Bonals Technologies

What Bonals Technologies does

Bonals Technologies is a French industrial equipment manufacturer specializing in powder compaction and tablet press machinery, headquartered in Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert (Loire) with an engineering, workshop, and customer Technical Center in Viladecans, Barcelona. The company designs and builds rotary presses (P20, P40, G200, M40D, M150), an eccentric press (BE40), a horizontal turbulence mixer (MHT), screw conveyors, and the G-Serie press family, complemented by the SmartPress HMI application for condition monitoring, 3D-guided maintenance, and real-time OEE reporting. It sells turnkey production lines integrating its own equipment with packaging partners Sapal and Theegarten-Pactec, targeting bouillon cube, detergent tablet, solid cosmetics, chemical, and pharmaceutical/nutraceutical manufacturers across more than 50 countries via direct enterprise sales and major international trade shows (ProPak Asia, Gulfood Manufacturing, Interpack, Propak West Africa, COSMETIC 360).

The business operates on a quote-based hardware model with multi-month lead times (4–6 months), supplemented by worldwide technical services, spare parts, and remote diagnostic support. Bonals claims a 98% OEE rate even in challenging conditions, a 30% maintenance cost reduction versus alternatives, and up to 20x volume reduction through compaction. The company was founded circa 1910 as J. Bonals, operated for years as Eurotab-Bonals within the Eurotab Group, and became an independent, privately-held entity under that name in 2021. It is led by Director General Philippe Taste and supported by a regional sales structure covering Africa & Middle East, the Americas, and Europe & Asia, with an active footprint in humanitarian nutrition projects (Particles for Humanity, Gates Foundation-funded vitamin A bouillon initiative) alongside commercial enterprise customers.

Name

Bonals Technologies

Legal name

Bonals Technologies

Website

https://bonals.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bonals Technologies is a French privately-held industrial equipment manufacturer of powder compaction and tablet press machinery (rotary and eccentric presses, mixers, conveyors), selling turnkey production lines to bouillon, detergent, solid cosmetics, chemical, and pharmaceutical manufacturers across 50+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Compaction Equipment

NAICS

Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB), Form-Fill-Seal (Vertical & Horizontal) Machines (IMALAOAA), Bagging, Pouching & Sachet Packaging Machines (IMALAOAJ)

Keywords

• Tablet press machines
• Powder compaction equipment
• Rotary press machines
• Bouillon cube manufacturing
• Detergent tablet production

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint-Just-Saint-Rambert

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tablet Press Machines Sales: Sale of industrial compaction equipment including rotary presses (P20, P40, G200, M40D, M150), eccentric presses (BE40), horizontal turbulence mixers (MHT), screw conveyors, and G-Series equipment. Machines are sold as complete solutions with lead times of 4-6 months depending on capacity.
2. Turnkey Production Lines: Complete turnkey solutions for bouillon, detergent, and solid cosmetics production lines including equipment installation, integration, and commissioning.
3. Technical Services & Maintenance: Worldwide service for equipment maintenance and lifetime extension. Includes remote diagnostic services, technical training, and spare parts support through their global service network.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bonals Technologies designs, manufactures, and sells industrial tablet press machines and powder compaction equipment, including rotary presses (P20, P40, G200, M40D, M150), an eccentric press (BE40), horizontal turbulence mixers (MHT), and screw conveyors. The company provides complete turnkey production lines from powder formulation through to wrapped tablets for bouillon cubes, detergent tablets, and solid cosmetics, along with global maintenance, spare parts, and SmartPress condition monitoring services.

Product overview

Bonals Technologies is a compacting technology company offering a portfolio of tablet press machines and powder compaction equipment. The product lineup includes five models of rotary presses (P20, P40, G200, M40D, M150) ranging from medium to high speed, an eccentric press (BE40), horizontal turbulence mixer (MHT), screw conveyors, and the G-Serie (G25, G45, G45-Duplex). The company also provides turnkey solutions for Food & Beverage (bouillon cube production), Homecare (detergent tablets), and Solid Cosmetics applications. SmartPress is a companion software application providing condition monitoring, maintenance, and production reporting capabilities through the HMI interface.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• P20 Medium-Speed Rotary Press Medium-speed rotary press designed for entry-level players seeking reliable and easy-to-operate tablet press equipment, particularly for bouillon cube production.
• P40 High-Speed Rotary Press High-speed rotary press with dedicated compression technology designed for challenging environments, achieving 98% OEE for high-volume Food & Beverage tablet production.
• G200 High-Speed Rotary Press High-speed rotary press designed for large batches of detergent tablet operations in the Homecare sector with optimized configuration for high-volume production.
• M40D High-Speed Rotary Press High-speed rotary press for demanding tablet production applications with advanced compaction technology.
• M150 Medium-Speed Rotary Press Medium-speed rotary press offering reliable performance for various tablet production requirements.
• BE40 Eccentric Press Eccentric press machine using compressive force to transform powder into tablets of uniform sizes and thicknesses, featuring fixed stroke length, high accuracy, and cost-effective operation. Ideal for new producers.
• MHT Horizontal Turbulence Mixer Horizontal turbulence mixer designed for efficient blending and mixing of powder materials in the tablet production process, maximizing cost efficiency.
• Screw Conveyors Stainless steel Archimedean screw conveyors designed to continuously transport powder material using a spiral mechanism, with compact modular design, high temperature resistance, and versatile loading/unloading capabilities.
• G-Serie Presses (G25, G45, G45-Duplex) Series of presses including G25, G45, and G45-Duplex models offering versatile compaction solutions for various production requirements.
• Food & Beverage Turnkey Production Lines Complete turnkey solutions for bouillon and food tablet production lines including equipment installation, integration, and commissioning from powder to wrapped tablet.
• Homecare Turnkey Production Lines Complete turnkey solutions for detergent tablet production lines including equipment installation, integration, and commissioning for Homecare sector manufacturers.
• Solid Cosmetics Turnkey Production Lines Turnkey solutions for solid cosmetics production including compaction and packaging for solid toothpaste, skincare tablets, and other solid personal care products.
• Global Service and Maintenance Worldwide service for equipment maintenance and lifetime extension, including remote diagnostic services, technical training, and spare parts support through Bonals' global service network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) rate even in challenging conditions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Particles for HumanityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization working to transform medical technology for low-resource settings. Contracted Bonals Technologies to develop vitamin A enriched bouillon tablets for pre-commercial testing to address vitamin A deficiency affecting 190 million school children and 19 million pregnant women globally. Funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mulago Foundation, and King Philanthropies. Bonals contributes machinery and compaction expertise for humanitarian cause.
• SapalcoreTechnology or IntegrationPackaging partner cooperating with Bonals Technologies at the Technical Center in Barcelona for wrapping equipment demonstrations, showcasing integrated production line solutions from compaction through packaging.
• Theegarten-PacteccoreTechnology or IntegrationPackaging partner cooperating with Bonals Technologies at the Technical Center in Barcelona for cartoning equipment demonstrations, enabling complete Food & Beverage to Homecare tablet and cube packaging solutions.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• IMA Group: Italian multinational processing and packaging machinery leader serving pharma, food, cosmetics, and personal care. Overlapping capabilities in tablet compression and complete turnkey line integration, but much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): Major German processing and packaging equipment manufacturer. Competes in tablet press and packaging line integration with significant resources and a global installed base across F&B and homecare.
• GEA Group: Global industrial machinery group with equipment serving food, homecare, and chemical processing. Provides tablet compaction and complete processing line capabilities, though as part of a much larger and diversified portfolio.

Direct peers

• KORSCH AG: German manufacturer of tablet press machines serving pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. Closely comparable in offering rotary and single-station presses for powder compaction at industrial scale.
• Romaco Group: European processing and packaging machinery group (Kilian, Innojet, etc.) serving pharmaceutical and consumer goods. Comparable in offering tablet press solutions with integration into complete powder-to-packaged-product lines.
• Fette Compacting: German-headquartered global leader in tablet press machinery for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and chemical applications. Directly comparable product portfolio (rotary tablet presses) and overlapping customer base in powder compaction.
• ACG Group: Indian-headquartered global manufacturer of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical processing equipment, including tablet press machinery. Comparable in targeting solid dosage production at scale across emerging and developed markets.

Regional players

• Kikusui Seisakusho: Japanese manufacturer specializing in tablet press machines for pharmaceutical and food applications. Comparable product offering but primarily serving Asian markets, making it a regional rather than global direct competitor.

Others

• Theegarten-Pactec: German packaging machinery specialist for cartoning and wrapping. Bonals' strategic packaging integration partner for complete F&B and homecare tablet/cube solutions, representing an adjacent ecosystem player.
• Sapal: Swiss packaging machinery specialist for confectionery and food industries. Bonals' partnership partner for wrapping equipment at the Barcelona Technical Center, making it an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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