Florigo
Florigo is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of custom-built professional frying ranges (bakwanden) and components, serving independent snack bars, cafetarias, friteries, and food-service operators across eight European and Caribbean countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1947
- HeadquartersWoerden, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Florigo does
Florigo is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of custom-built professional frying equipment (bakwanden) for the commercial food service industry, founded in the late 1940s by Floris Goes and operating today as a brand under the Ducate Woerden group alongside De Kuiper and Hegro. The company designs and produces modular frying ranges with five core model lines (Tailormade, Classic, Compact Fryer, Solo/Multi-unit, and Counter/Island models) available in gas, electric, or combination configurations, plus a component ecosystem that includes HR Plus Surround Burners (91% gas efficiency), Active Triple Filtration (ATF) oil systems, touchscreen and digital controls, transfer systems, fume extraction, lighting, and powder-coating customization. Florigo's primary customers are independent SMB snack bars, cafetarias, friteries, fish-and-chip shops, and service-station/retail food operators across the Netherlands, Belgium, France, England, Ireland, Italy, and Curaçao.
The business model is custom hardware sales with quote-based pricing on one-time/perpetual licenses, supplemented by a recurring service and maintenance stream delivered through Ducate Group's national mechanic network. Go-to-market is sales-led through a 3D design tool on the website and a regional distributor/dealer network, with marketing supported by trade-show presence (Horecava), multilingual websites (Dutch, English, French, German), and social channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube). Headcount is 11-50 employees, revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the company traces over 70 years of category heritage in Woerden — recognized informally as the "fryer capital of the world" — supported by a family-ownership lineage that has continued across multiple corporate ownership transitions (BMA 2002, TNA 2015, Ducate Woerden 2019).
Florigo firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Florigo
- Legal name
- Florigo
- Website
- https://florigo.nl
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1947
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Florigo is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of custom-built professional frying ranges (bakwanden) and components, serving independent snack bars, cafetarias, friteries, and food-service operators across eight European and Caribbean countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Florigo industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Commercial Frying Equipment
- NAICS
- Major Household Appliance Manufacturing (33522)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Food Prep Appliances Retail (Blenders, Mixers, Processors) (CRACADAD)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Outdoor & Specialty Major Appliance Retail (Outdoor Kitchens, Grills, Ice Makers) (CRACACAG)
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Where Florigo is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Woerden
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices2 records
Markets served
Florigo business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Frying Equipment Sales: Sale of custom-built professional frying ranges (bakwanden) including gas, electric, and combination models. Products include Tailormade, Classic, Compact Fryer, and Solo/Multi-unit configurations with various components.
- Components and Accessories: Sales of individual components including fryer kettles, oil filtration systems, chip boxes, griddles, bain-marie, controls, fume extraction, lighting, and powder coating options.
- Service and Maintenance: Ducate Group provides annual maintenance services through a national service network with qualified mechanics carrying spare parts in their vehicles.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Custom Tailormade - fully bespoke frying range built to specifications |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Classic model - proven quality with standard configurations |
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Compact Fryer - tailored mini-appliance for compact spaces |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels8 records
Florigo product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Florigo designs, manufactures, and sells custom-built professional frying ranges (bakwanden) and modular components for commercial and industrial food service operations. Its product portfolio spans fully bespoke (Tailormade) and standard (Classic, Compact Fryer, Solo/Multi-unit, Counter/Island) configurations with gas, electric, or combination heating, complemented by accessories such as HR Plus burners, electric kettles, ATF oil filtration, chipboxes, griddles, bain-marie, controls, and fume extraction. Sales are quote-based, supported by an online 3D design tool and delivered through direct sales in the Netherlands plus international distributors across Europe and the Caribbean.
Product overview
Florigo is a Dutch manufacturer of professional deep frying equipment, offering a portfolio of modular frying range systems (bakwanden) with five core model lines: Tailormade (fully custom), Classic (proven quality), Compact Fryer (mini custom for tight spaces), Solo/Multi-unit (compact/flexible), and Counter/Island models (customer-facing design). All models are available in gas, electric, or combination configurations. The product architecture consists of a base framework with swappable components including gas/electric kettles with HR Plus burners, Active Triple Filtration (ATF) and Duo oil filtration systems, chipboxes, chrome griddles, bain-marie units, raised superstructures, digital/touchscreen controls, fume extraction, LED/Halo lighting, powder coating customization, and transfer systems. The Tailormade and Classic lines form the primary offering, while Solo/Multi units serve as entry-point and supplementary options. Components are designed to work together as an integrated system, with the ATF filtration and touchscreen controls being key differentiators. The company operates under Ducate Woerden alongside De Kuiper and Hegro brands.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Tailormade Frying Range Fully custom-made professional frying range (bakwand) assembled to customer requirements, available in electric or gas HR versions, with options including Active Triple Filtration and HR Plus Surround Burner. Designed to function as the visual eye-catcher of any food service establishment.
- Classic Frying Range Robust and reliable professional frying range benefiting from over 70 years of design and manufacturing experience, with stainless steel kettles and a unique elegant appearance. Available in electric and high-efficiency gas versions with fast delivery.
- Compact Fryer Mini custom-made electric appliance ideal for gas stations and shopping centers, with compact installation, built-in extraction motor, and door access instead of hatches.
- Solo/Multi-unit Frying Range Solo is a compact yet powerful unit for small spaces or to complement existing kitchens with quick installation; Multi allows flexible assembly with different components like traditional frying ranges but without bottom extraction. Available in electric and gas HR versions.
- Counter and Island Models Counter and island frying range configuration that allows operators to remain in constant contact with customers while fulfilling orders. Popular in England and Ireland, with HACCP-compliant layout and snacks visible from the customer side.
- Transfer System Automated pre-frying system consisting of transfer kettle, electric lifting mechanism, and large tilting transfer basket on rails. Enables processing 10 kg of fries per batch (doubling standard 5kg capacity), requires raised superstructure and touchscreen controls.
- Florigo Service & Maintenance Service and annual maintenance delivered through Ducate Group's national service network of qualified mechanics carrying spare parts in their vehicles, supporting installed Florigo equipment.
Quantifiable outcome
- Extended oil lifespan reducing frying oil costs significantly
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Florigo
Customer profileNamed customers7 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Florigo technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Florigo partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Ducate WoerdencoreFlorigo continues under Ducate Woerden along with manufacturers De Kuiper and Hegro since 2019. The three established manufacturers combine their knowledge and strengths while maintaining their own unique identities. The advantage for customers is a full range of professionally developed and affordable fryers.
- TNA (Australia)minorFlorigo International (the factory branch) was sold to Australia's TNA in March 2015 for an undisclosed sum. This represented a sale of the manufacturing operations.
- QBTECminorUnder the banner of QBTEC (with his initials), several frying competitors came together: Kiremko, Perfecta and Smitto. An important moment for the legacy of Quirinus Bakker, related to the historical split from original Florigo founder.
- NYS Maschinenausrüstung nvcoreOfficial distributor for Belgium and France. Provides sales, service, and support for Florigo products in the Belgian and French markets. Regional coverage through Frank Capron for Wallonia and France.
- Florigo Ltd. (UK)coreOfficial UK distributor handling sales and service of Florigo products in England. Counter and island models particularly successful in the UK market.
- Stephens Catering Equipment Ltd.coreOfficial Irish distributor covering Northern Ireland. Provides sales and service for Florigo frying equipment at 205 Carnalbanagh Road, Broughshane.
- Donegal Catering EquipmentminorRegional Irish distributor covering County Donegal and surrounding areas in the Republic of Ireland.
- Dutch FryercoreOfficial Italian distributor representing Florigo in Italy. Located in Rome serving the Italian market.
- Beuk Horeca NVminorCaribbean distributor for Curaçao representing Florigo in the Dutch Caribbean region at Schottegatweg West 78, Willemstad.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Florigo competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Henny Penny: US-based global leader in commercial pressure fryers and open fryers for QSR and foodservice. Direct product overlap with Florigo in commercial deep frying, but operating at much larger global scale with broader product portfolio.
- Middleby Corporation: Large US-listed foodservice equipment group owning multiple fryer brands (Pitco, Frymaster, Blodgett, TurboChef, among others). Indirect competitor and potential acquirer/roll-up sponsor; competitive benchmark for scale, breadth, and capital access.
- Vulcan (ITW Food Equipment Group): ITW-owned commercial kitchen equipment line (ranges, fryers, griddles, ovens). Directly comparable to Florigo on gas and electric fryers for foodservice, with broader product portfolio that Florigo cannot match.
- MKN: German manufacturer of professional kitchen equipment including frying, cooking, and combi-steamer lines for institutional and commercial foodservice. Regional competitor in the Benelux/German market where Florigo also distributes.
Direct peers
- Kiremko: Dutch manufacturer of industrial fryers and potato processing equipment founded in 1965 by Quirinus Bakker, the same lineage as Florigo via the QBTEC alliance. Direct competitor in commercial and industrial frying equipment, particularly for industrial-scale French fry lines.
- Perfecta: Dutch commercial fryer brand also founded by Quirinus Bakker after he split from Florigo in 1957. Sister company under QBTEC together with Kiremko and Smitto. Direct competitor in the Dutch and Belgian frituur/cafetaria segment where Florigo operates.
- Pitco (a Middleby brand): Specialist manufacturer of commercial deep fryers now owned by Middleby Corporation. Direct product overlap with Florigo across gas and electric fryers for restaurants and snack bars, with global distribution where Florigo is regional.
- Hegro: Dutch manufacturer of professional kitchen and frying equipment operating under Ducate Woerden alongside Florigo and De Kuiper since 2019. Sister brand in the same group; directly comparable in commercial frying equipment for European frituur and snack-bar operators.
- De Kuiper: Dutch commercial fryer manufacturer that has operated alongside Florigo under Ducate Woerden since 2019. Sister brand within the same Dutch fryer cluster; closest possible peer given shared parent, heritage, and customer base.
- Frymaster (a Middleby brand): Middleby-owned commercial fryer brand serving QSR and full-service restaurants worldwide. Directly comparable in product (commercial deep fryers), target customer (high-volume fry operations), and technology (filtration, oil management).
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Florigo leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Florigo funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Florigo M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Florigo
What does Florigo do?
Florigo designs, manufactures, and sells custom-built professional frying ranges (bakwanden) and modular components for commercial and industrial food service operations. Its product portfolio spans fully bespoke (Tailormade) and standard (Classic, Compact Fryer, Solo/Multi-unit, Counter/Island) configurations with gas, electric, or combination heating, complemented by accessories such as HR Plus burners, electric kettles, ATF oil filtration, chipboxes, griddles, bain-marie, controls, and fume extraction. Sales are quote-based, supported by an online 3D design tool and delivered through direct sales in the Netherlands plus international distributors across Europe and the Caribbean.
Is Florigo a public or private company?
Florigo is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Florigo founded?
Florigo was founded in 1947. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Florigo based?
Florigo is headquartered in Woerden, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does Florigo make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Frying Equipment Sales are the primary driver. The others are components and Accessories and service and Maintenance.
Who are Florigo's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Henny Penny, Middleby Corporation, Vulcan (ITW Food Equipment Group) and MKN. Direct peers are Kiremko, Perfecta, Pitco (a Middleby brand), Hegro, De Kuiper and Frymaster (a Middleby brand).
Does Florigo have an API?
No public API is recorded for Florigo.
What industry is Florigo in?
Florigo's product category is Commercial Frying Equipment. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACADAD, Food Prep Appliances Retail (Blenders, Mixers, Processors), with a secondary code of CRACACAG, Outdoor & Specialty Major Appliance Retail (Outdoor Kitchens, Grills, Ice Makers). Its NAICS code is 33522.