SKE EQUIPMENT

What SKE EQUIPMENT does

SKE Equipment (legally Ningbo ShihKuang Engineering Equipment Limited) is a Chinese specialty manufacturer of stainless steel fluid process control equipment for the brewing, beverage, and distillery industries, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Ningbo, Zhejiang. The company operates as a core subsidiary of SKE&EAGLE GROUP and designs, fabricates, and delivers turnkey brewery and beverage plant solutions spanning 1HL nanobrewery systems to 500KL vessels. Its product portfolio encompasses brewhouses (Pro, Senior, Commercial tiers), cylindroconical fermenters, brite/serving/cellar tanks, flash and cabinet pasteurizers, RO-based de-alcoholization systems, inline carbonation and blending systems, distillation equipment, CIP carts and stations, RO water treatment, yeast propagation systems, keg washing and filling lines, and canning lines, plus specialty tanks (mixing, IBC, dairy, wine, processing). Proprietary technologies include Eco-Mode CIP (40% water savings), dual-zone mash jackets with ±0.3°C precision, plate heat exchanger pasteurizers with 80% energy recovery, PHX & Loop design (85-90% energy reduction), and RO dealcoholization that preserves 95% of flavor compounds. The company holds ASME, PED, AS1210, CE, UL, ISO9001, QS, and CCC certifications for global market access.

SKE sells primarily through direct enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing tailored to each customer's brewer specifications, capacity, automation level, and material requirements (SS304 vs SS316L). The revenue model combines one-time hardware sales (brewery equipment manufacturing), turnkey project delivery (design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, training), and recurring after-sales services (24/7 technical support, one-year warranty, lifetime engineering support, remote diagnostics, spare parts). Manufacturing is conducted across two China facilities — the Ningbo headquarters plus a Shandong facility (Weifang) acquired in November 2023 — totaling over 10,000 sqm of fabrication capacity with more than 40 skilled workers. The company has expanded its commercial footprint with regional sales offices in Australia (Araluen QLD) and Spain (Málaga), and participates in major international trade shows including Drinktec, CBC, Brew Asia, BeviTec, CBCE, and BrauBeviale. Its customer base spans craft breweries (micro, nano, brewpubs), commercial breweries (15HL to 500HL with annual outputs from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of tons), distilleries, kombucha and cold brew coffee producers, and non-alcoholic beverage manufacturers. Notable enterprise customers include Lǔzhou Brewery (150,000-ton capacity expansion), Shandong Panda Live Beer (160,000-ton craft brewery), Lushui Brewery (200,000 KL/year benchmark plant), and Fulujia Fresh Beer (50,000-ton/year production hub).

Name

SKE EQUIPMENT

Legal name

Ningbo ShihKuang Engineering Equipment Limited

Website

https://skeequipment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SKE Equipment is a Chinese OEM manufacturer founded in 2000 and headquartered in Ningbo, specializing in turnkey brewery, beverage, and distillery equipment ranging from 1HL nanobrewery systems to 500KL commercial vessels, serving craft and commercial breweries, distilleries, and beverage producers globally through direct enterprise sales and regional offices in Australia and Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brewery & Distillery Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Breweries (312120)

SIC

Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging & Production Breweries (Limited/No On-site Service) (THAFALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Non-Alcoholic Beverage Bottling/Canning & Packaging Operations (AFAFABAO), Kegging & Draught Packaging Operations (AFAFAJAI)

Keywords

• Brewery equipment manufacturing
• Distillery equipment supplier
• Stainless steel brewing tanks
• Turnkey brewery solutions
• Craft brewing machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Ningbo

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brewery Equipment Manufacturing & Sales: Custom brewery, beverage, and distillery equipment manufacturing and direct sales. Products include brewhouses, fermenters, cellaring tanks, distillation systems, pasteurizers, CIP systems, and ancillary equipment. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales with options for customization.
2. Turnkey Project Delivery: End-to-end turnkey solutions spanning design, manufacturing, consulting, control system integration, and project delivery for breweries, distilleries, and beverage facilities. Includes installation support, training, and ongoing technical services.
3. Technical Support & After-Sales Services: 24/7 technical support, one-year warranty, lifetime engineering support, remote diagnostics, and preventive maintenance services. Revenue generated through service contracts and spare parts sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SKE Equipment designs and manufactures custom stainless steel brewing, beverage, distillation, and process equipment for breweries, distilleries, and beverage producers worldwide. Its core products are brewhouse systems (Pro, Senior, Commercial), fermenters, brite beer tanks, pasteurizers (flash and cabinet), CIP cleaning systems, RO de-alcoholization units, distillation systems, and turnkey brewery plant solutions ranging from 1HL nanobreweries to 500HL commercial-scale facilities.

Product overview

SKE Equipment is a specialized fluid process control solutions provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of industrial brewing, beverage, distillery, and processing equipment. The product range spans from 1HL nanobrewery to 300HL commercial brewery systems, and includes core product lines: Brewhaus Pro/Senior/Commercial brewhouse systems, fermenters, brite beer tanks, cellar tanks, keg washing/filling equipment, pasteurization systems (flash and cabinet), de-alcoholization systems, carbonation/blending systems, distillation systems, extraction plants, and various specialty tanks (IBC totes, mixing tanks, process tanks). The portfolio also includes CIP cleaning systems, water treatment (RO plants), yeast propagation technology, and turnkey project services. Products are designed for scalability across craft breweries, brewpubs, distilleries, kombucha, cold brew coffee, and broader beverage industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SKE&EAGLE GROUP: Parent group organization encompassing SKE and related entities including Eagle Group companies.

Products and services

• Brewhaus Pro Compact brewhouse system designed for brewpub, nanobrewery, and small-scale brewery or pilot operations. Produces up to 2 batches per day in sizes from 2HL–20HL, with self-cleaning CIP function and skid design for plug-and-play installation.
• Brewhaus Senior Multi-batch brewhouse designed for mid-size breweries producing 4 to 10 batches per day. Average sizes from 15hl to 50hl with full automation integration.
• Brewhaus Commercial Complete commercial brewery system including grain handling, brewhouse, cellar tanks, RO plant, CIP station, piping system, and brewing automation components for large-scale production.
• Fermenter (Cylindroconical Tank) Pressure-rated fermentation vessels for beer fermentation with conical bottoms for yeast collection. Available in various configurations including Yorkshire square for wild sour fermentations.
• Brite Beer Tank Bright beer tanks for carbonation and storage of finished beer. Available in vertical, horizontal, or stacked configurations with gas protection welding and polished finishes.
• Serving Tank Beer serving and holding tanks for draft beer systems.
• Yeast Propagation System System for yeast expansion and propagation including single-vessel integration, rotor pump transport to preserve yeast activity, weighing module for accurate metering, and temperature control with IFM temperature sensor.
• Flash Pasteurizer Continuous HTST pasteurization system with up to 5,000 L/hr throughput, 80% energy recovery via Eco-Mode Regeneration, and 30-minute CIP cycles. Features plug-and-play design and self-CIP function.
• Cabinet Pasteurizer Stainless steel pasteurizer cabinet using built-in steam boiler for sterilization of bottled and canned beverages at 135°C with automatic temperature and time control.
• De-Alcoholization System (RO-based) Reverse osmosis dealcoholization system for craft breweries reducing ABV to below 0.5% with only 10% aroma/flavor loss. Capacity options of 3HL, 5HL, and 10HL per hour.
• Inline Carbonation and Blending System Continuous carbonation system for beer and beverages with integrated blending function, available in manual, semi-automatic, and fully automatic configurations.
• Distillation System Complete distillation equipment for craft spirits including pot stills, column stills, and modular systems for bourbon and spirits production.
• Extraction Plant Multi-function extraction and concentration system for beverages, pharmaceuticals, and brewing applications with compact design and high efficiency.
• Kombucha Brewhouse Kombucha brewing system for craft kombucha production.
• Coffee Cold Brewing Equipment Cold brew coffee production equipment and systems for craft cold brew coffee producers.
• RO Water Treatment Plant Reverse osmosis water treatment plant for beverage production water purification.
• CIP Cart Portable Clean-In-Place cart system in SS304/316L construction with standard 50–200 liter sizes, digital temperature controller, and CE/UL certification.
• CIP System Stationary CIP cleaning system for brewery cleaning operations featuring Eco-Mode chemical sequencing with alkali and acid cycles that optimize cleaning efficacy with 40% less water and automated 360° spray coverage.
• Automatic Keg Washer KW-II Automatic keg washing machine with capacity of 30–40 kegs/hour, Siemens touch screen, dual 70L stainless steel rectangular tanks, pneumatic automatic valves, and protective guards.
• Canning Line Pro Professional canning line system for beer and beverage packaging.
• Keg Washer & Filler Combined keg washing and filling system for beer packaging operations.
• SKE Brewery Control System Brewery automation and control system for process management, providing user-friendly access to process control with flexible pasteurization options and automated cascade control loops.
• Malt Handling System Grain milling and malt handling equipment for brewing operations, including complete grain handling systems for commercial breweries.
• IBC Tote Stainless steel IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) tanks in 304/316L construction for liquid storage and transport in beer, kombucha, wine, and spirits applications.
• Mixing Tank Industrial mixing tanks in SS304 or SS316L with various agitator options (turbine, paddle, anchor, propeller, helical) for food, beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
• Beverage Production Line Complete turnkey beverage production line systems for industrial beverage producers.
• Turnkey Brewery Solutions Complete turnkey project services from 1HL nanobrewery to 300HL commercial brewery, including design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, consulting, control system integration, and ongoing technical services.
• Brewery Construction & Installation Brewery construction and installation services delivered as part of turnkey brewery projects.
• 100L Homebrewing System Entry-level 100L home brewing system for hobbyists and small-scale brewing.

Quantifiable outcome

• ±0.3°C mash temperature accuracy vs ±1.0°C standard equipment
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FermentiscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 April 2026SKE partnered with Fermentis, a leading company in brewing science and yeast technology, to deliver advanced pasteurization solutions. The partnership combines SKE's equipment manufacturing expertise with Fermentis's brewing science leadership to provide comprehensive solutions to brewing industry customers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Meura: Belgian specialist in brewing equipment and mash filtration — directly competes with SKE in craft and mid-size brewery brewhouses and process technology.
• Paulaner (Cobbbrau / Oneject) / Paul Mueller Company: US-based fabricator of stainless steel processing vessels, brewery tanks, and dairy/brewing equipment — direct peer in custom stainless process tank manufacturing for breweries and beverage producers.
• DME Process Systems: Specialized designer and fabricator of brewery and process plant equipment with focus on craft and commercial brewing projects — direct overlap on turnkey brewery delivery, brewhouses, and CIP integration.
• Ziemann Holvrieka: Specialist in breweries and tank manufacturing with a long history of turnkey brewhouse and process tank delivery. Closest direct peer to SKE given the focus on craft-to-commercial brewing equipment and stainless process vessels.
• Tiantai Brewery Equipment: Chinese OEM specializing in microbrewery and craft brewery equipment including brewhouses, fermenters, and brite tanks — directly competes with SKE for the craft/nanobrewery segment both domestically and on export.

Broad incumbents

• Pentair: Diversified water and fluid solutions company with brewing process equipment and flow/filtration products — competes with SKE on water treatment (RO plants) and process fluid handling within brewery projects.
• Krones AG: Global German leader in beverage and brewery process equipment, packaging lines, and turnkey plant solutions. SKE competes at the smaller/craft end of Krones's market but overlaps on brewhouses, pasteurization, CIP, and turnkey plant delivery.
• GEA Group: Large diversified engineering group supplying process technology and components to breweries, dairies, and food/beverage producers. Overlap with SKE on brewhouses, separators, pasteurizers, CIP systems, and turnkey brewery plants.
• Alfa Laval: Swedish supplier of heat exchangers, separation equipment, fluid handling, and brewery process modules — directly comparable to SKE in pasteurizers, brewing process modules, membrane filtration, and CIP.

Emerging players

• Shanghai Hengcheng (Bright Brew / DME China): Chinese-based emerging brewery equipment manufacturer offering brewhouses, fermenters, and packaging — comparable emerging competitor to SKE in the mid-tier craft brewery market with similar cost-arbitrage positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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