Bectochem Lödige Process Technology

What Bectochem Lödige Process Technology does

Bectochem Lödige Process Technology is a joint venture between Bectochem (India) and Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH (Germany), incorporated in India in 2022 and headquartered in Mumbai. The company supplies industrial process equipment for mixing, granulation, drying, coating, and reacting applications, built around the patented Ploughshare® mechanical fluid-bed mixing technology invented by the German parent. Its portfolio spans horizontal and vertical Ploughshare Mixers (laboratory through continuous-operation models), DRUVATHERM® vacuum shovel dryers, Lödige Coater systems, Fluid Bed Processors, and supporting ancillary equipment such as WIP skids, bin washing stations, blenders, IBC containers, paste kettles, multi mills, and vacuum vibro shifters.

The business operates a direct enterprise field-sales model targeting industrial customers, generating revenue through capital equipment sales, spare parts, after-sales service, and annual maintenance contracts. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customers are concentrated in regulated verticals — pharmaceuticals and food lead, with additional exposure to API chemicals, cosmetics, plastics, metallurgy, building materials, environment, polysaccharides, and battery materials for electromobility. Quality credentials include ISO 9001:2015 (also DIN EN ISO 9001), ASME-U Designator for pressure vessels, and special-equipment manufacturing licenses for China and Korea, supporting GMP-compliant and FDA-regulated applications. Technology, engineering support, and quality standards are transferred from the German parent, while manufacturing leverages India-based cost structures.

The company cites over 35,000 cumulative machine deliveries from the Lödige technology platform, over 1,000 pharmaceutical systems, and over 1,000 environmental-technology units, with documented customer outcomes including 25% reduction in tablet coating time (Adcock Ingram Bangalore) and 30% utility savings on coating operations. It maintains an active international trade-show presence (CPHI, Anuga FoodTec, Interpack, Battery Show Europe/India, SOLIDS Dortmund, World of Concrete India) and serves markets across South Asia, Western Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

Name

Bectochem Lödige Process Technology

Legal name

Bectochem Loedige Process Technology Pvt. Ltd.

Website

https://bectochemloedige.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bectochem Lödige Process Technology is a Mumbai-based India–Germany joint venture that supplies German-engineered industrial process equipment — mixers, granulators, dryers, coaters, and fluid bed systems — to pharmaceutical, food, chemical, battery, and industrial manufacturers across South Asia and beyond.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mumbai

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Process Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial mixing, granulating, drying, coating, and reacting equipment including Ploughshare® Mixers, Vacuum Shovel Dryers, Fluid Bed Processors, Coaters, and related machinery. Equipment ranges from laboratory scale to production-scale machines.
2. After-Sales Services: Comprehensive after-sales support including maintenance, repair, calibration, training courses, and process engineering support. Remote maintenance and service level agreements available.
3. Spare Parts and Consumables: Supply of original and genuine spare parts and consumables for Lödige machines. Offers quick replacement, increased machine lifespan, and reasonable pricing.
4. Annual Maintenance Contracts: AMC services providing priority support, increased machine lifespan, and cost savings on breakdown repairs. Includes troubleshooting and regular check-ups.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bectochem Lödige Process Technology designs, manufactures, and supplies industrial process equipment for mixing, granulating, drying, coating, and reacting applications. The portfolio is built on the patented Ploughshare® mixing technology licensed from the German parent Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH and serves regulated and industrial sectors including pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals, building materials, metallurgy, environment, and batteries. Equipment ranges from laboratory scale (0.1–10 kg) to production scale (up to 1,800 kg batch), complemented by ancillary material handling, cleaning (WIP/CIP), and after-sales services.

Product overview

Bectochem Lödige Process Technology is a joint venture between Bectochem (India) and Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH (Germany), offering industrial process equipment based on German engineering standards. The product portfolio centers on the patented Ploughshare Mixer technology for mixing, granulation, drying, coating, and reacting processes. Core products include horizontal and vertical Ploughshare Mixers (in laboratory, batch, and continuous configurations), Mixing Granulators, Vacuum Shovel Dryers (DRUVATHERM), Fluid Bed Processors, and Coating Systems (BLC). These systems are complemented by ancillary equipment including WIP Skids, Bin Washing Stations, Blenders (Cage, Double Cone, Octagonal, V-Blender), material handling products (IBC Bins, Tablet Bins, IBC Lifts), and processing equipment (Paste Kettles, Multi Mills, Vacuum Vibro Shifters). The equipment serves regulated industries (pharmaceuticals, food, cosmetics) with GMP-compliant designs and hygienic options, as well as industrial sectors including API chemicals, building materials, plastics, metallurgy, environment, and batteries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lödige Ploughshare® Mixer for Batch Operation (Universal Design) Industrial-scale horizontal batch mixer using Ploughshare® technology for high-quality mixing of bulk solids, powders, and pumpable products, with residue-free discharge and application-specific wear protection for chemical, building material, metallurgy, and environmental applications.
• Lödige Ploughshare® Mixer for Continuous Operation Continuous horizontal mixer operating on the mechanical fluidized bed principle for high throughput processing with adjustable residence time and filling levels, used for industrial-scale continuous production.
• Lödige Ploughshare® Mixer (Hygienic Design) Batch mixer designed for pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetics industries with high surface quality (Ra < 0.8 µm), FDA-approved materials, and easy-clean design without dead zones for hygienic applications.
• Lödige Ploughshare® Mixer (Laboratory Machine) Laboratory-scale horizontal mixer using the mechanical fluidized bed principle for mixing, granulation, and coating of powders, granules, and pasty products. Available in sizes L1, L5, L10, L20, and L50 for R&D and process development.
• Lödige Mixing Granulator (Rapid Mixer Granulator) Vertical high-shear mixer for mixing, granulation, and sieving of pharmaceutical powders and granulated products. GMP-compliant design with modular WIP system, integrated sieve, and optional pressure shock resistance up to 12 bar.
• Lödige Vacuum Shovel Dryer DRUVATHERM® Batch vacuum dryer with frequency-controlled mixing tool for gentle thermal treatment of temperature-sensitive products. Combines mixing, granulation, drying, and cooling in a single vessel with efficient solvent recovery for API, pharmaceutical, and chemical applications.
• Lödige Vacuum Shovel Dryer DRUVATHERM® (Laboratory Machine) Laboratory-scale vacuum shovel dryer for product and process development with reliable scale-up to production scales. Suitable for drying suspensions, pastes, bulk goods, and powders.
• Lödige Coater System (BLC) Film and sugar coating system for tablets, mini tablets, pellets, and caplets. Features 15–100% filling variability without drum interchange, 100% tool-less discharge, patented pan geometry, concealed arms, and spiral baffles. Reliable scale-up from lab to production scale up to 1,400 kg, delivering 30% utility savings and up to 15% coating solution savings.
• Lödige Laboratory Coating System (BLC Lab) Modular lab-scale coating system with 0.6–4.8 kg capacity range. 100% scalable with design features matching production models in drum, baffle, air distribution, and spray boom for R&D and small-batch pharmaceutical coating.
• Lödige Fluid Bed Processor Batch fluidized bed equipment for drying, cooling, granulating, and coating of pharmaceutical products. Features Conidur® bottom plate for consistent airflow distribution, integrated jet filters, and fully automated WIP system. Batch sizes from 0.1 kg to 1,800 kg.
• Lödige Lab Fluid Bed Equipment Laboratory-scale fluid bed processor for drying, cooling, granulating, coating, instantiation, and micro-encapsulation. Features Conidur® bottom plate, jet filters with automated cleaning, and optional Wurster column for particle encapsulation. Sizes from 0.1 kg to 10 kg.
• Lödige Blenders (Cage, Double Cone, Octagonal, V-Blender) Range of tumble blenders for uniform mixing of dry powders and granules, including Cage Blender, Double Cone Blender, Octagonal Blender, and V-Blender for gentle mixing of sensitive materials with GAMP 5 compliance, CE certification, and optional flameproof/ex-proof variants.
• Lödige WIP Skid (Wash-in-Place Station) Wash-in-place station for cleaning granulation line machines or individual equipment without dismantling. Available in single-tank, two-tank, and skid-without-tank configurations with customizable wash cycles, PLC-based touch screen HMI, conductivity and pH monitoring.
• Lödige Bin Washing Station Station for cleaning IBC bins and accessories with imported high-pressure fury generating up to 200 bar pressure. Features telescopic nozzle arrangement and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, offering up to 30% time saving for pharmaceutical cleaning operations.
• IBC Bin Intermediate bulk container for storage, transport, and handling of bulk materials. Features robust stainless steel construction, stackable design, and secure closure for pharmaceutical and food industry material handling.
• Tablet Bin Storage and handling bin for tablets and solid dosage forms with smooth seamless interior to prevent tablet damage and contamination in pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Paste Kettle Machine for efficient preparation of paste, ointments, gels, and similar products. Features jacketed vessel for uniform heating, variable speed mixer, and safety mechanisms for pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical binder preparation.
• Lödige Multi Mill (BLC) Versatile milling machine for size reduction in pharmaceutical, chemical, and food processing industries. Features high-grade stainless steel construction, variable speed control, and interchangeable blades for sieving and milling operations.
• Vacuum Vibro Shifter Vacuum-assisted sifting solution for high-performance separation and filtration. Features fine mesh screens, easy-clean design, and mobility with swivel casters for pharmaceutical and chemical processing applications.
• IBC Lift Equipment for efficient and safe handling of intermediate bulk containers with heavy-duty construction, smooth vertical movement, and safety lock mechanism for material handling operations.
• After-Sales Service and Spare Parts Supply Comprehensive after-sales support including maintenance, repair, calibration, training courses, process engineering support, and supply of original genuine spare parts and consumables for Lödige machines, with remote maintenance and service level agreements available.
• Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) Annual maintenance services providing priority support, increased machine lifespan, and cost savings on breakdown repairs for Lödige equipment. Includes troubleshooting, regular check-ups, and structured preventive maintenance schedules for industrial customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% reduction in tablet coating time (Adcock Ingram testimonial)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner and parent company. Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH, inventor of the Ploughshare® Mixer, is the world-leading supplier of process equipment. They transferred advanced technology to their Indian joint venture entity, providing technology licensing, engineering expertise, and technology transfer. The partnership enables Bectochem Lödige India to deliver systems built to German engineering and quality standards while benefiting from optimized manufacturing costs in India. European teams monitor business activities through the Indian subsidiary.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fette Compacting: German manufacturer of tablet presses and coating systems for the pharmaceutical industry. Fette Compacting's coater product line directly competes with Bectochem Lödige's Lödige Coater System for tablet coating applications in regulated pharma manufacturing.
• Zeppelin Systems: German-based global provider of mixing, conveying, and processing systems for plastics, chemicals, and building materials. Zeppelin competes with Bectochem Lödige in API chemicals, plastics, and building materials processing equipment.
• Diosna: German manufacturer of mixing, granulating, and drying equipment primarily for pharmaceutical and food applications. Diosna's high-shear granulators and fluid bed systems overlap directly with Bectochem Lödige's Mixing Granulator and Fluid Bed Processor products.
• L.B. Bohle Maschinen + Verfahren: German pharmaceutical equipment manufacturer specializing in mixing, granulation, drying, and coating for solid dosage forms. Direct competitor to Bectochem Lödige in pharma process equipment, serving similar GMP-regulated customers with comparable technology platforms.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global process technology provider for food processing, including mixing, grinding, and coating applications. Competes with Bectochem Lödige in the food industry vertical, particularly for spices, confectionery, and dairy processing equipment.
• IKA Works: German manufacturer of mixing, blending, and processing equipment for pharmaceutical, food, and chemical laboratories and production. Competes with Bectochem Lödige in pharmaceutical mixing granulators and lab-scale process equipment.
• Glatt Group: German specialist in fluid bed processing, granulation, and coating for pharmaceutical and food applications. Glatt is a direct competitor to Bectochem Lödige's Fluid Bed Processor and Coater product lines and shares a similar focus on GMP-compliant process equipment.
• GEA Group: Global German-headquartered manufacturer of process equipment for food, pharma, and chemicals. GEA competes directly with Bectochem Lödige in mixing, granulation, drying, and separation technologies, and serves the same regulated customer base with comparable engineering depth.
• Hosokawa Micron Group: Japanese-German process equipment manufacturer specializing in mixing, drying, granulation, and particle processing for pharma, food, and chemicals. Overlaps directly with Bectochem Lödige's core horizontal/vertical mixing and drying portfolio.
• Eirich: German manufacturer of intensive mixers and processing equipment for building materials, metallurgy, chemicals, and battery materials. Eirich directly overlaps with Bectochem Lödige in metallurgy, building materials, and emerging battery material processing segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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