Thermaflo

What Thermaflo does

Thermaflo is a privately held, Palmerston North, New Zealand-based turn-key engineering firm founded in 1990 that designs, fabricates, installs, and commissions hygienic process systems for the liquid food processing and water/wastewater industries. The company operates as a vertically integrated system integrator with in-house process engineering, stainless steel fabrication, industrial electrical and automation (PLC and SCADA), and project management capabilities, enabling it to deliver end-to-end solutions from concept and 3D CAD modeling through to commissioning and operator training. Its product portfolio spans proprietary branded systems (MaxEverReady, MaxOnDemand, and other CIP kitchens; Thermaflo cheese vats) and a broad catalog of integrated OEM equipment from authorized distribution partnerships with Alfa Laval, Andritz, PCM, Trepko, Filmatic, Frautech, FBF Italia, MilkyLab, Limitech, Glass, Framax, Watttron, MMS, Powerpoint International, and Simon Freres. The equipment lineup covers pasteurizers, ESL/UHT/aseptic systems, homogenizers, separators and decanters, mixing and cooking machines, progressive cavity and peristaltic pumps, butter/cheese/yoghurt/ice cream processing lines, filling and packaging machines, and water/wastewater treatment solutions.

Thermaflo serves enterprise customers primarily across the dairy, plant-based dairy alternatives, juice and beverage, sauces and prepared foods, brewing, wine, honey, and water/wastewater verticals, with geographic reach across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. Revenue is generated through professional services (process design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, training, and ongoing technical support/remote diagnostics) and hardware sales (proprietary equipment plus OEM-supplied equipment resold as part of integrated turn-key projects). Named reference customers include Juice Products New Zealand, Epicurean Dairy / The Collective (more than two dozen completed projects), and Green Valley Dairy, with go-to-market executed via direct enterprise sales by in-house process engineers and technical staff (contact via phone and email, no third-party distribution channels). Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is provided on a project-quote basis. Marketing is primarily direct and relies on the company website, LinkedIn, and YouTube rather than paid or partner channels.

Name

Thermaflo

Legal name

Thermaflo

Website

https://thermaflo.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thermaflo is a New Zealand-based turn-key engineering firm founded in 1990 that designs, fabricates, installs, and commissions hygienic process systems and equipment for liquid food processors and water/wastewater operators across New Zealand, Australia, and Asia-Pacific, serving dairy, beverage, plant-based, and related verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Processing Equipment & Process Engineering Services

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAHAEAA

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Industrial Machinery & Heavy Equipment/Process & Industrial Plant Equipment

SECONDARYAFAFAJAD

Aseptic Packaging & Bottling (UHT, Sterile Filling)

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Beverage Packaging & Bottling Operations

SECONDARYAFAFABAO

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bottling/Canning & Packaging Operations

Agriculture & Food Production/Beverage Production/Non-Alcoholic Beverage Production (Soft Drinks, Juice, RTD)

Keywords

• Process engineering services
• Dairy processing equipment
• Food processing systems
• Hygienic process design
• Stainless steel fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Palmerston North

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Process System Design and Delivery: Turn-key engineering services providing end-to-end solutions for hygienic process systems, from concept and design through to fabrication, installation, and commissioning. They manage every stage of projects with in-house capabilities.
2. Equipment Manufacturing and Supply: In-house manufacturing of stainless steel process equipment and pipework, including CIP kitchens (MaxEverReady, MaxOnDemand, OnDemand Basic, Single Use Manual, Container CIP Plant). NZ-made equipment designed to reduce chemical/water usage and cleaning costs.
3. Ongoing Support and Optimization: Technical support, system optimization, remote diagnostics, and troubleshooting services to maintain plant performance after commissioning.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Thermaflo is a turn-key engineering firm that designs, fabricates, installs, and commissions hygienic process systems for liquid food and water/wastewater applications. The company delivers end-to-end process solutions — including process flow diagrams, plant layouts, 3D CAD modeling, stainless steel fabrication, industrial electrical and automation, and ongoing technical support — across dairy, plant-based alternatives, juice and beverage, sauces, brewing, wine, honey, and municipal water and wastewater industries.

Product overview

Thermaflo is a turn-key engineering firm that designs, fabricates, installs, and commissions liquid food and water/wastewater process systems. The company operates over 30 years in New Zealand and serves manufacturers throughout New Zealand, Australia, and Asia-Pacific. The product portfolio comprises integrated process solutions across multiple industry verticals (dairy, plant-based alternatives, juice & beverage, sauces & prepared foods, beer & brewing, wine, honey, water & wastewater management) combined with a comprehensive range of process equipment and filling/packaging machines. Core services include process design, in-house stainless steel fabrication, industrial electrical services, plant automation (PLC and SCADA), installation, commissioning, operator training, and consulting. The equipment lineup includes major categories: pasteurizers (batch and inline), ESL/UHT/aseptic processing systems, homogenizers, separators and decanters (Frautech, Andritz), progressive cavity pumps (PCM brand including Ecomoineau, HyCare, Hyfeed, EasyFeed, MSH, MVA-FF, MX, MF models), peristaltic pumps (Delasco), positive displacement pumps (FBF Italia), butter production lines (Contimab, Simon Freres blending units), cheese vats (Thermaflo and MilkyLab), yoghurt production lines, ice cream production equipment, CIP kitchen systems (MaxEverReady, MaxOnDemand), pilot plant equipment, membrane filtration (Andritz Dynamic Crossflow Filter), filter presses (Andritz), rotating drum screens (Andritz Girapac/Girasieve), decanter centrifuges (Andritz), honey thermalization, and water/wastewater treatment systems. Filling and packaging equipment includes bottle fillers (Filmatic ESL and rotary), tub/cup fillers (Filmatic Index, Trepko rotary and carousel), can fillers (Framax Canblock), aseptic fillers (Trepko 100 Series), form fill seal machines (Trepko), butter packaging (brick wrapper, bulk packager), and end-of-line solutions (wrap around packers, pick & place, tray erectors, cartoning, palletisers). The company holds authorized distributor/partnership relationships with Alfa Laval, Andritz, PCM, Trepko, Filmatic, Frautech, Milkylab, Glass, Framax, MMS, FBF Italia, Powerpoint International, and Simon Freres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Process Design Services Process engineering services that take processes from concept to pilot plant to commercial production, including detailed process flow diagrams, plant layouts, and 3D CAD models.
• Fabrication & Installation Services In-house stainless steel fabrication and electrical/automation services that manufacture and install process equipment and pipework.
• Plant Automation Services Automation and control systems ranging from simple control panels to fully automated production lines with PLC programming and SCADA data capture.
• Plant Commissioning Services Commissioning services to ensure plant and equipment are working as specified and ready for production.
• Operator Training Services Training services for plant operators to ensure proper operation and maintenance of process equipment.
• Heat Exchanger Testing Services Testing services for heat exchangers to ensure performance and efficiency.
• Consulting & Project Management Services Technical consulting and project management services for teams needing support to deliver projects in a timely fashion.
• CIP Kitchens Clean-in-place systems including MaxEverReady, MaxOnDemand, OnDemand Basic, Single Use Manual, and Container CIP Plant, designed to reduce chemical/water usage and cleaning times.
• Pasteurizers Heat treatment equipment including Batch Pasteurizers and Inline Pasteurizers for dairy, juice, plant-based products, condiments, and nutraceuticals.
• ESL / Aseptic / UHT Process Equipment Extended shelf life and ultra-high temperature processing equipment including Direct Steam Injection UHT/HTST and Tube & Plate UHT/HTST systems.
• Homogenizers High-pressure homogenization equipment including Lab Scale Homogenizers for reducing particle size and creating stable emulsions.
• Separation & Decanting Equipment Centrifuge-based equipment including ArtBREW Craft Beer Clarifier, Bacteria Removal Separator, Cream Separator, Milk Separator, Lattomatic Milk Standardiser, Decanter Centrifuge F and D, and Filter Presses.
• Mixing & Cooking Machines Mixing equipment including Glass VAS High Speed Mixer/Cooker, Glass VSM-F Sensitive Food Mixer/Cooker, Limitech S-Series, P Series, and MY Mix Lab Scale Mixers.
• Butter Production Equipment Butter processing lines including Contimab Continuous Butter Making Machine, Butter Blending/Texturizing Units, and Butter Reworking Systems.
• Cheese Production Equipment Cheese processing equipment including Thermaflo Cheese Vats and MilkyLab Cheese Plants with pilot-scale systems.
• Yoghurt Production Equipment Yoghurt processing lines including Ingredient Blending/Mixing/Dosing systems, Incubation Tanks, and Fruit Dosing Machines.
• Ice Cream Production Equipment Complete ice cream processing lines including Ice Cream Mix Plant, Ageing Tanks, Ingredient Feeders, Ripple Pumps, Ice Cream Churns, and various filling machines.
• Pilot Plant Equipment R&D and small-scale production equipment including Direct Steam Injection UHT/HTST, Tube & Plate UHT/HTST, Scraped Surface Heat Exchanger, Lab Scale Homogenizers, Margarine & Spreads Processor, MMS Membrane Triple System, MilkyLab Pilot-Scale Cheese Systems, Thermaflo Pilot Systems, and Turbex Extractor.
• Progressive Cavity Pumps PCM pump solutions including Ecomoineau, MVA-FF Force Feeding, EcoMoineau MF Compact, MX Environmental, HyCare, Hyfeed, EasyFeed, and MSH Hopper Progressive Cavity Pumps for mixing, dosing, and pump applications across food processing and wastewater.
• Positive Displacement Pumps High-pressure positive displacement pumps from FBF Italia for low and high viscosity products, with standard flow rates from 180 to 3000 gph and pressures from 600 to 3000 psi.
• Peristaltic Pumps Delasco and Delasco DX Peristaltic Pumps for abrasive and corrosive products with flow rates from 44 L/hr to 98 m³/h.
• PCM Dosyfruit Dosing System Hygienic dosing systems for fruit pieces up to 48 mm into yoghurt, available in Premium and Basic versions with Dosys technology.
• PCM X-Guard Macerator Macerator shredders for pump preservation in wastewater treatment with maximum flow rate of 400 m³/h and particle reduction to 5-6 mm.
• Dynamic Crossflow Filter Andritz DCF system that concentrates retentate to pasty/sludge consistency with 80% energy reduction, handling viscosities up to 7,000 mPas.
• Rotating Drum Screens Andritz Girapac (municipal) and Girasieve (industrial) rotating drum screens for wastewater pre-treatment with various mesh sizes.
• Decanter Centrifuges Andritz Decanter Centrifuge D models (D2-D10) for thickening, dewatering, clarification, and 3-phase separation in wastewater treatment.
• Filter Presses Andritz Sidebar and Overhead Filter Presses with filtration pressures from 7-30 bar and areas up to 2,000 m², with average lifetime over 30 years.
• Bottle Filling Machines Filmatic bottle fillers including ESL Bottle Filling Machine (7,500-9,000 bph at 1,000 ml), Semi-Automatic Bottle Filling Machine, Rotary Bottle Filling Machines, Inline Pump Filler, and Hybrid Fillers for bottles and cans.
• Tub Filling Machines Tub and cup filling equipment including Filmatic Index Tub Fillers (FXV1/FXV2/FXV3 with 1-3 lanes), Trepko Rotary Tub Filling Machines, Trepko Carousel Tub Filling Machines, and Trepko Semi-Automatic Tub Filling Machines.
• Can Filling Machines Framax Canblock and CanBlock 6/6/1-LE can filling systems.
• Trepko Inline Aseptic Filling Machine Trepko 100 Series inline aseptic filling machines for pre-formed containers with up to 10 lanes, suitable for milk, cream, yoghurt, and various food products. CE-marked and built to European safety standards.
• Trepko Form Fill Sealing Machines Trepko Inline Form Fill Sealing Machine and Trepko Mini Portion Machine for packaging various food products.
• Butter Wrapping & Filling Machines Brick Forming and Wrapping Machine and Trepko Semi-Automatic Bulk Butter Packaging Machine.
• End of Line Equipment Packaging line equipment including Wrap Around Packer, Pick & Place Systems, Tray Erectors, Box Cartoning Machines, Wrap Around Sleever, Shrink Wrapping Machine, and Palletisers.
• Honey Processing Equipment Honey thermalization systems for processing honey while maintaining quality.
• Water & Wastewater Treatment Solutions Municipal and industrial water and wastewater solutions including containerized process plants, rotating drum screens, and treatment systems.
• Lagoa Diaphragm Dosing Pump Chemical dosing pump for CIP kitchen applications with maximum flowrate of 315 L/hr per pumphead and maximum pressure of 12 bar.
• Clean Bench Class 100 HEPA-filtered laminar flow clean bench providing Class 100 (ISO 5) clean air environment for critical work areas, CIP/SIP capable.
• Tanks & Vessels Stainless steel tanks and vessels for various process applications.
• Containerised Process Plant Mobile or fixed container-based process plant solutions for various food and beverage applications.
• Membrane Filtration Systems Membrane filtration systems including BeerMAX Reverse Osmosis De-alcoholisation System for beer processing.
• Ongoing Support and Optimization Services Technical support, system optimization, remote diagnostics, and troubleshooting services to maintain plant performance after commissioning.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduce chemical/water usage in cleaning operations
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• PCMcoreTechnology or IntegrationThermaflo are the in-country sales, service, and support partner for PCM in New Zealand. They cover all markets from food processing to wastewater treatment applications, including mixing, dosing and progressive cavity pumps.
• Alfa LavalcoreTechnology or IntegrationGlobal equipment and technology supplier. Thermaflo integrates Alfa Laval equipment into new and existing food manufacturing plants throughout New Zealand, Australia, and Asia Pacific. Alfa Laval authorized distributor.
• AndritzcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing separation, filtration, and processing equipment including decanter centrifuges, dynamic crossflow filters, and filter presses integrated into food and beverage processing systems.
• TrepkocoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for tub filling machines, form fill sealing machines, butter packaging, and end-of-line solutions including box cartoning, tray erectors, and palletizers.
• FilmaticcoreTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for bottle filling machines, index cup/tub fillers, and inline piston pump fillers for food and beverage applications.
• Frautech SeparatorsmajorTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for milk separators and cream separators used in dairy processing applications.
• LimitechmajorTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for mixing and cooking machines including S-Series, P Series, and MY Mix lab scale mixers for food processing.
• FBF ItaliamajorTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for homogenisers and positive displacement pumps for food processing applications.
• MilkylabmajorTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for cheese vats and pilot-scale cheese systems for cheese production.
• GlassmajorTechnology or IntegrationEquipment supplier for high-speed mixers and cookers including Glass VAS and Glass VSM-F series for sensitive food applications.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tetra Pak: Swedish (privately held) processing and packaging giant for dairy, beverage, and ice cream. Directly competes with Thermaflo across processing, ESL/UHT, and filling/packaging in the same dairy customer base.
• Paul Mueller Company: US-based manufacturer of stainless steel process equipment, tanks, and dairy processing systems. Comparable as a custom-engineered equipment supplier focused on dairy and liquid food customers.
• HRS Heat Exchangers: UK-based specialist manufacturer of heat exchangers and thermal processing systems for food, dairy, and beverage. Directly comparable in pasteurization, ESL/UHT, and hygienic heat transfer equipment.
• Feldmeier Equipment: US manufacturer of stainless steel tanks, process vessels, and sanitary processing equipment for dairy and food. Comparable as a custom stainless steel equipment fabricator serving similar hygienic-process applications.
• SPX FLOW: US-based manufacturer of pumps, valves, mixers, separators, and process equipment for food, dairy, and beverage. Directly comparable equipment portfolio serving similar end customers.
• JBT Marel: Combined entity post JBT-Marel merger, providing food and beverage processing equipment including dairy and liquid food systems. Direct competitor with global scale and broad portfolio.
• GEA Group: German-listed global leader in process engineering and equipment for food, dairy, and beverage. Closest direct competitor to Thermaflo's turn-key process systems business, with end-to-end separation, homogenization, and filling capabilities.
• CFT Group: Italian manufacturer of process and packaging equipment for the food and beverage industry, including pasteurizers, mixers, and aseptic fillers. Directly comparable mid-sized European competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Alfa Laval: Swedish global broad-line equipment manufacturer (also a Thermaflo authorized distribution partner) whose heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling portfolio overlaps directly with Thermaflo's dairy and beverage equipment offering at much larger scale.
• Andritz: Austrian global broad-line equipment manufacturer (also a Thermaflo technology partner) with separation, filtration, and processing equipment for food, beverage, and wastewater — directly comparable in centrifuges, decanter, filters, and crossflow filtration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCfZ86a2_Gay-ZCdaO1SbyvA?view_as=subscriber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thermaflo-ltd
• Xx.com/Thermaflo
• Facebookfacebook.com/Thermaflo

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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