Bibotech

What Bibotech does

Bibotech is a Belgian manufacturer of automated brewery equipment, headquartered in Herstal, Belgium. Founded by former craft brewers who designed equipment to solve their own production challenges, the company focuses exclusively on the small-to-medium craft brewery segment with three core product lines: BiboKeg (automated keg washing, 10-30 kegs/hour), BiboFill (semi-automatic keg filling with 2 or 4 station configurations up to 180 kegs/hour and +/- 50ml fill accuracy via IFM flow sensors), and BiboCombi (a combined 2-in-1 washer/filler with touchscreen control and independent caustic/acid tanks). The technology stack centers on recipe-driven CIP (Clean-In-Place) automation with configurable parameters (time, temperature, chemical concentration, mechanical action), touchscreen HMIs, and pulsed cleaning technology, all designed and manufactured in Belgium.

The company's business model is direct hardware sales of capital equipment to craft breweries, supplemented by installation, commissioning, and after-sales services covered by a 12-month European warranty. Pricing is quote-based with no public price list, and the go-to-market relies on website lead capture, field sales consultation at European trade fairs, and word-of-mouth from craft brewery customers. Distribution is direct with no resellers; however, Bibotech has built a partner ecosystem (ACAS for CraftFill Keykeg systems, EZIO for canning and depalletizing, NDL CRAFT for fermentation tanks and brewery fittings) that allows it to offer complementary equipment while maintaining the after-sales relationship and warranty responsibility.

Bibotech is a micro-company operating with approximately five named team members covering engineering, automation, electrical, electromechanical, and sales functions. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, no institutional investors, and no parent company. Customer evidence spans multiple European countries including Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Romania, with testimonials emphasizing technical expertise, equipment durability (one customer still using a 2022-purchased unit three years later), and responsive service from the founder/Managing Director David.

Name

Bibotech

Legal name

Bibotech

Website

https://bibotech.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bibotech is a Belgian manufacturer of automated keg washing and filling equipment (BiboKeg, BiboFill, BiboCombi) designed specifically for small-to-medium craft breweries across Europe. The company sells directly via quote-based pricing, backed by installation, commissioning, and a partner ecosystem for complementary brewery equipment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Brewery Automation Equipment

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914), Fluid Power Pump and Motor Manufacturing (333996)

SIC

Pumps & Pumping Equipment (3561), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Kegging & Draught Packaging Operations (AFAFAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Bottling Line Maintenance, Automation & Integration Services (AFAFAJAN)

Keywords

• Brewery automation equipment
• Keg washing systems
• Keg filling machinery
• Craft brewery equipment
• Clean-in-place systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Herstal

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Keg Washing Equipment Sales: Sale of automated and semi-automatic keg washing systems (BiboKeg, BiboCombi) to craft breweries. One-time capital equipment purchase with optional installation and commissioning services.
2. Keg Filling Equipment Sales: Sale of keg filling systems (BiboFill) ranging from 2 to 4 station configurations. One-time purchase with technical support and after-sales service.
3. Installation and Commissioning Services: Technical field services including equipment installation verification and operational commissioning. Technician deployment to customer sites for setup and training.
4. Partner Equipment Sales: Distribution of complementary brewery equipment through partner ecosystem (fermentation tanks, fittings, canning systems) with Bibotech after-sales support and 12-month European warranty.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bibotech designs and manufactures automated keg washing and filling equipment for small and medium-sized craft breweries. Its product portfolio includes BiboKeg (automated keg washer, 10-30 kegs/hour), BiboFill (semi-automatic keg filler, 20-180 kegs/hour), and BiboCombi (combined washer-filler 2-in-1 system), all featuring touchscreen control, Clean-In-Place (CIP) automation, and high-precision flow sensors. The company also offers installation, commissioning, and after-sales support services across Europe.

Product overview

Bibotech is a Belgian manufacturer of automated brewery equipment, offering a portfolio of three core products for keg washing and filling operations: BiboKeg (automated keg washing system for 10-30 kegs/hour), BiboFill (semi-automatic keg filling system with 2 or 4 stations, up to 180 kegs/hour), and BiboCombi (combined washing and filling system in a single unit). The products are designed for small to medium craft breweries to optimize keg processing workflows, featuring touchscreen interfaces, adjustable CIP parameters, and independent tank configurations. Bibotech also offers partner ecosystem equipment including canning systems and brewery fittings through distribution partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BiboFill: Keg filling system for 20 to 180 kegs per hour. Semi-automatic keg filler for stainless steel or plastic kegs.
• BiboKeg
• BiboCombi

Products and services

• BiboKeg Automated keg washing system designed for small to medium breweries, capable of washing 10 to 30 kegs per hour with adjustable CIP cleaning cycles, pulsing technology, and touchscreen parameter control. Targets craft breweries seeking to replace labor-intensive manual keg washing.
• BiboFill Semi-automatic keg filling system available in 2- or 4-station configurations, capable of filling up to 180 kegs per hour with +/- 50 ml accuracy using IFM flow sensors. Supports stainless steel and plastic kegs with counter-pressure filling, initial inertization, and final pressure control, managed via touchscreen. Targets craft breweries needing high-accuracy automated filling.
• BiboCombi Semi-automatic combined keg washer and filler 2-in-1 system featuring a touchscreen interface, two independent tanks with dedicated pumps for caustic soda and acid, electric heating, pulsed cleaning technology, automatic and manual operating modes, and optional steam sterilization. Targets small breweries seeking washing and filling in a single compact unit.
• Installation and Commissioning Services Field-based installation and commissioning service delivered by Bibotech's technical team, covering equipment setup, operational verification, and operator training at customer brewery sites across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• Keg washing capacity: 10-30 kegs/hour (BiboKeg) and filling capacity: 20-180 kegs/hour (BiboFill)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ACAS (CraftFill)coreTechnology or IntegrationCraftFill system for Keykeg and keg filling recommended through Bibotech ecosystem. Bibotech provides after-sales service and 12-month European warranty for these complementary filling solutions.
• EZIO (S1 Canning Machine)coreTechnology or IntegrationS1 counter-pressure beer canning machine and CraftCube 8-1 canning system offered through partner ecosystem. Bibotech provides technical support and warranty coverage for these solutions.
• NDL CRAFTcoreTechnology or IntegrationFermentation tanks, bright tanks, and brewery fittings (malt mills, hot water tanks, brewing kettles, heat exchangers, cooling systems) offered through NDL partnership. Bibotech provides after-sales service and 12-month European warranty for equipment evaluated and selected by Bibotech engineering team.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Krones AG: Global leader in beverage packaging and brewery equipment. While Krones targets large industrial brewers with high-throughput lines, it increasingly offers smaller-scale keg and canning solutions that overlap with Bibotech's craft brewery product range.
• GEA Group: Major industrial brewery and beverage processing equipment supplier. GEA provides separation, homogenization, and keg processing technology at industrial scale, but also serves mid-market breweries that overlap with Bibotech's customer profile.
• Della Toffola Group: Italian beverage equipment manufacturer offering keg washing, filling, and complete brewery plants. Comparable to Bibotech because Della Toffola operates from the same European industrial base and serves craft-to-mid-market breweries.
• CFT Group: Italian supplier of process and packaging equipment for the beverage industry, including keg and bottle fillers. CFT serves mid-market breweries across Europe with similar automation features to Bibotech's BiboFill.
• KHS Group: Established German manufacturer of filling and packaging systems for beverages, including keg washing and filling technology. KHS is a broad-line incumbent whose smaller-capacity systems overlap directly with Bibotech's craft brewery offerings.

Emerging players

• Speidel: German manufacturer of small-scale brewing and fermentation equipment popular among nano and home-brewing segments. Speidel addresses a smaller-volume tier but overlaps with Bibotech's small-craft-brewery target market on tanks and processing equipment.

Direct peers

• Pro Engineering and Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of small-to-medium scale keg washers, keg fillers, and brewhouse equipment for craft breweries. Direct peer because Pro Engineering serves the same craft-scale throughput window (10–180 kegs/hour) as Bibotech with comparable CIP-integrated systems.
• Meheen Manufacturing: US craft brewery equipment specialist building small-to-medium capacity keg washers and brewhouses. Comparable because Meheen serves the same craft-scale capacity and emphasizes rugged, brewery-floor-friendly designs similar to Bibotech's approach.
• Portland Kettle Works: Manufacturer of brewhouses and complementary brewery equipment for craft producers. While stronger in brewhouses than keg filling, PKW competes in the same craft brewery capital equipment category and shares Bibotech's founder-operator heritage.

Regional players

• ACD Cesano: Italian specialist in brewery and beverage processing equipment with a strong footprint in southern Europe. ACD Cesano is comparable to Bibotech in scale, product focus on mid-market craft breweries, and European craft-segment positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/bibotech.eu
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bibotech
• Instagraminstagram.com/bibotech.eu
• Xx.com/bibotecheu

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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