Haratek
Haratek is a Spanish industrial machinery distributor and custom engineering provider that imports and integrates European food-processing equipment (cutting, vacuum packaging, tray automation) for meat, poultry, fish, and dairy processors, primarily in Spain, supplemented by spare parts and after-sales service.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1982
- HeadquartersAstigarraga, Spain
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Haratek does
Haratek is a privately held Spanish industrial machinery distributor and custom engineering provider headquartered in Astigarraga, Gipuzkoa (Basque Country), operating since 1982 with an 11-50 employee footprint. The company imports and integrates food processing equipment for the Spanish market, holding distribution rights for multiple European OEMs across three functional categories: precision cutting and portioning (Maja-Marel and TREIF, both part of the Marel group, including V-Cut volumetric slicers, I-Cut intelligent portioners with 360-degree vision, EVM and A-Skin skinning machines, and TREIF PUMA, HAWK, and FALCON Evolution systems), industrial vacuum packaging (Henkelman Polar, Falcon, Atmoz, Marlin, and Titaan chamber packers; Supervac GK series, AS/AT shrink tunnels, AC cooling systems, and BG automatic bag openers), and tray handling automation (Qupaq buffers, denesters, Easyloader, Flex Loader, Step Loader, lid placers, and tray turners). Beyond resale, Haratek delivers bespoke turnkey projects (Proyectos a Medida) that combine these equipment lines into tailored production solutions integrating automation and real-time monitoring for individual customer facilities.
The business model is a hybrid of one-time capital equipment sales (quote-based pricing per specification, with machinery such as the Henkelman Polar 2-40 at entry configurations and Titaan 2-110 at heavy-duty capacity), project-based custom engineering revenue, and a recurring after-sales layer consisting of spare parts (Recambios) and technical service (SAT) tied to the installed base. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: a Spanish-language website (haratek.com) with 'Solicitar presupuesto' and 'Solicitar demostración' CTAs, a LinkedIn company page, and phone/email sales contact, all targeting food processors in meat, poultry, fish, cheese, and prepared-dish verticals. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and depends on configuration, capacity, and customization. Primary customer segments are Spanish food-industry manufacturers requiring precision cutting, vacuum packaging, and end-of-line tray automation, with potential reach into neighboring European markets, though no explicit geographic expansion program is evidenced.
Haratek firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Haratek
- Legal name
- Haratek
- Website
- https://haratek.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1982
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Haratek is a Spanish industrial machinery distributor and custom engineering provider that imports and integrates European food-processing equipment (cutting, vacuum packaging, tray automation) for meat, poultry, fish, and dairy processors, primarily in Spain, supplemented by spare parts and after-sales service.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Haratek industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Food Processing Machinery
- NAICS
- Machinery Manufacturing (333), Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)
- SIC
- Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084), Wholesale-Machinery, Equipment & Supplies (5080)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)
Keywords
Where Haratek is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Astigarraga
- HQ country
- Spain
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Haratek business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Industrial Machinery Sales: Haratek generates revenue through the sale of industrial food processing machinery including vacuum packaging equipment, cutting machines, and automation systems from branded manufacturers (Henkelman, Marel, TREIF, Qupaq, Supervac).
- Custom Engineering Projects: Design and development of customized machinery and solutions tailored to specific client production requirements, integrating advanced automation and real-time monitoring technologies.
- Spare Parts and SAT Services: Replacement parts and technical after-sales service (SAT) for installed machinery, providing ongoing revenue from the existing customer base.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Industrial machinery pricing based on specifications |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels3 records
Haratek product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Haratek imports, distributes, and integrates industrial food processing machinery for meat, fish, poultry, and cheese producers. Its offerings span vacuum packaging equipment (Henkelman, Supervac), precision cutting and intelligent portioning systems (Marel/Maja, TREIF), and tray handling automation (Qupaq), complemented by custom turnkey engineering projects, spare parts, and after-sales technical service.
Product overview
Haratek is a machinery importer and distributor specializing in industrial food processing equipment. The portfolio consists of multiple sub-brands representing leading manufacturers: Supervac (vacuum packaging machines, shrink tunnels, and cooling systems from Spain), Henkelman (chamber vacuum packers and dip tanks from the Netherlands), Maja-Marel (intelligent cutting and portioning machines with vision technology, volumetric slicers, and skinning equipment from Denmark), and Qupaq (tray automation systems including buffers, denesters, and automatic loaders from the Netherlands). Additionally, Haratek offers TREIF cutting machines from Germany (part of Marel group) covering bone-in and bone-out portioning solutions. Custom turnkey projects are also provided, integrating these equipment lines into complete production solutions for the food industry.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Supervac Industrial Vacuum Packaging Machines
Quantifiable outcome
- Production capacity up to 500 cuts per minute with TREIF FALCON Evolution
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Haratek
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Haratek technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Haratek partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- HenkelmancoreHenkelman is a leading manufacturer of industrial vacuum packaging machines. Haratek distributes the complete Henkelman product range including Polar, Atmoz, Falcon, Marlin/Titaan series, and Diptanks throughout their market area.
- Maja-MarelcoreMarel is the world's leading global provider of advanced equipment and systems for the fish, meat, and poultry industries. Haratek distributes Marel's MAJA brand equipment including V-Cut volumetric cutters, I-Cut intelligent portioning systems, EVM deveiners, and A-Skin skinning machines.
- TREIF (Marel)coreTREIF, now part of Marel, manufactures high-precision food cutting machines. Haratek distributes TREIF PUMA, TREIF HAWK, and TREIF FALCON Evolution cutting systems for meat portioning applications.
- QupaqcoreQupaq specializes in tray handling automation systems including buffers, denesters, loaders, and lid placers. Haratek distributes the complete Qupaq product range for food industry automation.
- SupervaccoreSupervac produces industrial vacuum packaging machines and shrink tunnel systems. Haratek distributes Supervac GK series packagers, AS/AT shrink tunnels, AC cooling systems, and BG bag openers throughout their market area.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves4 records
Expansion highlights3 records
Haratek competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- GEA Group: German-based global engineering group offering broad food processing equipment (separators, homogenizers, freezing, packaging) across meat, dairy, and beverage. Larger, broader portfolio than Haratek but overlaps in food industry processing equipment.
- Middleby Corporation: US-based global leader in commercial food service and food processing equipment. Acquires and integrates niche equipment brands, comparable to Haratek's distribution-plus-integration model but at vastly larger scale.
- Alfa Laval: Swedish-based global provider of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling equipment for food, dairy, and beverage industries. Larger incumbent with overlapping food processing equipment categories at global scale.
- Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): German-based global packaging machinery manufacturer offering processing, filling, and packaging solutions for food and pharmaceutical industries. Overlaps with Haratek's vacuum packaging and tray handling product categories.
- Bühler Group: Swiss-based global technology company serving food processing (grain milling, animal feed, chocolate, pasta). Has broader industrial focus but overlaps in food safety and processing equipment supplied to large industrial customers.
- JBT Corporation: US-based global food processing and air transport equipment provider. Serves meat, poultry, and seafood processors with portioning, freezing, cooking, and packaging systems—overlapping with Haratek's cutting and portioning portfolio at much larger scale.
Direct peers
- Heat and Control: US/Australia-based food processing equipment manufacturer and integrated solutions provider. Operates with a similar combined equipment-plus-custom-integration model serving meat, poultry, and prepared food processors globally.
- ProMach: US-based packaging machinery solutions provider integrating filling, sealing, labeling, and processing equipment. Comparable business model combining equipment distribution, custom integration, and after-sales service across food processing customers.
- Multivac: German-based global manufacturer of packaging machinery (vacuum chamber machines, thermoformers, tray sealers) for food and medical industries. Competes directly with Haratek's distributed Henkelman and Supervac product lines across European food processors.
- Marel: Iceland-based global manufacturer of advanced equipment and systems for fish, meat, and poultry processing. Marel is both Haratek's principal (Maja-Marel, TREIF) and a competing channel—if Marel went direct in Iberia, it would compete directly with Haratek's distribution business.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Haratek social profiles
Digital presenceHaratek financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Haratek leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Haratek funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Haratek M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Haratek
What does Haratek do?
Haratek imports, distributes, and integrates industrial food processing machinery for meat, fish, poultry, and cheese producers. Its offerings span vacuum packaging equipment (Henkelman, Supervac), precision cutting and intelligent portioning systems (Marel/Maja, TREIF), and tray handling automation (Qupaq), complemented by custom turnkey engineering projects, spare parts, and after-sales technical service.
Is Haratek a public or private company?
Haratek is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Haratek founded?
Haratek was founded in 1982. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Haratek based?
Haratek is headquartered in Astigarraga, Spain, in the Europe region.
How does Haratek make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Industrial Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Engineering Projects and spare Parts and SAT Services.
Who are Haratek's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are GEA Group, Middleby Corporation, Alfa Laval, Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology), Bühler Group and JBT Corporation. Direct peers are Heat and Control, ProMach, Multivac and Marel.
Does Haratek have an API?
No public API is recorded for Haratek.
What industry is Haratek in?
Haratek's product category is Industrial Food Processing Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAK, Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines), with a secondary code of IMAHAOAF, Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid). Its NAICS code is 333 and its SIC code is 5084.