Aeroglide Corporation

What Aeroglide Corporation does

Aeroglide Corporation is a thermal processing technology brand operating within Bühler Group, a privately-held Swiss industrial conglomerate headquartered in Uzwil, Switzerland. The company specializes in industrial drying and roasting equipment for food, feed, and bulk-solids manufacturers, with a product portfolio built around the AeroDry conveyor dryer platform, fluid bed dryers, multi-pass dryers (Solis, SmartPet), pasta/couscous dryers (C-Line, Ecothermatik), grain and oilseed dryers (EcoDry), the Ceres cereal dryer, and the AeroRoast conveyor roaster. Underlying technology includes sequential zoning for aquafeed drying, hygienic design features aimed at recall prevention in pet food, and sustainability-oriented thermal systems using heat recovery, heat pumps, and alternative fuels. Supporting the hardware base is the DryingPro digital process-control service and a suite of expert services covering energy and sustainability assessments, audits, process and product development, and training.

Aeroglide serves five primary customer segments: food processing (RTE cereals, snacks, nuts, seeds, dried fruits and vegetables, pasta), pet and aqua feed, grain and oilseed post-harvest, industrial products (synthetic rubber, fiber, polymers, minerals, chemicals, super absorbent polymers), and emerging verticals such as insect nutrition and biochar/biomass. The go-to-market is a B2B industrial equipment model executed through Bühler Group's direct global enterprise sales force and channel partner network across EMEA, Americas, and Asia Pacific, complemented by application and training centers and a 24/7 service hotline.

The revenue model is anchored on one-time capital equipment sales of industrial dryers and roasters, augmented by professional services (energy and sustainability assessments, process optimization, training) and emerging recurring digital services via DryingPro. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with custom-engineered industrial solutions. Aeroglide does not disclose standalone revenue, and the brand is operationally integrated into Bühler Group rather than functioning as an independent reporting entity.

Name

Aeroglide Corporation

Legal name

Aeroglide Corporation

Website

https://aeroglide.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aeroglide Corporation is a Bühler Group brand that designs and sells industrial conveyor dryers, fluid bed dryers, roasters, and digital drying services for food, pet/aqua feed, grain, industrial materials, and emerging insect/biofeed processors globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Drying Equipment

NAICS

Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Quality & Filtration Equipment (IAQ) (IMAHAKAI)

Keywords

• Industrial conveyor dryers
• Thermal processing equipment
• Food processing dryers
• Pet food drying systems
• Industrial drying equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Uzwil

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Thermal Processing Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial dryers, roasters, and thermal processing equipment to food, feed, and industrial product manufacturers. Equipment includes conveyor dryers, fluid bed dryers, multi-pass dryers, and specialized dryers for various applications.
2. Expert Services: Process optimization services including conveyor dryer energy and sustainability assessments, energy audits, process and product development, training, and digital services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aeroglide Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells industrial thermal processing equipment including conveyor dryers, fluid bed dryers, multi-pass dryers, and conveyor roasters used by food, feed, and industrial product manufacturers. The product portfolio includes the AeroDry Conveyor Dryer, Solis and SmartPet pet food dryers, Ecodry for grain and oilseed, Ceres cereal dryer, C-Line and Ecothermatik pasta dryers, AeroRoast conveyor roaster, and Bühler Fluid Bed Dryer, complemented by expert services such as conveyor dryer energy and sustainability assessments.

Product overview

Aeroglide Corporation, operating as part of the Bühler Group, offers a comprehensive portfolio of thermal processing technology solutions centered around industrial drying systems. The product lineup includes the AeroDry Conveyor Dryer family (for food, industrial products, pet/aqua feed), the Solis and SmartPet pet food dryers, Ecodry for grain and oilseed, the Fluid Bed Dryer, and the AeroRoast Conveyor Roaster. The C-Line and Ecothermatik dryers serve pasta and couscous applications. These products are complemented by the DryingPro Digital Service for process control and sustainability assessment services. The portfolio covers applications across snacks, RTE cereals, nuts and seeds, fruits and vegetables, potato products, pet food, aqua feed, pasta, industrial materials, insect nutrition, and biochar/biomass processing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AeroDry: Conveyor dryer product line for food and industrial applications including ready-to-eat cereals, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, snacks, and industrial products like synthetic rubber, fiber, polymers, minerals and chemicals.
• Solis
• SmartPet
• Ceres
• Ecodry
• AeroRoast
• C-Line
• Ecothermatik

Products and services

• AeroDry Conveyor Dryer Industrial conveyor dryer for food, industrial products, pet food, and aqua feed applications. Features precise moisture control, high-temperature capability, and hygienic design for harsh environments.
• Solis Multi-Pass Pet Food Dryer Multi-pass dryer specifically designed for pet food and pet treats processing, featuring exclusive hygienic design for faster cleaning and improved productivity.
• SmartPet Pet Food Dryer Dryer optimized for pet food processing with energy-efficient components and complete control systems for maximizing productivity and profitability.
• Ecodry Dryer Industrial dryer designed for grain and oilseed drying, providing gentle and uniform drying process without damaging the product to ensure safe storage and quality maintenance.
• Bühler Fluid Bed Dryer Advanced fluid bed drying system for uniform and gentle processing of food, feed, and chemical products with optimal heat exchange and precise moisture control.
• Ceres Cereal Dryer Conveyor dryer specifically designed for ready-to-eat cereal processing, part of the thermal processing systems that set standards for food safety and productivity.
• AeroRoast Conveyor Roaster Roasting technology for tree nuts, peanuts, and seeds enabling safe production of uniform, high-quality products at very high capacities.
• C-Line and Ecothermatik Dryers Dryers for pasta and couscous processing using high temperatures with optimal air distribution for defect-free product quality with maximum uptime.
• Conveyor Dryer Energy and Sustainability Assessment Expert service offering sustainability assessment for conveyor dryers, evaluating heat recovery, heat pumps, heat exchangers, and other technologies for reduced energy consumption and emissions.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced CO2e emissions, greenhouse gases, energy costs, and waste through sustainable drying solutions

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Bühler GroupcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerAeroglide thermal processing technology is a product brand under Bühler Group. The company provides industry-leading grain and pasta dryers, conveyor dryers, roasters, toasters and expanders as part of Bühler Group's thermal processing portfolio.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• SPX FLOW: Diversified industrial process equipment maker with fluid processing and drying technologies serving food and industrial customers; broader portfolio than Aeroglide but overlapping thermal handling capabilities.
• Tetra Pak: Global food processing and packaging major offering thermal processing solutions for dairy, beverages, and prepared foods — broader incumbent whose processing equipment competes with Aeroglide in plant-level procurements.

Direct peers

• Andritz AG: Austrian process equipment maker with significant food, feed, and advanced materials exposure, providing drying and thermal processing systems to overlapping industrial customers.
• Clextral: French twin-screw extrusion and drying equipment provider serving food, pet food, and aquafeed processors — closely overlapping with Aeroglide's drying solutions for extruded pet food and aqua feed applications.
• Heat and Control: U.S. designer and manufacturer of cooking, drying, and handling systems for snack food, prepared foods, and pet food processors — closely comparable to Aeroglide's conveyor and roasting technologies.
• Wenger Manufacturing: U.S. manufacturer of extrusion cooking and drying systems for human food, pet food, and aquafeed processors, competing head-to-head with AeroDry, Solis, and SmartPet product lines.
• Extru-Tech: U.S. supplier of extrusion and drying systems targeted at pet food and aquafeed processors, with overlapping hygiene and energy-efficiency design priorities.
• SiccaDania: Denmark-based drying technology specialist focused on spray drying, fluid bed drying, and belt drying for food, dairy, and chemical applications — a focused direct competitor in industrial thermal processing.
• CPM (California Pellet Mill): Global manufacturer of feed, food, and biomass processing equipment including thermal processing components — competing for similar feed and grain processing customers as Aeroglide.
• GEA Group AG: German global supplier of process technology for the food, feed, and dairy industries with broad equipment lines including drying and thermal processing — directly comparable to Aeroglide's conveyor, fluid bed, and multi-pass dryer portfolio serving the same end-markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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