VHM Machinery
VHM Machinery is a Dutch manufacturer of modular automated box and big bag logistics machinery for the agricultural sector, serving potato, onion, flower bulb, and seed potato processors across Europe through direct sales and dealer networks.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2005
- HeadquartersEns, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What VHM Machinery does
VHM Machinery is a Dutch privately-held industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 2005, headquartered in Ens, Netherlands, with 11-50 employees. The company designs and builds modular automation systems for box and big bag logistics in the agricultural sector, primarily serving potato, onion, flower bulb, and seed potato operations across the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and Spain. Its product portfolio is organized into three series — Mono (compact), Twin (higher-capacity dual-hopper), and M1 Modular (fully automated) — encompassing box fillers (BoxFilr, TwinFilr, MonoFilr), box turners/emptiers (Turnr + EvenFlow, TiprFilr, MonoTurnr), big bag fillers (BigBagFilrPro), and integrated end-to-end lines (Fully Automatic Street). Underlying technology centers on PLC-based control systems with modular software architecture, frequency-controlled motion, and weigh-cell-based precision filling, with documented throughput of up to 120 boxes per hour.
The company's go-to-market combines direct field sales through a dedicated team (Bas van Dijke, Johan Kikstra as Commercial Director, Jens Scholman, Gert Huisman for Germany) with channel partnerships, notably MUSS Agrartechnik as German dealer, and active participation in European agricultural trade shows (Potato Europe, Interpom, Aardappeldemodag, Weuthen Kartoffeltag, Fruit Attraction). Revenue is generated primarily through custom-quoted machinery sales (hardware revenue) supplemented by service, maintenance, and remote support contracts. The modular architecture enables a land-and-expand model where customers can begin with a single machine and expand to fully automated lines over time, creating an embedded upgrade path. Notable customer installations include Europlant Pflanzenzucht GmbH (8,000-tonne seed potato facility in Germany), Koelhuis Jacobs, Gebroeders De Zeeuw, Knibbe Vegetables, and Van der Avoird Flower Bulbs.
VHM Machinery firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- VHM Machinery
- Legal name
- VHM Machinery
- Website
- https://vhm-machinery.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2005
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- VHM Machinery is a Dutch manufacturer of modular automated box and big bag logistics machinery for the agricultural sector, serving potato, onion, flower bulb, and seed potato processors across Europe through direct sales and dealer networks.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
VHM Machinery industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Agricultural Material Handling Machinery
- NAICS
- Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing (333111)
- SIC
- Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Cartoning & Case Packing Systems (IMAHAOAB), End-of-Line Integration & Packaging Line Systems (IMAHAOAN), Factory Automation Cells & Integrated Systems (Assembly, Welding, Painting Lines) (IMAHAHAL), Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)
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Where VHM Machinery is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ens
- HQ country
- Netherlands
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
VHM Machinery business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Industrial Machinery Sales: VHM Machinery generates revenue primarily through the sale of industrial automation machinery for agricultural box and big bag logistics. Machines include box fillers (BoxFilr, TwinFilr, MonoFilr), box turners/emptiers (Turnr, TiprFilr), and complete automated lines (Fully Automatic Street).
- Service and Maintenance: The company provides service, maintenance, and remote support for their installed base of machines. They offer a dedicated service number and remote monitoring capabilities.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom machinery solutions - pricing varies by configuration |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels8 records
VHM Machinery product offering
Product offeringCore offering
VHM Machinery designs and manufactures modular industrial automation machines for filling, emptying, turning, stacking, and transporting boxes, bins, and big bags used in agricultural storage and processing operations. The portfolio — including the Mono, Twin, and M1 Modular Series (BoxFilr, TwinFilr, MonoFilr, Turnr + EvenFlow, TiprFilr, BigBagFilrPro) — is engineered for potato, onion, root vegetable, and flower bulb customers and is combined into fully integrated automated lines ("Fully Automatic Street"). Hardware is paired with PLC-based controls, EvenFlow buffering, and Line Control communication, with service and remote support for the installed base.
Product overview
VHM Machinery is a Dutch manufacturer of modular box and big bag logistics machines for the agricultural and food processing sectors. The product portfolio is organized into three main series: (1) Mono Series — compact, semi-automatic machines (MonoFilr, MonoFilrPro, MonoFilr Combo, MonoTurnr) for smaller-scale operations; (2) Twin Series — higher-capacity dual-hopper machines (TwinFilr, TwinFilr HD) for mid-to-high throughput; and (3) M1 Modular Series — fully automated, modular machines (Fully Automatic BoxFilr, Fully Automatic Turnr + EvenFlow, Fully Automatic TiprFilr, Fully Automatic EvenFlowTipr) that can be combined into the Fully Automatic Street for end-to-end automation. Supporting accessories include the Stackr (automatic stacker/destacker), Conveyr (product feeder), and BigbagBin (big bag support), while the BigbagFilrPro handles big bag filling. All machines share a modular philosophy — customers can start small and expand incrementally. The systems handle filling, turning, emptying, stacking, and buffering of boxes and big bags, primarily for potato, onion, and bulb storage and processing operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Fully Automatic BoxFilr Modular fully automatic box filler with continuous filling process, automatic box stacking and destacking via the Stackr, twin hopper system preventing dumping cones, and weigh cells for exact weight-based filling. Capacity up to 120 boxes per hour. Part of the M1 Modular Series, for arable farms and seed processors requiring high-throughput line integration.
- Semi Automatic BoxFilr Modular semi-automatic box filling station providing continuous weight-based filling with automatic discharge. Capacity 60–90 boxes per hour, for operations seeking automated filling with manual handling steps.
- TwinFilr Robust high-capacity box filler with two hoppers providing an extra buffer during filling, automatic drop breakers for low drop height, and weigh cells for weight-based filling. Capacity up to 80 boxes per hour; box filled within 6 seconds; plug-and-play within 1 minute. Targets mid- to high-throughput operations.
- TwinFilr HD Heavy-duty version of the TwinFilr with robust construction for continuous high-capacity filling, two hoppers with extra buffer, movable drop breakers for minimal drop height, and weigh cells for exact weight filling. Single-operator, compact footprint, up to 80 boxes per hour.
- MonoFilr Compact box filler for weight-based filling with continuous process and minimal forklift movements. Automatic drop break ensures low drop height. Capacity up to 40 boxes per hour. Entry-level machine for smaller operations.
- MonoFilrPro Enhanced compact box filler with additional buffer line for continuous filling during bunker emptying, weigh cells for exact weight filling, and twin hopper system preventing dumping cones. Up to 50 boxes per hour; box filled within 6 seconds.
- MonoFilr Combo Combination of two MonoFilr units into a powerful combo providing extra capacity during harvest; can be disconnected for standalone use during processing. Twin hopper system ensures even product distribution; up to 80 boxes per hour.
- Fully Automatic Turnr + EvenFlow Fully automatic box turner and emptyer with EvenFlow for continuous product output, automatic stacking and destacking that minimizes forklift movements, frequency-controlled movements, and 7-inch touchscreen for stored product settings. Up to 80 boxes per hour.
- Semi Automatic Turnr + EvenFlow Semi-automatic box emptyer with EvenFlow for continuous product output, frequency-controlled for precise adjustment, minimal forklift movements, and product settings stored via 7-inch touchscreen. Capacity 30–55 boxes per hour.
- Fully Automatic EvenFlowTipr Fully automatic tipper/emptier with continuous product flow output that can partially empty boxes. Expandable to a Fully Automatic Street. Up to 50 boxes per hour.
- Fully Automatic TiprFilr Two-in-one fully automatic machine for both filling and emptying boxes, with fully adjustable crate filling pattern, suitability for low spaces with tight drop height, and a weighing and recording system for set-weight filling. Up to 50 boxes per hour.
- Semi Automatic TiprFilr Semi-automatic two-in-one filler and emptyer for boxes, expandable to Fully Automatic TiprFilr, designed for space-constrained and low-shed environments. Capacity 30–40 boxes per hour.
- MonoTurnr Versatile two-in-one machine for turning and emptying boxes that can rotate beyond 180 degrees for complete emptying or sprout removal, with fully adjustable speed and rotation. Expandable to include EvenFlow or TurnrBelt. Up to 30 boxes per hour standalone or 60 in Combo version.
- BigbagFilrPro High-capacity big bag filler for continuous weight-based filling with EvenFlow buffer ensuring continuous process. Single operator can fill big bags safely, accurately, and straight. Up to 40 big bags per hour with a stock warehouse holding 24 big bags.
- Fully Automatic Street Integrated modular system combining Fully Automatic BoxFilr, Turnr + EvenFlow, and Stackr modules into a single end-to-end line for high-capacity filling, turning, and emptying of boxes. Delivers 80–120 boxes per hour across multiple operations for large arable operations, seed potato processors, and cold storage facilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 80 boxes per hour filling capacity (TwinFilr)
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Companies that use VHM Machinery
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
VHM Machinery technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
Feature9 records
VHM Machinery partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- MUSS AgrartechnikcoreMUSS Agrartechnik from Bad Fallingbostel, Germany serves as VHM's instore partner and dealer in the German market. They help introduce VHM technology to German customers and support installation and service. Through this partnership, VHM has expanded its presence in the German agricultural machinery market, including projects like Europlant Pflanzenzucht.
- Kartoffel KuhnminorGerman customer who invested in a Semi Automatic Turnr after meeting VHM at a trade show, demonstrating how trade show relationships develop into customer partnerships.
Scale indicators5 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
VHM Machinery competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Krones: Global German packaging-machinery major with food and beverage filling lines. Not a direct competitor today but represents the type of large incumbent that could enter agricultural box logistics via its packaging portfolio.
- GEA Group: Large German supplier of food processing and packaging machinery, including portioning, filling, and handling equipment. Serves as a benchmark for industrial scale and a potential competitor in agri-food handling automation.
- AVR (Roeselare): Belgian manufacturer of potato harvesters, planters, and storage/handling equipment. Overlaps with VHM in potato storage lines but operates as a broader arable-machinery incumbent.
- Ploeger Group: Dutch manufacturer of specialized agricultural machinery for potatoes, onions, and carrots, including harvesting and in-field logistics. Competes for the same Dutch and European arable capex budget.
- Dewulf Group: Belgian/Dutch OEM specializing in potato and root crop machinery across the full chain (harvesting, storage, handling). A larger, more diversified incumbent adjacent to VHM's box-logistics niche.
Direct peers
- Tong Engineering: UK-based manufacturer of specialized handling and grading equipment for potatoes, onions, and root crops, with overlapping box filling, tipping, and bulk handling solutions targeting the same European arable customer base.
- Haith Group: UK manufacturer of root crop and vegetable handling machinery, including box tippers, fillers, and washing/grading lines. Direct competitor to VHM in box logistics for potatoes and onions.
- Symach: Dutch manufacturer of palletizing and box/bag handling machinery for agricultural and industrial end markets, headquartered in the Netherlands and competing in similar Dutch arable accounts.
- Bijlsma Hercules: Dutch producer of agricultural storage, sorting, and box-handling equipment with a long history in the Dutch potato and onion sector, directly competing with VHM in farm-level box logistics.
- Wevano: Dutch manufacturer of agricultural handling and box/big-bag filling equipment for the arable sector, with overlapping product range and customer overlap in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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VHM Machinery leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
VHM Machinery funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
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VHM Machinery M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about VHM Machinery
What does VHM Machinery do?
VHM Machinery designs and manufactures modular industrial automation machines for filling, emptying, turning, stacking, and transporting boxes, bins, and big bags used in agricultural storage and processing operations. The portfolio — including the Mono, Twin, and M1 Modular Series (BoxFilr, TwinFilr, MonoFilr, Turnr + EvenFlow, TiprFilr, BigBagFilrPro) — is engineered for potato, onion, root vegetable, and flower bulb customers and is combined into fully integrated automated lines ("Fully Automatic Street"). Hardware is paired with PLC-based controls, EvenFlow buffering, and Line Control communication, with service and remote support for the installed base.
Is VHM Machinery a public or private company?
VHM Machinery is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was VHM Machinery founded?
VHM Machinery was founded in 2005. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is VHM Machinery based?
VHM Machinery is headquartered in Ens, Netherlands, in the Europe region.
How does VHM Machinery make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Industrial Machinery Sales are the primary driver. The others are service and Maintenance.
Who are VHM Machinery's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Krones, GEA Group, AVR (Roeselare), Ploeger Group and Dewulf Group. Direct peers are Tong Engineering, Haith Group, Symach, Bijlsma Hercules and Wevano.
Does VHM Machinery have an API?
No public API is recorded for VHM Machinery.
What industry is VHM Machinery in?
VHM Machinery's product category is Agricultural Material Handling Machinery. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAOAF, Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid), with a secondary code of IMAHAOAB, Cartoning & Case Packing Systems. Its NAICS code is 333241 and its SIC code is 3550.