What Winkle does

Winkle (粤东机械 / Yuedong Machinery, legal entity 广东粤东机械实业有限公司) is a Chinese manufacturer of automated food and beverage packaging machinery, headquartered in Shantou, Guangdong Province. Founded in 1993, the company designs and builds filling and sealing equipment across five product categories — cup packaging machines (SCF series cup forming/filling/sealing, DCB-Z series clean-type fillers, ZCF-BQ roll-film sealers, DCG jelly/pudding machines), bag packaging machines (self-standing bag fillers ZCX-ZD and ZZCX-ZD-G1), bottle packaging machines (DCP ultra-clean bottle fillers, ZCF combined filling/capping, Ultraclean weighing-filling-capping 4-in-1 machines for PET), beverage machines (ice cream fillers, dual-function cup fillers), and upstream plastic machinery (BZD sheet extruders, ZDY-660 hydraulic cup formers, ZCP blow molding units, ZXGFR rotary tube fillers). Its technology platform integrates Siemens PLC+HMI control, Banner photoelectric sensors, SEW servo motors, Festo pneumatics, and Omron/Panasonic automation components, with proprietary sterilization methods including VHP hydrogen peroxide dry sterilization and H2O2 aerosol dry sterilization (achieving log4 sterility on PET with ≤0.5ppm residue). The company holds 330 patents (30+ invention patents, 290+ utility model patents), has formulated 1 national standard and 7 enterprise standards, and achieved 3 provincial-level technological appraisals with 2 at international advanced level.

Winkle serves enterprise customers in three primary verticals — dairy (yogurt, milk, fermented dairy, viscous fruit-containing products), beverages (juice, functional drinks, ready-to-drink), and food processing (jelly, pudding, prepared meals, snacks, pet food) — plus secondary exposure to condiments and ice cream. Its revenue model combines one-time capital equipment sales (large-ticket enterprise deals, quote-based pricing with no public list prices) with aftermarket revenue from CIP/SOP cleaning systems, spare parts, and technical support. The company operates a direct enterprise sales motion, exporting to 98-103 countries through a headquarters sales team in Shantou supported by 7 wholly-owned international offices in the United States, Brazil, Australia, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, South Africa, and Indonesia. Founder and General Manager Li Yueyun holds Vice Chairman positions at both the China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Association and the China Dairy Industry Association, and Executive Vice Chairman at the Guangdong Food and Packaging Machinery Association.

The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no evidence of institutional equity, venture capital, or private equity involvement. It holds ISO9001 and CE certifications, is recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise with a Well-known Trademark in Guangdong Province, and operates a provincial-level Aseptic Packaging Equipment Engineering Research Center. Its operating infrastructure comprises two standard factory buildings totaling over 50,000 sqm in the Shantou Special Economic Zone (Taiwan Business Investment Zone, Haojiang section, Unit D02).

Name

Winkle

Legal name

广东B体育官方网站-B体育（中国）机械实业

Website

https://winkle-it.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Winkle (粤东机械) is a Chinese manufacturer of automated food and beverage packaging machinery, producing cup, bottle, bag, and plastic container filling and sealing equipment for enterprise dairy, beverage, and food processing customers across 98-103 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Packaging Machinery

NAICS

Packaging Machinery Manufacturing (333993)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Capping, Sealing & Closing Machines (IMAHAOAG), Blow Molding & Thermoforming Packaging Equipment (Bottle/Tray Making) (IMALAOAK)

Keywords

• Packaging machinery
• Filling sealing equipment
• Cup filling machines
• Bottle packaging equipment
• Aseptic packaging systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Shantou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Packaging Machinery Manufacturing & Sales: Manufactures and sells automated filling and sealing packaging machinery for food, dairy, beverage, and related industries. Products include cup machines, bottle machines, bag machines, and plastic machinery. Revenue derived from direct equipment sales to enterprise customers, likely with professional services for installation and commissioning.
2. Aftermarket Services & Parts: Provides CIP (Clean-In-Place) cleaning systems, SOP (Sanitation-Out-of-Place) services, spare parts, and technical support for installed equipment base.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Winkle (粤东机械) manufactures and sells automated filling and sealing packaging machinery for the dairy, beverage, and food processing industries. Its product portfolio spans cup, bottle, bag, and plastic container packaging machines with options ranging from clean to ultra-clean to fully aseptic sterility levels. The company also provides downstream equipment such as plastic sheet extrusion, hydraulic cup forming, and blow molding units.

Product overview

Winkle is a comprehensive food and packaging machinery company offering a full portfolio of filling and sealing equipment across five product categories: cup packaging machines (including SCF series cup forming/filling/sealing, DCB-Z series single-film clean machines, ZCF-BQ series roll-film sealers, and DCG jelly/pudding machines), bag packaging machines (ZCX-ZD and ZZCX-ZD-G1 self-standing bag fillers), bottle packaging machines (DCP-H-A and DCP-Z-A ultra-clean bottle fillers, ZCF-30/36/48 combined filling/capping machines), beverage machines (ZCF-XQ-G2 ice cream fillers), and plastic machinery (Ultraclean weighing灌装capping combinators, BZD sheet extruders, ZDY-660 hydraulic cup formers, ZCP blow molding units, ZXGFR rotary tube fillers). The product line serves the dairy, beverage, condiment, and prepared food industries with machines ranging from clean to aseptic sterility levels, featuring automation from cup/bottle/bag feeding through filling, sealing, coding, and sometimes downstream packaging integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SCF Series Plastic Cup Forming, Filling and Sealing Packaging Machine (SCF塑料连杯成型灌装封口包装机系列) SCF-TB and HSF series plastic cup forming, filling, and sealing packaging machines for dairy products (yogurt, milk, butter), beverages, sauces, and products with fruit/nut additions. Performs automatic cup forming, labeling, filling, sealing, date printing, and cutting, supporting 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24 cup configurations. Sold to enterprise food and dairy manufacturers.
• DCB-Z-A Series Single-Film Clean-Type Cup Filling and Sealing Packaging Machine (DCB-Z-A系列杯装单片膜洁净型自动充填封口包装机) Single-film clean-type automatic cup filling and sealing packaging machine with VHP hydrogen peroxide dry sterilization, aseptic air replacement, layered sauce filling, dynamic mixing, and CIP cleaning systems for liquid products such as yogurt, milk, and juice beverages. Sold to dairy and beverage manufacturers.
• DCB-Z-B Automated High-Performance Aluminum Container Packaging Series (DCB-Z-B自动化高性能铝盒包装系列) Automated high-performance aluminum container packaging series including vacuum gas-flushing sealing machines for aluminum trays (up to 15,000 boxes/hour) and aluminum foil film wrapping machines for meal boxes (up to 8,000 boxes/hour). Designed for pre-made meals, meat, and pet food requiring high-temperature sterilization. Sold to food processors.
• DCB-Z-C Cup Lid Dry Material Single-Film Sealing Machine (DCB-Z-C杯盖干料单片膜封口机) Cup lid dry material single-film sealing machine with automatic feeding, filling, membrane application, and sealing for cup lid packaging of dry materials. Sold to food processors.
• DCB-Z-D Potato Chip Paper Tube Sealing Packaging Machine (DCB-Z-D薯片纸管封口包装机) Potato chip paper tube sealing packaging machine with servo-controlled paper tube feeding, single-film application, and capping. Maximum capacity: 8,000 tubes/hour. Sold to snack food manufacturers.
• ZCF-BQ Series Cup Automatic Filling and Sealing Machine - Roll Film Sealing (ZCF-BQ系列杯装自动充填封口机-卷膜封口) Cup automatic filling and sealing machine with roll film sealing; complete automation from cup stacking to detection, sterilization, sauce/fruit filling, mixing, membrane application, coding, sealing, cutting, and lidding. Suitable for high-viscosity yogurt, ice cream, salads, and beverages. Sold to dairy and food manufacturers.
• ZCF-BQ-G2 Bowl-Type Roll Film Vacuum and Inert Gas Flushing Automatic Filling and Sealing Machine (ZCF-BQ-G2 碗装卷膜抽真空充惰性气体全自动充填封口机) Bowl-type roll film vacuum and inert gas flushing automatic filling and sealing machine; vacuum before sealing with optional inert gas flushing to extend shelf life. Suitable for fast food boxes and seafood requiring vacuum preservation. Sold to food processors.
• ZCF-XQ-G1 Series Cup Dual-Function (Single-Film and Roll-Film) Automatic Filling and Sealing Machine (ZCF-XQ-G1系列杯装单片膜卷膜一机两用全自动充填封口机) Dual-function cup filling and sealing machine supporting both single-film and roll-film sealing for different cup sizes. Suitable for coffee milk, milk, yogurt, ice cream, and juice, with HMI + PLC control system. Sold to dairy and beverage manufacturers.
• ZCF-XQ-G2 Ice Cream Automatic Filling and Sealing Machine (ZCF-XQ-G2冰淇淋自动填充封口机) Ice cream automatic filling and sealing machine for chilled liquids including ice cream, crushed ice, artificial dairy, salads, juices, and beverages. Supports single or dual-color material filling. Sold to dairy and frozen dessert manufacturers.
• DCG Jelly and Pudding Automatic Filling and Sealing Machine (DCG果冻、布丁自动充填封口机) Jelly and pudding automatic filling and sealing machine for single-color cup packaging. High-speed film-saving model with 10-15% improved film utilization vs. traditional machines, with automatic pressure adjustment and direct heating sealing. Sold to confectionery and dessert manufacturers.
• DCG-D/T/F Multi-Color Jelly and Pudding Automatic Filling and Cooling Sealing Machine (DCG-D/T/F多色果冻、布丁自动充填冷却封口机) Multi-color jelly and pudding automatic filling and cooling sealing machine for small-capacity cup packaging with built-in quantitative filling, insulation, filtered cooling air circulation, and energy-efficient design. Sold to confectionery manufacturers.
• ZZCX-ZD-G1 Continuous Multi-Turntable Self-Standing Bag Automatic Filling and Capping Machine (ZZCX-ZD-G1自立袋连续式全自动充填旋盖机) Continuous multi-turntable self-standing bag automatic filling and capping machine with automatic bag feeding, detection, filling, bag cleaning, lid sorting, capping, and discharge. Suitable for pouch-packed jelly, soy milk, dairy, oil, water, juice, and condiments. Sold to food and beverage manufacturers.
• ZCX-ZD Series Single-Turntable Step-Drive Self-Standing Bag Automatic Filling and Capping Machine (ZCX-ZD系列自立袋全自动充填旋盖机) Single-turntable step-drive self-standing bag automatic filling and capping machine with PLC and touchscreen control, automatic feeding, filling, bag cleaning, capping, and detection. Suitable for single and double slot spout bags. Sold to food and beverage manufacturers.
• DCP-H-A Series Ultra-Clean Horizontal Bottle Single-Film Filling and Sealing Packaging Machine (DCP-H-A系列超洁净瓶装横向单片膜充填封口包装机)

Quantifiable outcome

• Production capacity up to 15,000 boxes/hour for aluminum box packaging lines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Siemens (西门子)supportingTechnology or IntegrationSiemens provides PLC control systems and touchscreen interfaces integrated into Winkle's packaging machinery for temperature control and automated process management.
• Festo (费斯托)supportingTechnology or IntegrationFesto provides pneumatic components and valve systems for Winkle's automated filling and sealing equipment.
• SEW-EurodrivesupportingTechnology or IntegrationSEW provides servo motors and减速伺服电机 (servo reduction motors) for precision motion control in Winkle's packaging equipment.
• Omron (欧姆龙)supportingTechnology or IntegrationOmron provides automation and control components used in Winkle's filling and sealing machinery.
• Panasonic (松下)supportingTechnology or IntegrationPanasonic provides automation and control components used in Winkle's packaging equipment.
• Banner EngineeringsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAmerican Banner provides photoelectric sensors (美国Banner光电眼) for product detection and quality control in Winkle's packaging lines.
• China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Association (中国食品和包装机械工业协会)coreOthersWinkle serves as Vice Chairman (副会长) of the China Food and Packaging Machinery Industry Association, indicating a leadership position in the industry.
• China Dairy Industry Association (中国乳制品工业协会)coreOthersWinkle serves as Vice Chairman (副理事长) of the China Dairy Industry Association. CEO Li Yueyun also serves as Vice Chairman. The company won a special technology invention award at the association's 2018 annual conference.
• Guangdong Food and Packaging Machinery Association (广东省食品和包装机械协会)coreOthersWinkle serves as Executive Vice Chairman (常务副会长) of the Guangdong Food and Packaging Machinery Association.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GEA Group: German supplier of process technology and filling/packaging equipment for dairy, food, and beverage. Overlaps with Winkle in aseptic filling and dairy processing equipment and competes in the same China-dairy/China-beverage customer set.
• ProMach: US-based packaging machinery provider serving food, beverage, dairy, and consumer goods. Comparable in offering integrated cup, bottle, and container filling/sealing systems and aftermarket services to enterprise customers.
• Krones AG: German manufacturer of complete filling and packaging lines for the beverage and liquid food industry. Closely comparable in product categories (PET/bottle/can/bag filling systems) and serves major dairy and beverage manufacturers globally.
• Tetra Pak: Swiss-Swedish global leader in aseptic carton and filling equipment for dairy, juice, and liquid food. Most direct competitor to Winkle in ultra-clean/aseptic cup and bottle filling technology and serves the same dairy and beverage end customers.
• Coesia Group: Italian industrial group of packaging machinery companies (including GDM, IPI, and FlexLink). Comparable in filling/sealing equipment for dairy, personal care, and consumer goods; competes in similar tender processes for global dairy and beverage plants.
• Syntegon (formerly Bosch Packaging Technology): German packaging machinery manufacturer with strong liquid and dairy filling lines. Comparable in bottling, cup filling, and aseptic packaging systems for food and beverage manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• IMA S.p.A. Italian packaging machinery group serving food, dairy, beverage, pharma, and personal care. Comparable in filling/sealing equipment for dairy and beverage (especially processed/aseptic lines), though pharma is a larger share of IMA's mix.

Emerging players

• Ishida Co., Ltd. Japanese manufacturer of multi-head weighers, bag makers, and packaging lines for snacks and food. Most relevant to Winkle's ZCX-ZD self-standing bag packaging line and snack/pet food filling equipment.
• Multivac: German packaging machinery specialist in traysealing, thermoforming, and vacuum/gas-flushing packaging. Directly comparable to Winkle's aluminum box and vacuum/inert gas flushing packaging lines for prepared meals and seafood.

Regional players

• Hualian Machinery: Chinese packaging machinery manufacturer with extensive cup, bottle, and bag filling equipment lines. Closest domestic Chinese peer to Winkle in product portfolio and target end-markets (dairy, beverage, prepared food).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

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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