Berkel Miami Inc

What Berkel Miami Inc does

Berkel Miami Inc is a private B2B distributor of commercial food processing and meat-handling equipment, headquartered in Opa-Locka, Florida. The company aggregates products from multiple OEMs — including Berkel, Biro, Sirman, CAS, Globe, and Bladestop (Scott Automation) — into a single catalog covering slicers, meat grinders and mixer-grinders, saws, tenderizers, vacuum packaging machines, food scales, and processing accessories. SKU pricing spans roughly $200 for entry-level scales up to $67,000+ for industrial mixer-grinders, indicating both small-buyer and mid-market processor coverage.

The business operates on a transactional hardware-resale model: revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales rather than recurring service contracts, subscriptions, or leasing arrangements. Distribution is multi-channel, combining an e-commerce storefront, phone-based sales, and a social media presence (Facebook, Google+, Pinterest). The company claims worldwide service reach, suggesting international order fulfillment from a single Florida-based operation, though no localized infrastructure is evidenced.

Customer targeting is horizontal across the foodservice and food-processing value chain — supermarkets, delis, restaurants, and food processing plants — with no named enterprise accounts, case studies, or vertical specialization disclosed. The operation is small (1-10 employees) and shows no disclosed funding history, acquisitions, or leadership team details. The competitive positioning rests on breadth of OEM representation and brand-association with the legacy Berkel slicer name rather than proprietary technology, IP, or service differentiation.

Name

Berkel Miami Inc

Legal name

Berkel Miami Inc.

Website

https://berkelmiami.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Berkel Miami Inc is a private, Opa-Locka, Florida-based B2B distributor of commercial food processing equipment — slicers, grinders, scales, and packaging machines — sourced from multiple OEMs and sold to supermarkets, delis, restaurants, and food processors via an e-commerce storefront and phone sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Opa Locka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Food Processing Equipment Sales: One-time purchase model for commercial food processing machinery and equipment. Customers purchase equipment outright at listed prices, with some items available for quote-based pricing for higher-end equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Berkel Miami Inc is a distributor of commercial food processing machinery, parts, and service for meat, bakery, and weighing applications. The company sells equipment including meat slicers, grinders, mixer-grinders, meat saws, vacuum packaging machines, scales, mixers, patty formers, sausage stuffers, food processors, sous vide equipment, tenderizers, and frozen block chippers from manufacturers such as Berkel, Biro, Sirman, CAS, Globe, Bladestop, and Scott Automation. Customers purchase equipment directly via the company's e-commerce storefront or by phone.

Product overview

Berkel Miami Inc is a leading distributor of food processing equipment and supplies based in Miami, Florida, serving food industry professionals worldwide. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of commercial-grade food processing machinery across multiple product categories. The core product lineup includes Berkel and Biro brand slicers (gravity feed slicers, prosciutto slicers, and horizontal slicers), meat grinders (manual feed and heavy horse power models), meat mixer grinders, meat mixers, vacuum packaging machines, vacuum marinater tumblers, food processors, frozen block chippers, patty formers, poultry cutters, meat saws, tenderizers, mixers, bread slicers, scales (price computing, counting, bench, portion control, label printing), sous vide equipment, pasta machines, cheese graters, sausage stuffers, variable speed cutter/mixers, and Bladestop safety bandsaws. The company distributes equipment from major manufacturers including Berkel, Biro, Sirman, Globe, CAS, Scott Automation, and others. The product portfolio serves various segments including supermarkets, meat rooms, delis, restaurants, food processing plants, and HRI (Hotel/Restaurant/Institutional) operations. Contact information includes Toll Free 1-800-464-3020 or Local 305-622-8899.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Berkel Gravity Feed and Prosciutto Meat Slicers
• Biro Horizontal Meat Slicers
• Biro B-Series Gravity Feed Meat Slicers
• Biro and Sirman Meat Grinders
• Biro Meat Mixer Grinders
• Biro Meat Saws
• Bladestop Safety Bandsaw
• Berkel Chamber Vacuum Packaging Machines
• Sirman Vacuum Sealers
• CAS Price Computing and Deli Scales
• CAS Bench, Shipping, and Industrial Scales
• CAS Counting Scales
• CAS Portable Digital Scales
• CAS Label Printing Scales
• Globe Commercial Mixers
• Sirman Meat Mixers
• Biro Patty Formers
• Sirman IDRA Sausage Stuffers
• Sirman Continuous Feed Food Processors
• Sirman Variable Speed Cutter/Mixers
• Sirman Cheese Graters and Pasta Machines
• Sirman Sous Vide Equipment
• Biro Frozen Block Chipper
• Biro Poultry Cutter
• Biro Meat Tenderizers
• Biro Vacuum Marinater Tumblers
• Berkel Countertop Bread Slicers

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered primary, core and minor.

• BerkelprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerkel Miami distributes Berkel brand equipment including the 250-STD and 350-STD series vacuum packaging machines, 300M-STD and 330M-STD prosciutto slicers, MB bread slicers, and X13-PLUS gravity feed slicers.
• BiroprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor distribution partner for Biro equipment including 109PC horizontal slicers, HD3000EHN patty formers, AFMG series mixer-grinders, 1433 meat saws, FBC frozen block chippers, and VTS vacuum marinater tumblers.
• SirmanprimaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Sirman products including food processors, meat grinders (TC Colorado and Montana series), meat mixers (IP series), sausage stuffers (IS IDRA series), vacuum sealers (W8 series), cheese graters, pasta machines, and sous vide equipment.
• CAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes CAS scales including ERJR30L, EB-series, S-2000 price computing scales, CL-5000 label printing scales, EC counting scales, ED and SW portable scales, and GW shipping scales.
• GlobecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes Globe mixer products including SP05, SP08, SP10, SP20, SP25, and SP30 quart mixers for commercial food preparation.
• Bladestop (Scott Automation)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistributes BladeStop safety meat saws designed specifically for the meat industry to improve safety on meat bandsaws, including the 400 bandsaw.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Central Restaurant Products: Distributor of commercial kitchen and food processing equipment serving foodservice operators, delis, and meat rooms. Comparable in target market, product categories (slicers, grinders, scales, packaging), and multi-brand distribution model.
• KaTom Restaurant Supply: Long-established online and catalog distributor of commercial restaurant and food processing equipment. Directly comparable in product breadth (slicers, grinders, mixers, scales, vacuum packaging), B2B customer base, and e-commerce plus phone sales channels.
• WebstaurantStore: The largest online distributor of commercial restaurant and food service equipment in the U.S., carrying slicers, grinders, scales, mixers, and vacuum packaging machines across many of the same brands Berkel Miami distributes. Most directly comparable in product category, target customer (food industry professionals), and e-commerce-led GTM motion.
• Mission Restaurant Supply: Online distributor of commercial restaurant equipment, including food processing machinery, scales, and slicers. Comparable product mix and B2B e-commerce model focused on small and mid-market food operators.

Emerging players

• Bizerba: Manufacturer and global supplier of slicing, weighing, and labeling equipment for the food industry. Comparable product overlap (slicers, scales, label printers) and serves many of the same supermarket meat room and deli customers as Berkel Miami.
• Avantco Equipment: Brand of commercial kitchen equipment (refrigeration, prep, cooking) sold through online channels. Comparable in e-commerce-led B2B distribution of food industry equipment, though more focused on refrigeration and cooking than meat processing.

Broad incumbents

• Hobart: Major manufacturer of commercial food preparation equipment (slicers, mixers, grinders, scales, food processors) sold largely through distributor networks. Berkel Miami competes at the equipment-sales level indirectly and overlaps on the same end-customer workflows.
• The Vollrath Company: Large manufacturer and distributor of commercial kitchen equipment and smallwares, including food processors, slicers, and scales. Broad incumbent competing across overlapping categories but with much larger portfolio and scale.
• Middleby Corporation: Global leader in commercial food service equipment, owning brands across cooking, refrigeration, and food processing. An incumbent whose portfolio competes with much of what Berkel Miami distributes, particularly in larger processor accounts.
• Restaurant Depot: Cash-and-carry foodservice distributor owned by Jetro Holdings, serving restaurants, caterers, and food retailers nationwide. Operates at much greater scale and offers a broad assortment including commercial food processing equipment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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