TECH FORUM GmbH

What TECH FORUM GmbH does

TECH FORUM GmbH is an Austrian industrial equipment distributor and service provider headquartered in Pettenbach, Upper Austria, founded in 2013 by Poly-clip System (the German world market leader in clip closure technology) and operating since 2014. The company holds exclusive Austrian distribution rights for Poly-clip System clip machines, clips, loops, and automation systems, and has assembled a portfolio of ten additional European brand principals covering the full food processing and packaging value chain: Günther Maschinenbau (injectors, tumblers, coating), EKOMEX (grinders, separators, mixers), VETEC Anlagenbau (smoking, cooking, climate ripening), WEBOMATIC (vacuum packaging, tray sealing), Pujolàs (ham fillers, presses), Eberhardt (turbo tumblers, butcher equipment), ARCtecno (peeling machines), TECNOVAC (tray sealers), Promar (functional food additives, brine systems, spice mixes), and Themis Biotechnology (industrial waste reduction). Complementary offerings include certified refurbished used machinery and a service portfolio spanning preventive maintenance, on-site repair, production optimization consulting, and operator training.

Name

TECH FORUM GmbH

Legal name

TECH FORUM GmbH

Website

https://techforum.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TECH FORUM GmbH is an Austrian B2B distributor and service provider of industrial food processing and packaging equipment, holding exclusive Austrian rights for Poly-clip System and 10 additional European brand principals, serving meat, dairy, vegan, pet food and technical product manufacturers nationwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Food Processing Equipment Distribution & Service

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Restaurant & Commercial Kitchen Equipment Wholesale (AFAIALAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Food Preparation Equipment & Smallwares Wholesale (AFAIALAK)

Keywords

• Food processing equipment
• Packaging machinery distribution
• Clip machines
• Industrial food machinery
• Meat processing equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Pettenbach

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New machinery sales: Sale of new food processing and packaging machines from partner brands including Poly-clip System, Günther Maschinenbau, EKOMEX, VETEC Anlagenbau, WEBOMATIC, Pujolàs, Eberhardt, ARCtecno, TECNOVAC, and others. Machines include clip machines, injectors, tumblers, mixers, separators, vacuum packagers, tray sealers, and thermal systems.
2. Stock/used machinery sales: Sale of refurbished and used food processing machines including overhauled and demonstration machines, offered at a price-performance advantage over new equipment.
3. Consumables and spare parts: Supply of consumable materials such as clips, loops, and other spare parts for the machines sold and serviced.
4. Technical service, maintenance and repair: Preventive maintenance, technical on-site service, troubleshooting, and repair services performed by a geographically distributed network of mobile technicians, with spare parts sourced from the central warehouse or via overnight delivery.
5. Training and application consulting: On-site training services covering both technical operation and production processes to ensure optimal machine utilization and reduce operating costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TECH FORUM GmbH distributes and services industrial food processing and packaging machinery from a portfolio of European brand principals (Poly-clip System, Günther Maschinenbau, EKOMEX, VETEC Anlagenbau, WEBOMATIC, Pujolàs, Eberhardt, TECNOVAC, ARCtecno, Promar, Themis). The company sells new and refurbished machines, supplies consumables and spare parts, and delivers preventive maintenance, on-site repair, production optimization consulting, and operator training to Austrian food producers.

Product overview

TECH FORUM GmbH is an Austrian distributor and service provider for industrial food processing equipment, founded in 2013 as a subsidiary of Poly-clip System. The company offers a diversified portfolio of physical industrial machinery and consumables across multiple brands: Poly-clip System (clipping machines and consumables), Günther Maschinenbau (injectors, tumblers, coating systems), Ekomex-Pilsniak (meat grinders, separators, mixers), VETEC Anlagenbau (thermal processing systems), WEBOMATIC (vacuum packaging), Pujolàs (ham filling/pressing), Eberhardt (tumblers and butcher equipment), TECNOVAC (tray sealers), ARCtecno (peeling machines), Promar (food additives/spices), and Themis (waste reduction technology). The company also sells refurbished used machines and provides comprehensive service including maintenance, technical support, and spare parts supply throughout Austria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Poly-clip System clip machines and consumables
• Günther Maschinenbau food processing equipment
• EKOMEX meat processing machines
• VETEC Anlagenbau thermal processing systems
• WEBOMATIC vacuum packaging machines
• Pujolàs filling and pressing machines
• Eberhardt butcher and tumbler equipment
• TECNOVAC tray sealers and packaging machines
• ARCtecno peeling machines
• Promar food additives and spices
• Themis waste reduction systems
• Refurbished / used food processing machines (Lagermaschinen)

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Poly-clip SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Poly-clip System, the world market leader in clip machine technology, founded TECH FORUM GmbH in 2013 as its Austrian representative and distributor. TECH FORUM sells the full range of Poly-clip System clip machines (manual, semi-automatic, fully automatic), automation systems, clips, and loops. Poly-clip System holds over 800 patents and serves food and non-food industries globally.
• Günther MaschinenbaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGünther Maschinenbau is a German manufacturer of food processing equipment (injection, tumbling, massaging, coating, pressing). TECH FORUM distributes Günther products in Austria, including brine injectors (PI series), tumblers (GPS series), mixers, coating systems, and peripheral equipment. The company emphasizes over 40 years of experience in food processing technology.
• EKOMEX (Ekomex-Pilsniak)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEKOMEX is a Polish manufacturer of meat processing equipment including universal grinders (WW series), mixers, separators, and SINGRISET separation heads for automated bone and tendon removal. TECH FORUM distributes EKOMEX products in Austria, serving small to large meat processing operations.
• VETEC AnlagenbaucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVETEC Anlagenbau (formerly VEMAG Anlagenbau) specializes in thermal food treatment systems including AEROMAT smoke/cooking/cooling series, CLIMAMAT climate/maturation systems, smoke generators, and control technology. TECH FORUM distributes VETEC products in Austria for processing meat, sausage, poultry, fish, cheese, and plant-based products.
• WEBOMATICcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWEBOMATIC is a German manufacturer of vacuum packaging machines founded in 1958. Product range includes deep-drawing machines (ML-C series), tray sealers, chamber vacuum machines (table, single-chamber, double-chamber, chamber belt), and packaging materials. TECH FORUM distributes WEBOMATIC products in Austria.
• Eberhardt GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEberhardt GmbH is a German specialist in stainless steel food processing equipment including the TT Bastard 160 TurboTumbler (9x stronger than conventional tumblers), Food Finisher vacuum systems, and butcher shop equipment. TECH FORUM distributes Eberhardt products in Austria.
• PujolàsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPujolàs is a Spanish manufacturer (founded 1985) of filling and pressing machines for the meat industry, including the LAPEG muscle filler series for whole-muscle ham and sausage products. The company also produces form presses and deboning equipment. TECH FORUM distributes Pujolàs products in Austria.
• ARCtecnominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorARCtecno is a Spanish manufacturer of high-tech peeling machines for fiber, collagen, and cellulose casings. Products include the MPE1200 high-performance peeler (up to 1,000 sausages/hour) and the compact MPEC1200 (up to 500 sausages/hour). TECH FORUM distributes ARCtecno products in Austria.
• TECNOVACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTECNOVAC is an Italian manufacturer (founded 1988) of tray sealers and packaging machines for MAP, vacuum, skin, and thermoforming applications. Product lines include Olympia (semi-automatic), Athena (automatic), Orion (industrial in-line), and M3 (gastro/hot seal). TECH FORUM distributes TECNOVAC products in Austria.
• PromarminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPromar is a Polish company and major European food additive supplier (30 years in operation) offering Promasol (brine systems, functional additives), Proaroma (flavorings, spice mixes), Promix (alginate casings, coating systems), and Propuro (sterilized spices). The 12,000 m² facility employs over 200 people and holds BRC/IFS certifications. TECH FORUM distributes Promar products in Austria.
• Themis Biotechnology & Life ScienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThemis develops the patented WRT (Waste Recovery Technology) for industrial waste reduction up to 90% volume reduction through evaporation, drying, granulation, and mixing. Applications include sewage sludge, food industry wastewater, agricultural waste, and municipal solid waste. Controlled by Genesi software for real-time monitoring. TECH FORUM distributes Themis products in Austria.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 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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