer hard-faced wear parts, frequency-controlled feeding screws, water-cooled main shafts, and hydraulic cage-opening systems.

The business model is project-based EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) delivery: HUM designs, engineers, procures, constructs, commissions, and trains operators for complete plants, with multi-year contracts from feasibility through commissioning. Ancillary revenue streams include individual equipment sales, spare parts, and fee-for-service engineering and feasibility work. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales driven by field engineers and supported by industry conference presence (Euro Fed Lipid, AOCS, FOI, Globe Oil, Black Sea Oil Trade, KazOil, YABİTED) and recurring Gıda2000 Magazine technical articles. Pricing is custom-quoted per project and not publicly disclosed. Reference customers span 140+ countries and include NOBLE (South Africa), BUNGE (Romania), EFKO (Russia), MARTIFER (Romania), Trans-Oil (Moldova), KONYA ŞEKER, TARİŞ, TRAKYA BİRLİK, AVES, and ALTINYAĞ (Turkey), ELITE OIL and Protein Tech Invest (Ukraine), and EXIMAGROKOM (Ukraine).

HUM holds ISO 9001:2015, CE, ATEX, EAC-TR TC 032/2013 (2025), and ASME Section VIII Div.1 U Stamp (2026) certifications, with manufacturing compliant to DIN, TÜV, EN, ASME, and AD-2000 standards. Recent strategic moves include the 2024 commissioning of a second Aegean Free Zone workshop, 2025 launch of 900 tpd oil presses, 2025 EAC certification, 2026 ASME U Stamp, and the April 2026 launch of "HUM Connect" — an IoT/digital offering positioned as turning equipment data into uptime — signaling HUM's initial step into recurring digital services for its installed base.

Name

HUM Oil & Fat Technologies

Legal name

HUM MÜHENDİSLİK ve TİCARET LTD. ŞTİ.

Website

https://hum.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HUM Oil & Fat Technologies is a privately-held Turkish EPC contractor and equipment manufacturer founded in 1960, delivering turn-key vegetable oilseed processing and rendering plants, plus oil-and-gas equipment, to enterprise processors across 140+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Oilseed Processing Equipment & EPC Plant Construction

NAICS

Oil and Gas Field Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333132), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Oil & Gas Field Machinery & Equipment (3533), Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Vegetable Oil Crushing & Refining (Soy, Canola/Rapeseed, Sunflower, Corn, Cottonseed) (AFAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oilfield Equipment Manufacturing & Supply (Wellheads, BOPs, Surface Equipment) (EUALABAL), Emulsifiers, Binders & Pellet Aids (Lecithin, Lignosulfonates) (AFADALAK)

Keywords

• Oilseed processing equipment
• Vegetable oil refining
• Solvent extraction plants
• EPC plant construction
• Rendering equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Turn-key Plant Construction (EPC): HUM designs, engineers, procures, constructs, commissions, and delivers complete vegetable oilseed processing and rendering plants on a turn-key basis worldwide. This is the primary revenue driver. Revenue is project-based, typically multi-year contracts from initial engineering through commissioning.
2. Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: HUM manufactures and sells individual equipment units (crushers, flakers, cookers, screw presses, extractors, refining units, cake coolers, screening tanks, rendering fat screw presses, etc.) and associated spare parts. Equipment sales are one-time or repeat purchases, with spare parts providing recurring revenue.
3. Professional Services (Feasibility, Engineering, Commissioning, Training): HUM provides fee-for-service consulting including technical feasibility analysis, basic and detailed engineering design, project management, quality control, erection and startup, operator training, and after-sales support services. Revenue is service-based, often bundled with turn-key projects.
4. ELIT OIL Joint Venture (Oil & Gas): HUM and ELIT OIL (Ukraine) combine knowledge and capabilities to serve the oil and gas sector as a reliable industrial production and supplier company, providing process equipment, centrifugal pumps, and reciprocating gas compressors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

HUM designs, engineers, manufactures, and delivers turn-key vegetable oilseed processing and edible oil refining plants, plus individual processing equipment (crushers, flakers, cookers, oil screw presses, cake crushers, cake coolers, conditioners, screening tanks, extractors) and rendering fat screw presses for animal by-products. The company also supplies oil & gas process equipment (pumps, reciprocating gas compressors, heat exchangers, valves) through its ELIT OIL joint venture. Deliverables include feasibility studies, basic and detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operator training on a multi-year EPC basis.

Product overview

HUM Oil & Fat Technologies is an industrial equipment manufacturer and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) provider specializing in edible oil and fat processing technology. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of oilseed processing equipment (HUM Crusher, HUM Flaker, HUM Stack Type Cooker, HUM Oil Screw Press, HUM Cake Crusher, HUM Cake Cooler, HUM Vertical Seed Conditioner, HUM Screening Oil Tank), rendering equipment (HUM Fat Screw Press), and complete process systems including Oil & Fat Technologies (Oilseed Preparation, Pressing, HUM Extraction, Refining, Low-Fat Soybean Production, Oleochemicals, Fat Modification, Lecithin Drying) and Oil & Gas Technologies (Process Equipment, Centrifugal Pumps, Reciprocating Gas Compressor). The company also provides turn-key plant construction services with over 30 years of EPC experience, serving clients globally from its Turkish manufacturing facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HUM Crusher Standalone equipment for breaking oilseeds into 6-8 pieces during the oilseed preparation process before flaking, improving flaking quality and capacity. Sold to enterprise oilseed processors.
• HUM Flaker Standalone equipment that converts oilseed particles into flakes of optimum thickness for downstream pressing and extraction; capabilities up to 500 ton/day per unit. Sold to enterprise oilseed processors.
• HUM Stack Type Cooker Standalone vertical cooker that softens, dries, and heats oilseeds before mechanical pressing, with PLC-controlled heating. Sold to enterprise oilseed processors.
• HUM Oil Screw Press Mechanical extraction equipment for obtaining oil and cake from conditioned oilseeds, with planetary gearbox, hard-faced wear parts, frequency-controlled feeding, water-cooled main shaft, and hydraulic cage opening. Models up to 900 ton/day capacity. Sold to enterprise oilseed processors.
• HUM Cake Crusher Standalone equipment that breaks pressed cake into 3-10mm particles for efficient solvent extraction percolation. Available in 6 models for various capacities. Sold to enterprise oilseed processors.
• HUM Cake Cooler Standalone horizontal and vertical cooler that reduces temperature of pre-pressed cake before solvent extraction to prevent hexane evaporation. Individual capacity up to 1,000 ton/day cake input. Sold to enterprise oilseed processors.
• HUM Vertical Seed Conditioner CE-certified vertical conditioner that adjusts moisture and temperature of soybeans (or other oilseeds) before warm dehulling. Available in 7 models for various capacities. Sold to enterprise oilseed processors.
• HUM Screening Oil Tank Standalone screening tank that lowers the foot (solid) content of pressed oil to 3-5% using specially profiled wire screens before conveying to metallic filters or decanters. Available in 4 models. Sold to enterprise oilseed processors.
• HUM Fat Screw Press (Rendering) Industrial planetary-gearbox screw press for mechanical extraction of fat from dried animal by-products. Models FRP 05/15/30/45 deliver 10-100 ton/day output with hard-faced wear parts and oil content in cake as low as 8-15%. Sold to rendering plants and animal by-product processors.
• Oilseed Preparation Systems Complete seed preparation process line including cleaning, conditioning, dehulling, crushing, flaking, and cooking, integrated with HUM equipment. Sold as part of turn-key plant packages to enterprise oilseed processors.
• Pressing Systems Mechanical oil extraction system centered on HUM oil screw presses, integrated from cake crushing to screening oil tanks. Sold as part of turn-key plant packages to enterprise oilseed processors.
• HUM Extraction (Continuous Solvent Extraction) Continuous solvent extraction process that extracts remaining oil from flakes or cake using hexane, based on Lurgi GmbH licensed technology. Sold as part of turn-key plant packages to enterprise oilseed processors.
• Refining Systems Complete refining process that improves taste, odor, color, and stability of edible oils and fats (neutralization, bleaching, deodorization, winterization). Sold as part of turn-key plant packages to edible oil refiners.
• Low-Fat Soybean Production System High-protein processing system producing low-fat soybean for poultry feed and increased milk production. Sold as part of turn-key plant packages to animal feed and soybean processors.
• Oleochemicals Processing Processing system for soapstock and other oleochemical products derived from vegetable oil refining by-products. Sold as part of turn-key plant packages to edible oil refiners.
• Fat Modification Systems Dry fractionation system with large cooling surface and special cooling program designed for higher Oleine yield. Sold as part of turn-key plant packages to fats and oils processors.
• Lecithin Drying Systems Processing system for drying lecithin, an important byproduct of edible oil processing. Sold as part of turn-key plant packages to edible oil refiners.
• Oil & Gas Process Equipment Industrial process equipment (heat exchangers, pressure vessels, columns) for oil refinery and gas processing applications, supplied via the HUM-ELIT OIL (Ukraine) joint venture. Sold to oil refineries and gas processing operators.
• Centrifugal Pumps Centrifugal pumps for oil and gas process applications, supplied via the HUM-ELIT OIL (Ukraine) joint venture. Sold to oil refineries and gas processing operators.
• Reciprocating Gas Compressor Reciprocating gas compressor for oil and gas sector compression applications, supplied via the HUM-ELIT OIL (Ukraine) joint venture. Sold to oil refineries and gas processing operators.
• Turn-key Plant Construction Services (EPC) Full EPC (Engineering, Procurement, Construction) services including feasibility studies, basic and detailed engineering, procurement, construction, installation, commissioning, startup, and operator training for vegetable oil and fat processing plants worldwide. Sold to enterprise oilseed processors and refiners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 900 ton/day oil press capacity per unit (2025)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers19 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor, historical flagship and core.

• LFC Lochem (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997HUM entered a representation agreement with LFC Lochem (Netherlands), the largest filtration system manufacturer in the Netherlands, to offer filtration solutions as part of complete plant packages.
• KÖRTING (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997HUM entered a representation agreement with KÖRTING (Germany), a vacuum system manufacturer, to supply vacuum systems as part of complete plant packages.
• THT-THERMTECHNIK (Germany)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1997HUM entered a representation agreement with THT-THERMTECHNIK (Germany), an industrial heater manufacturer, to supply industrial heating solutions as part of complete plant packages.
• Lurgi GmbH (Germany)historical flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994HUM entered a representation agreement with Lurgi GmbH, a leading global German vegetable oil technology company, in 1994. The partnership enabled HUM to represent Lurgi technology in Turkey and jointly deliver large projects including the TARİŞ olive oil refining modernization (90,000 ton/year) and the first continuous solvent extraction plant in Turkey in 1996. HUM also co-produced equipment for Lurgi's international projects (MARTIFER Romania, Kazakhstan ARAY). Lurgi license is used for continuous solvent extraction plant production.
• ELIT OIL (Ukraine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHUM and ELIT OIL (Ukraine) form a joint venture partnership to serve the oil and gas sector as a reliable industrial production and supplier company. HUM provides the Turkish market presence and engineering/manufacturing capabilities, while ELIT OIL contributes Ukrainian oil sector expertise. Together they supply process equipment, centrifugal pumps, reciprocating gas compressors, and related oil and gas equipment.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GEA Group: German industrial technology company providing separation, homogenization, and processing equipment for fats, oils, and oilseed processing. Competitor in refining and downstream fat modification system markets where HUM operates.
• CPM (California Pellet Mill): US-based manufacturer of process equipment for oilseed crushing, including flakers, breakers, and screw presses. Direct competitor in mechanical oil extraction equipment such as HUM's oil screw presses and flakers.
• Farmet: Czech manufacturer of oilseed processing equipment and turn-key plants for crushing, pressing, and extraction. Comparable European mid-tier EPC contractor competing with HUM in Central and Eastern European markets.
• Crown Iron Works: US-based specialist in oilseed processing equipment, particularly solvent extraction and preparation equipment. Direct competitor globally in turn-key oilseed crushing/extraction plants, similar to HUM's NOBLE and EFKO projects.
• Myande Group: China-based EPC contractor and equipment manufacturer for oils & fats, starch, and fermentation processing. Competes with HUM in turn-key oilseed plant deliveries, particularly in Asia, the Middle East, and CIS markets.
• Anderson International: US-based manufacturer of oilseed processing equipment including screw presses, expanders, and extraction equipment. Direct competitor in mechanical extraction equipment serving oilseed processors.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global industrial group and one of the largest manufacturers of oilseed processing equipment, flour milling, and food processing plants. Direct competitor to HUM in oilseed preparation, pressing, and extraction equipment globally.
• Desmet Ballestra: Belgian engineering group specializing in oils & fats processing plants, oleochemicals, and biodiesel technology. Closely comparable EPC contractor and equipment supplier to oilseed processors and refiners.
• Alfa Laval: Swedish multinational supplying heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling equipment for oilseed and vegetable oil processing. Directly comparable as a supplier of process equipment and components to oilseed refineries and edible oil plants.
• Harburg-Freudenberger: German manufacturer of oilseed processing machinery, including screw presses, expanders, and rendering equipment. Directly comparable in fat screw press and oilseed pressing technology where HUM competes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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