SEPAmatic

What SEPAmatic does

SEPAmatic GmbH is a German manufacturer of industrial soft belt separation machines used in food processing, headquartered in Overath, Bergisches Land. The company designs, manufactures, and assembles all machines and main components in-house across three sites covering approximately 8,000 square meters, and sells a seven-model product line ranging from the compact SEPAmatic 100 (500 kg/h capacity) to the SEPAmatic 6000 (up to 25 tons/hour), which it describes as the world's largest belt desinewing machine. Its core technology uses a flexible high-elasticity crushing belt (PU or Neoprene) pressed against a perforated stainless steel drum to separate soft components (meat, fish flesh, fruit pulp) from hard components (tendons, bones, skin, seeds) without heating, grinding, or shredding, preserving product fiber structure and removing foreign particles.

The company serves industrial meat processors, fish and seafood processors, fruit and vegetable processors, and fresh sausage producers, with primary use cases including desinewing for sausage production, separation of fish farce from skin and bones, and recovery of usable raw sausage meat from broken casings. SEPAmatic earns revenue primarily through hardware sales of machines and accessories, including interchangeable perforated drums and crushing belts, with no publicly disclosed pricing. The company is a 100% subsidiary of SEPAFOOD Solutions GmbH in Hamburg, retains family involvement across two generations of the Hoppe family, and distributes through direct sales from Germany supplemented by channel partners in the UK, Spain, Poland, and the Netherlands, with flagship event presence at IFFA Frankfurt and Seafood Expo Barcelona.

Name

SEPAmatic

Legal name

SEPAmatic GmbH

Website

https://sepamatic.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SEPAmatic is a German manufacturer of soft belt separation machines that gently separate soft and hard components in meat, fish, vegetable, and fruit processing for industrial food processors worldwide, with a seven-model product line covering 500 kg/h to 25 tons/hour capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Food Processing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAAAJAH

Cutting, Peeling & Minimal Processing Equipment (Trimmers, Peelers, Slicers)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Post-Harvest & On-Farm Processing Equipment (Cleaning, Drying, Sorting, Packaging)

SECONDARYAFAAAJAF

Threshing, Decortication & Separation Equipment (Small-Scale Separators)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Equipment & Technology/Post-Harvest & On-Farm Processing Equipment (Cleaning, Drying, Sorting, Packaging)

Keywords

• Food processing machinery
• Soft separator machines
• Desinewing equipment
• Industrial mincer machines
• Meat processing technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Overath

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Food Processing Machines: SEPAmatic manufactures and sells a range of soft separator/desinewing machines (SEPAmatic 100, 410, 1400, 1800, 3000, 4000, 6000) for the meat, fish, vegetable, and fruit processing industries. Machines range from small capacity (500 kg/h for SEPAmatic 100) to industrial scale (up to 25 tons/hour for SEPAmatic 6000).
2. Accessories and Consumables: Sale of interchangeable components including perforated drums with different hole sizes, crushing belts (PU for heavy duty, Neoprene for soft separation), and other wear parts.
3. Conveyor Systems and Additional Equipment: In-house manufactured conveyor systems and additional equipment such as cooling systems built to complement the SEPAmatic machine line.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

SEPAmatic manufactures industrial food processing machines — soft belt separator/desinewing machines — that gently and energy-efficiently separate soft components (meat, fish flesh, fruits, vegetables) from hard components (tendons, bones, skin, cartilage, sinews) without heating, grinding, or shredding the product. The product line spans 7 models (SEPAmatic 100, 410, 1400, 1800, 3000, 4000, 6000) with capacities from 500 kg/h up to 25 tons/hour, addressing industrial meat, fish, fruit, and vegetable processing facilities.

Product overview

SEPAmatic is a manufacturer of mechanical food processing machines, specifically desinewing/soft separation machines (Entsehnungsmaschinen, Weichseparator, or Mincer). The product line consists of 7 models ranging from the compact SEPAmatic 100 (Mini) to the flagship SEPAmatic 6000, representing the world's largest belt desinewing machine. All machines use the same core technology: a soft endless belt pressing softer portions of food products against a perforated stainless steel drum to separate soft meat/fish/vegetable from bones, tendons, skin, and gristle. The product portfolio progresses from small-batch units (100 kg/h capacity) to industrial-scale production machines (up to 25 tons/hour), with the SEPAmatic 6000 being the latest world novelty featuring programmable control and process data acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEPAmatic 100: Compact desinewing machine with max 500 kg/h capacity, also known as MINI. Suitable for fresh sausage processing and continuous separation of hard from soft components
• SEPAmatic 410
• SEPAmatic 1400
• SEPAmatic 1800
• SEPAmatic 3000
• SEPAmatic 4000
• SEPAmatic 6000

Products and services

• SEPAmatic 100 (MINI) Compact desinewing machine (also called MINI) for batch-clean separation of raw sausage meat from casings, with simple robust technology, adjustable pressure settings, auto belt tensioning, and a 240mm perforated drum working diameter. Suitable for fresh sausage, liver, and fruit processing. Max capacity 500 kg/h.
• SEPAmatic 410 Entry-level desinewing machine made from stainless steel and food-grade materials with quick-clean design and interchangeable perforated drums. Expandable from manual to fully automatic operation. Max capacity 800 kg/h with 3.0 KW power consumption.
• SEPAmatic 1400 Mid-range desinewing machine suitable for both manual feed and high-duty industrial operation, with oversized inlet cross sections, fully automatic control capability, 1400 kg construction, and overdimensioned bearings. Capacity up to 3,500 kg/h with 8.0 KW power.
• SEPAmatic 1800 High-performance desinewing machine with simple control system without electronic or electro-hydraulic components, permanent optimal settings regardless of wear, and an optional cooling device to minimize temperature rise. Capacity up to 5,000 kg/h.
• SEPAmatic 3000 Industrial desinewing machine designed for greater machine output with maximum ease of operation and minimum cleaning. Simple control system with reproducible settings and robust design with multiple safety features. Capacity up to 5,000–8,000 kg/h with 7.5–11 KW power.
• SEPAmatic 4000 High-performance desinewing machine (also available as 4000V variant with 15 KW power) with a genius simple control system. Features easy accessibility of all drive components in seconds, replaceable standard electrical components, and highly wear-resistant PU crushing belts. Capacity up to 10,000 kg/h.
• SEPAmatic 6000 World's largest belt desinewing machine with capacity up to 25 tons/hour. Features a powerful drive system, the Modernpack Hoppe patented cooling system, automatic dosing silo, patented automatic fill-level speed control, and program controller with process data acquisition.
• Accessories and Consumables (interchangeable perforated drums, PU and Neoprene crushing belts, wear parts) Interchangeable components for the SEPAmatic machine line, including perforated drums with different hole sizes, crushing belts (PU for heavy duty, Neoprene for soft separation), and other wear parts. Sourced as standalone aftermarket items to adapt and maintain installed equipment.
• Conveyor Systems and Additional Equipment (e.g., cooling systems) In-house manufactured conveyor systems and additional equipment such as cooling systems built to complement the SEPAmatic machine line, providing integrated processing lines for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• SEPAmatic 6000 achieves up to 25 tons/hour processing capacity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• tmgray food processingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based channel partner distributing SEPAmatic machines in the United Kingdom market.
• Dimaq maquinaria de alimentaciónminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish channel partner distributing SEPAmatic machines in the Spain market.
• Alimp Spółka z o. o. Sp. k.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish channel partner distributing SEPAmatic machines in the Poland market.
• VertecminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch channel partner (uw partner in food processing) distributing SEPAmatic machines in the Netherlands market.
• SEPAFOOD Solutions GmbHcoreOthersParent company of SEPAmatic GmbH. SEPAmatic GmbH is a 100% subsidiary of SEPAFOOD Solutions GmbH, Hamburg. This corporate relationship provides strategic alignment and potentially shared resources within the food processing solutions sector.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• JBT Corporation (John Bean Technologies): JBT supplies industrial food processing equipment including meat, poultry, and seafood processing systems. They serve the same enterprise customers as SEPAmatic and overlap in protein separation/processing applications. Their broader portfolio positions them as a broad incumbent vs SEPAmatic's specialized niche.
• Marel: Marel is a global leader in food processing machinery, particularly for meat, fish, and poultry. While SEPAmatic specializes exclusively in desinewing/separation, Marel offers a full portfolio of processing equipment — they are comparable as suppliers to the same industrial food processing customers and would compete in desinewing-adjacent tenders.
• GEA Group: GEA is a major industrial food processing equipment manufacturer with extensive meat, dairy, and protein processing lines. They serve similar large industrial customers and have separation technology in their portfolio, making them a comparable broad incumbent in food processing machinery.
• Bühler Group: Bühler is a Swiss-based global leader in food processing machinery, particularly grain, meat, and protein processing. While they have broader capabilities, they overlap with SEPAmatic in protein/food separation and supply to similar industrial customers.

Direct peers

• Handtmann: Handtmann is a German manufacturer of meat processing equipment including portioning, filling, and forming machinery. They serve the same sausage and meat processing customers as SEPAmatic and are a leading European competitor in the meat processing machinery market.
• Grasselli S.p.A. Grasselli is an Italian manufacturer of meat processing machinery including derinding, membrane skinning, and deboning equipment. They directly compete with SEPAmatic in meat processing preparation equipment, serving similar industrial sausage and meat processors in Europe.
• Inject Star / Günther Karl GmbH: Inject Star is a German manufacturer of meat processing equipment including injectors, tenderizers, and processing machinery. They serve the same meat processing industrial customers and compete in the broader meat processing equipment market.
• VEMAG (Maschinenbau Reuten): VEMAG is a German manufacturer of meat processing equipment including filling, portioning, and forming/linking machines. They are a direct competitor serving the same sausage and meat processing customers with overlapping equipment categories.
• BAADER (now part of JBT): BAADER is a specialist in fish and seafood processing machinery, headquartered in Germany. They directly compete with SEPAmatic in the seafood separation and processing segment, offering fish deboning and separation equipment.

Emerging players

• Cretel nv: Cretel is a Belgian manufacturer of food processing equipment including skinning, derinding, and separation machines for meat and fish. They are a smaller competitor in the same general category as SEPAmatic but with a narrower product portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/modernpack-hoppe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about SEPAmatic