What Silowacht does

Silowacht B.V., operating commercially under the Silowacht brand and legally as Kaak Silos & Dosing B.V. since its acquisition by Kaak Group B.V. on January 1, 2021, is a Netherlands-based industrial engineering company headquartered in Zwolle. It designs, builds, and services custom silo installations, process installations, pneumatic transport systems, dosing systems, cooling systems, and weighing systems for the bakery sector, food industry, and other raw-material processing verticals. The company complements its physical equipment with a proprietary automation software stack — SmartControl (modular process automation with recipe management for up to 300 recipes across two production lines), SmartComfort (sourdough-focused dosing on Siemens hardware), SmartBakery (ERP-linked production control with traceability and quality assurance), and SmartBanket (multi-phase confectionery dosing for up to 100 recipes) — co-developed with Meneba and Aqualecta over years of collaboration.

The company employs approximately 30 specialized staff (firmographic range 11–50) and generates revenue through three streams: one-time sales and installation of custom-built industrial systems, recurring service and maintenance contracts tailored per customer, and 24/7 emergency response services available throughout the Netherlands regardless of prior customer relationship. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; contracts are bespoke. The business operates exclusively in the Netherlands through an enterprise field sales motion, combining direct engineering engagement, free non-binding inventory appointments, and 24/7 after-hours dispatch via a dedicated alarm center.

Silowacht positions itself as one of the market leaders in the Dutch bakery sector after 30+ years of operation, with a differentiated offering that combines technical maintenance and cleaning delivered by the same specialist — a combination it claims competitors do not match. Certifications include HACCP compliance under the EU General Food Law and VCA occupational safety certification. Notable customer references include Bakkerij Bekkers, Peijnenburg, and Bakkerij 't Kraayennest. Following the 2021 acquisition, the company operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kaak Group B.V. within the Royal Kaak group, retaining the Silowacht brand for customer-facing operations while aligning with parent-group identity.

Name

Silowacht

Legal name

Silowacht B.V.

Website

https://silowacht.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Silowacht (Kaak Silos & Dosing B.V.) engineers custom silo, dosing, transport, cooling, weighing, and PLC-based automation systems for the Dutch bakery and food industries, with a 24/7 service and maintenance operation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Process Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Industrial Process Furnaces & Ovens (3567), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Powders & Additives Bulk Storage (e.g., lime, gypsum, carbon black) (TLALAIAJ), Animal Feed & Feed Ingredient Bulk Storage (TLALAIAG), Industrial Furnaces, Kilns & Thermal Processing Equipment (IMAHAEAE)

Keywords

• Industrial silo installations
• Bakery process automation
• Ingredient dosing systems
• Pre-dough systems
• Industrial process equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Zwolle

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Process Installation Sales and Installation: Silowacht engineers, develops, and installs complete custom-built silo installations, process installations, transport systems, dosing systems, and more. Revenue generated from design, development, and installation of customized industrial process systems.
2. Service and Maintenance Contracts: Custom service contracts based on specific customer wishes. Includes 24/7 emergency service, periodic inspection, cleaning, and technical maintenance. Service contracts are tailored to individual customer requirements.
3. 24/7 Emergency Response Services: 24-hour service availability for urgent malfunctions, accessible regardless of whether customer is already a customer. Direct response through alarm center with service technicians available outside business hours.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Silowacht engineers, develops and installs complete custom-built silo installations, process installations, transport systems, dosing systems, cooling systems and weighing systems for industrial raw-material processing, primarily in the bakery and food industries. The hardware is paired with proprietary automation software (SmartControl, SmartComfort, SmartBakery, SmartBanket) and a 24/7 service and maintenance program that uniquely combines technical maintenance with cleaning.

Product overview

Silowacht (now Kaak Silos & Dosing B.V. as of January 2021) offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial process solutions primarily for the bakery sector and food industry. The core product line centers on automation systems: SmartControl (modular PLC-based process automation with dosing, weighing, and recipe management for up to 300 recipes and two simultaneous production lines), SmartComfort (sourdough-focused modular dosing control on Siemens hardware), SmartBakery (production management linking ERP systems like Afas to shop floor operations with traceability and quality control), and SmartBanket (multi-phase confectionery dosing control for up to 100 recipes). These software platforms are complemented by physical equipment including silo installations, process installations, transport systems (pneumatic suction transport), dosing systems, cooling systems, and weighing systems. The company also provides standard pre-dough machines (fermentation and aroma kettles) and fully automatic pre-dough systems (Aroma Multiline, Multiline, Aroma Systemline). A 24/7 service and maintenance department combining technical maintenance with cleaning completes the offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartControl: Modular process automation system for recipe management, production planning, automated production using baking lists, silo inventory logistics, consumption reporting, and dual production line control.
• SmartComfort
• SmartBakery
• SmartBanket
• Voordeegsystemen

Products and services

• SmartControl Modular process automation system for bakery production that handles recipe management, production list compilation, production planning, automated dosing from multiple silos, silo inventory logistics, consumption reporting, and simultaneous control of two production lines with capacity for up to 300 recipes.
• SmartComfort Modular dosing control system built on Siemens hardware with sourdough dosing modules and a recipe database supporting up to 99 recipes.
• SmartBakery Production control system providing linkage between production management and actual production operations, with quality assurance, traceability, product optimization and controllability, and ERP integration (e.g., Afas) for automatic loading of production lists, recipes and raw materials.
• SmartBanket Dosing control system developed for the specific requirements of confectionery bakeries, supporting multi-phase dosing, mixing and kneading processes with up to 100 recipes.
• Voordeegsystemen (Pre-dough Systems) Fully automatic pre-dough installations for continuous pre-dough production, including Aroma Multiline, Multiline for Rye, Wheat and Sourdough, and Aroma Systemline, with optimized process control for consistent quality, variable fermentation times and flexible mixing intervals.
• Standaard machines (Standard Machines) Standard pre-dough machines including fermentation kettles and cooking/aroma kettles in small to large standalone configurations, ensuring process continuity and stable product quality.
• Siloinstallaties (Silo Installations) Custom-built silo installations for industrial raw-material storage, engineered, developed and installed as complete solutions for the bakery and food industries.
• Procesinstallaties (Process Installations) Custom-built process installations engineered, developed and installed as complete integrated solutions for industrial raw-material processing.
• Transportsystemen (Transport Systems) Pneumatic suction transport and other material transport systems for moving raw materials within industrial processing facilities.
• Doseersystemen (Dosing Systems) Custom dosing systems for precise ingredient measurement and addition, supported by modular dosing computers delivering custom solutions across all facets of dosing.
• Koel- en weegsystemen (Cooling and Weighing Systems) Cooling systems for food industry applications requiring specific cooling processes, paired with weighing systems for precise ingredient measurement.
• Service en onderhoudsdienst (24/7 Service and Maintenance) 24-hour emergency repair service and maintenance department combining technical maintenance with cleaning services, with custom service contracts based on each customer's wishes and 7-day-a-week availability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same specialist handles both cleaning and maintenance, eliminating multiple trips to one location and minimizing production system downtime
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MenebacoreTechnology or IntegrationCollaborative development partner for SmartControl process automation system. Meneba worked closely with Silowacht and Aqualecta in developing the system based on years of mutual cooperation.
• Aqualecta (software development)coreTechnology or IntegrationSoftware development partner for SmartControl process automation system. Developed in close collaboration with Meneba and Aqualecta based on years of mutual cooperation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Rademaker: Rademaker is a Dutch manufacturer of industrial bakery processing equipment including dough handling, make-up lines, and proofing systems. As a Netherlands-based competitor, it targets the same Dutch industrial bakery customers as Silowacht with comparable process installation scope.
• Royal Kaak / Kaak Group: Royal Kaak is a Dutch industrial bakery equipment manufacturer and the parent group of Silowacht (now Kaak Silos & Dosing). It supplies complete bakery lines including ovens, proofers, and process equipment, directly overlapping with Silowacht's process installations and silos in the same Dutch bakery customer base.
• AZO GmbH: AZO is a German specialist in automated bulk material handling, storage, and dosing systems for food and industrial applications. It is a direct competitor to Silowacht in silo storage and dosing solutions serving the food and bakery industries.
• WP Riehle: WP Riehle is a German manufacturer of industrial bakery equipment including dough handling, processing, and baking systems. It targets the same European industrial bakery customer segment as Silowacht with comparable process installation offerings.
• Gericke AG: Gericke is a Swiss manufacturer of bulk material handling, feeding, and dosing equipment for food and chemical industries. It directly competes with Silowacht's dosing and pneumatic transport systems in food processing and bakery customers across Europe.
• AMF Bakery Systems: AMF Bakery Systems is a leading global supplier of industrial bakery equipment, including dough handling, proofing, baking, and cooling systems. It competes with Silowacht in supplying complete bakery process installations to industrial bakeries, particularly in Europe.
• Fritsch Bakery Technologies (Multivac): Fritsch, now part of Multivac, manufactures industrial dough processing, forming, and bakery equipment. It is a direct competitor in European bakery process installations and shares overlapping customer profiles with Silowacht in industrial bakeries.

Broad incumbents

• Bühler Group: Bühler is a large Swiss industrial process equipment provider serving food, feed, and advanced materials sectors with milling, storage, and processing systems. It overlaps with Silowacht in flour/grain storage and dosing for bakery raw materials but operates at much larger scale across multiple industries.
• Hosokawa Micron Group: Hosokawa Micron is a European-based industrial equipment manufacturer providing bulk material handling, processing, and dosing systems. It overlaps with Silowacht's bulk silo and dosing business as a broad incumbent with greater scale and international footprint.
• GEA Group: GEA is a large German industrial group supplying process engineering, homogenizing, dosing, and cooling equipment to the food and dairy industries. It serves overlapping food-industry customers with broader process equipment offerings than Silowacht's silo/dosing focus.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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