AF Food Technology GmbH & Co. KG

What AF Food Technology GmbH & Co. KG does

AF Food Technology GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German limited partnership (GmbH & Co. KG) headquartered in Scharbeutz, Germany, founded and managed by co-founders Henrik Arndt and Michael Fuchs. The company designs and manufactures the AllMaxx S, a compact, modular belt separation system engineered for gentle, high-yield separation of proteins and other food products across meat, poultry, fish, plant-based, pet food, and food recycling applications, with processing capacities from 500 kg/h to 5 t/h. Core proprietary technologies include the FlexxPress® pneumatic pressure system (air-powered, density-responsive force regulation with tool-free adjustment), the TecBelt® modular belt platform (Grey Line 10–13mm for AF machines, White Line 12–16mm cross-compatible with non-AF systems), a chevron drum pattern for directional flow, and an open-frame hygienic design enabling full wash-down in under five minutes.

The company operates an enterprise field sales motion with equipment configured to customer specifications and sold via contact-based quoting under standard 100% prepayment terms. Revenue streams span capital equipment sales (AllMaxx S and plug-and-play modules including hopper infeed, manual infeed, tamping device, control panels, and external communication interface), recurring spare parts (TecBelt belts and proprietary scraping knives compatible with both AllMaxx S and third-party systems), modular service contracts (on-demand visits, annual maintenance, full coverage packages), and extended warranty programs (automatic second-year extension when service contract is enrolled during first year). Distribution combines direct sales with a global network of trained sales partners delivering installation, service, and customer support worldwide.

AF Food Technology maintains a small, specialized 5-person team led by the two co-founders, with engineering, electrical design, administration, and procurement/key account management functions. The company positions itself on German engineering quality and global support, markets primarily through its bilingual (English/German) website, content/news publication, newsletter, and LinkedIn presence. No external funding, acquisitions, parent company, or subsidiary relationships are disclosed.

Name

AF Food Technology GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

AF Food Technology GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://af-food-technology.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AF Food Technology GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German manufacturer of the AllMaxx S modular belt separation system, using proprietary pneumatic pressure and belt technology to gently separate proteins and other foods for meat, poultry, fish, plant-based, pet food, and recycling processors worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Processing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Food processing equipment
• Belt separation systems
• Pneumatic separation technology
• Meat processing machinery
• Protein separation equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Scharbeutz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Processing Equipment Sales: Sale of AllMaxx S modular belt separation systems. Equipment is configured based on customer requirements with various module options (hopper infeed, manual infeed, tamping device, control panels, external communication interfaces). Initial capital purchase model with 100% prepayment standard payment terms.
2. Spare Parts & Consumables: Sales of precision-engineered replacement parts including TecBelt® separation belts (Grey Line and White Line product lines), scraping knives, and compatible components for AllMaxx S and third-party separation systems. Parts designed for hygienic performance with fast global delivery.
3. Service & Maintenance Programs: Modular service contracts including on-demand service visits, annual maintenance contracts with inspections, and full coverage packages including parts, labor, and scheduled interventions. Remote technical support, priority response scheduling, and equipment health reports included.
4. Warranty Extensions: Extended warranty coverage beyond standard 1-year warranty. Automatic second-year extension when service contract enrolled during first year. Protects investment with guaranteed parts and service availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

AF Food Technology manufactures and sells the AllMaxx S, a compact modular belt separation system designed for processing meat, poultry, fish, plant-based products, pet food, and food recycling applications. The system uses proprietary pneumatic pressure technology (FlexxPress®) and the TecBelt® platform to deliver gentle, high-yield separation at capacities from 500 kg/h to 5 t/h. The company also supplies branded spare parts (Grey Line and White Line belts, scraping knives) and modular service and warranty contracts for installed equipment.

Product overview

AF Food Technology GmbH & Co. KG offers a single unified product line centered on the AllMaxx S modular belt separation system, engineered in Germany for food processing applications. The core AllMaxx S machine is complemented by proprietary technology components (FlexxPress pneumatic pressure system, TecBelt belt platform, smart drum design) and plug-and-play optional modules (Hopper Infeed, Manual Infeed, External Communication Interface, Standard Panel, Tamping Device). The company also offers two specialized belt product lines: Grey Line belts (10-13mm, for AF machines and demanding applications) and White Line belts (12-16mm, cross-compatible with third-party systems), along with scraping knives. Supporting services include spare parts supply and modular maintenance/warranty programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AllMaxx S: Compact, modular belt separation system for processing meat, poultry, fish, plant-based products, and other foods with capacities from 500 kg/h to 5 t/h.
• Grey Line
• White Line

Products and services

• AllMaxx S Modular Belt Separation System
• Grey Line Separation Belts
• White Line Separation Belts
• Scraping Knives
• Spare Parts Supply Service
• Maintenance and Warranty Service Programs

Quantifiable outcome

• Full wash-down in under 5 minutes
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• JBT Corporation: US-listed provider of food processing and air transport equipment. Overlaps with AF in protein and food processing equipment, with established global service infrastructure that AF cannot match.
• Bühler Group: Swiss food processing equipment manufacturer serving grain, animal feed, and food segments. Comparable in food processing equipment positioning and German-speaking engineering heritage, but with a much broader portfolio and global service network.
• GEA Group: Large German industrial group offering separation, homogenization, and processing equipment across food, dairy, and beverage. Overlaps with AF on protein separation but operates as a broad incumbent with a full portfolio rather than a niche specialist.
• SPX FLOW: Global supplier of process equipment including separation, mixing, and hygienic fluid handling for food and beverage. Overlaps with AF in industrial separation equipment but operates across multiple process steps and industries.
• Middleby Corporation: US-listed broad food processing and commercial kitchen equipment platform with growing protein-processing exposure via recent acquisitions. Comparable as a broad incumbent acquiring into the meat/poultry processing space.

Direct peers

• TOMRA: Norwegian-headquartered leader in sensor-based sorting and separation technology for food and recycling. Comparable because both companies leverage proprietary separation technology with consumables-driven recurring revenue models.
• Marel: Iceland-based global leader in food processing equipment for meat, poultry, and fish. Directly comparable to AF Food Technology in target segments (poultry, meat, fish processing), though at vastly larger scale with full-line solutions versus AF's separation-focused niche.
• Baader: German-headquartered specialist in fish and seafood processing machinery with growing meat and poultry capabilities. Comparable because both target protein separation/processing applications, with Baader being the established incumbent and AF the niche challenger.

Others

• ProMach: US-based packaging and processing equipment conglomerate with protein-processing subsidiaries. Adjacent rather than direct overlap with AF's separation focus, but useful as an ecosystem participant in food processing lines.

Emerging players

• Nothum Food Processing Systems: US-based manufacturer of cooking, chilling, and coating equipment for prepared and protein foods. Comparable as a focused, niche food processing equipment specialist, though serving a different primary step in the production line than AF's separation focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/af-food-technology

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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