JKS Group

What JKS Group does

JKS Group B.V. is a Dutch private industrial engineering firm headquartered in Hoogeveen, Netherlands, that designs, prefabricates, installs, and maintains custom process installations for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Operating under the holding company JK Schepers Holding B.V. with four wholly-owned subsidiaries (JKS Procestechniek, JKS Food & Pharma, JKS Lastechniek, JKS Trading), the company delivers integrated solutions spanning 3D design, high-quality welding (including orbital welding), 3D printing of food-grade parts, new construction, renovation, maintenance, and sustainable solutions consulting. Its flagship technical innovation is the spiral heater (spiraalverwarmer), a hollow spiral heating element for cooking kettles exceeding 1500 liters, co-developed with regional development agency SNN and supported by the VIA innovation program, delivering a stated 50% energy cost reduction versus conventional heating systems.

The company operates a project-based, quote-driven B2B sales model with direct client engagement, leveraging a consultative approach and over 20 years of industry experience. Revenue is generated from one-time installation contracts (new construction and renovation), recurring maintenance and parts supply, and advisory services. The energy-neutral production facility in Hoogeveen with solar panel coverage and maximum in-shop prefabrication enables minimal on-site conversion time for clients. Distribution is single-country (Netherlands), and the company participates in industry networks via membership in Koninklijke MetaalUnie Nederland. The firm has 11-50 employees and no public revenue, funding, or acquisition disclosures are available.

Name

JKS Group

Legal name

JK Schepers Holding B.V.

Website

https://jksgroup.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JKS Group B.V. is a Dutch industrial engineering firm that designs, fabricates, and maintains custom process installations for food and pharmaceutical manufacturers, offering 3D design, orbital welding, 3D printing, and a proprietary spiral heater delivering 50% energy savings.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment and Custom Machinery

NAICS

Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing (333994), Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing (3327)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Industrial process installations
• Food processing equipment
• Pharmaceutical process technology
• Custom process machinery
• Sustainable industrial engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoogeveen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Process Installation Construction: Design, prefabrication, and installation of new process installations for food and pharmaceutical industries. The company prefabs installations in their own workshop to minimize on-site conversion time.
2. Process Installation Renovation: Retrofitting and renovation of existing process installations to improve efficiency, sustainability, and maintenance-free operation.
3. Maintenance and Parts: Ongoing maintenance services and supply of replacement parts for process installations.
4. Advisory Services: Consulting on sustainable solutions and process optimization for industrial clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

JKS Group designs, prefabricates, installs, and maintains custom process installations for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Its portfolio spans 3D design visualization, high-quality welding (including orbital welding), full production and on-site placement, spare parts and maintenance, 3D printing of custom components, and sustainable solutions consulting. The company's signature innovation is a spiral heater (spiraalverwarmer) for cooking kettles above 1500 liters, delivering energy savings and combined heating and stirring.

Product overview

JKS Group is an industrial engineering company offering a comprehensive suite of process installation services for the food and pharmaceutical industries. The portfolio includes core services such as 3D Design, High-quality Welding Techniques, Production & Placement, Parts & Maintenance, 3D Printing, and sustainable consulting. Their flagship innovation is the Spiral Heater, a hollow spiral device for cooking kettles that provides both heating and stirring. The company operates through its subsidiaries: JKS Procestechniek B.V., JKS Food & Pharma B.V., JKS Lastechniek B.V., and JKS Trading B.V. Services range from new construction and renovation of process installations to visualization and sustainable solutions advisory, with an emphasis on prefabrication for minimal on-site assembly time.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Ontwerp (3D Design) 3D visualization service that allows customers to see how the final process installation will fit within their organization before production, helping to identify smarter or better process improvements.
• Hoogwaardige Lastechnieken (High-quality Welding Techniques) Advanced welding services for process installations, including orbital welding, performed by experienced technical specialists to meet precision and hygiene standards.
• Productie & Plaatsing (Production & Placement) Prefabrication of complete process installations in JKS Group's modern workshop, enabling very short on-site assembly and installation times at the client's facility.
• Onderdelen & Onderhoud (Parts & Maintenance) Maintenance services and spare parts supply for process installations, designed to keep installations maintenance-friendly and long-lasting.
• Innovatie Spiraalverwarmer (Spiral Heater Innovation) A hollow spiral heating element placed inside cooking kettles exceeding 1500 liters for food industry applications, serving both heating and stirring functions, delivering 50% energy cost savings and faster, more uniform heating compared to conventional systems.
• 3D Printen (3D Printing) 3D printing service used to produce custom parts such as gaskets (pakkingen) for the food industry, enabling quick production and faster delivery times compared to conventional methods.
• Nieuwbouw Procesinstallaties (New Construction Process Installations) Design and construction of new process installations for the food and pharmaceutical industries, encompassing full project delivery from engineering through to commissioning.
• Verbouw Procesinstallaties (Renovation Process Installations) Modification and upgrade services for existing process installations to improve efficiency, sustainability, and maintenance-free operation.
• Advies in Duurzame Oplossingen (Sustainable Solutions Consulting) Consulting services focused on sustainable and innovative solutions for increased production efficiency and quality for industrial clients.
• Proces- en Flowschema's Visualiseren (Process and Flow Diagram Visualization) Visualization of process and flow diagrams to help optimize manufacturing workflows for industrial clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% reduction in energy costs with spiral heater technology
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SNN (Subsidie Noord Nederland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021SNN (Subsidie Noord Nederland) is a regional development agency that co-develops innovative solutions with JKS Group. Together they developed the spiral heater innovation (spiraalverwarmer) for cooking kettles in the food industry, with SNN providing funding support through VIA (Vrijetijdsinnovatieve Aanpak) programs. The partnership enables JKS to develop sustainable and innovative products for the food and pharmaceutical industries.
• VIA (Vrijetijdsinnovatieve Aanpak)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021VIA (Vrijetijdsinnovatieve Aanpak) is an innovation support program that provides support for the spiral heater development project. The partnership enables JKS to access innovation funding and expertise for developing the hollow spiral heating technology for cooking kettles in the food industry.
• Koninklijke MetaalUnie NederlandminorOthersJKS Group is a member of Koninklijke MetaalUnie Nederland, the Royal Dutch Metal Industry Association. Membership provides industry representation, applies standard terms and conditions for deliveries and services, and offers networking and professional development opportunities within the Dutch metalworking sector.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dinnissen: Dutch process technology company specializing in mixing, conveying, weighing, and complete process systems for the food, feed, and chemical industries. A direct Dutch regional peer to JKS Group.
• ProXES (FrymaKoruma): Specializes in process solutions for the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, including wet milling, mixing, and thermal processing — directly comparable to JKS's custom process installations for soups, sauces, and pharma.
• CFT Group: Italian designer and manufacturer of process equipment and complete lines for the food industry, including thermal processing and cooking systems. Directly comparable mid-sized European peer to JKS.

Broad incumbents

• SPX Flow: Supplier of process equipment for food, beverage, and industrial markets, including mixing, thermal processing, and separation. Direct overlap with JKS's food/pharma process installation scope.
• Hosokawa Micron: Process equipment manufacturer serving food, pharma, and chemicals with mixing, drying, and thermal processing systems. Adjacent competitor for European food/pharma process installations.
• GEA Group: Global leader in process technology for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries, offering complete process lines including thermal processing, mixing, and separation. JKS competes in the same food/pharma process installation niche but at a far smaller scale.
• Krones AG: German global supplier of process, filling, and packaging technology, especially for the beverage and food industries. Competes for larger integrated process line mandates in the same European customer base.
• Tetra Pak: Global food processing and packaging solutions provider. While focused on liquid dairy and beverages, it competes for process installation mandates at large European food manufacturers alongside JKS.
• Alfa Laval: Swedish multinational specializing in heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling — including thermal processing equipment for food and pharma. Overlaps directly with JKS's spiral heater and process installation business.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed provider of processing and packaging solutions for food and beverage. Competes with JKS for food process equipment projects across European customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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