What Tummers Simon Dryers Technology does

Tummers Simon Dryers Technology designs and manufactures industrial drum and tubular dryers, coolers, flakers, and laboratory drying systems for food, starch, animal feed, chemical, pharmaceutical, and metal powder applications. Founded in 1879 in Nottingham, UK by Richard Simon, the company pioneered the world's first tubular dryer patent in 1912 and licensed drum dryer manufacturing in 1930. Its core technology is indirect-contact steam drying using dry saturated steam inside rotating tube bundles or drums, which minimizes air contact, dust formation, and energy waste compared with conventional hot-air dryers. The product portfolio comprises the Tubular Dryer & Cooler, Single Drum Dryer, Double Drum Dryer, Laboratory Dryers, and Drum Flaker, complemented by the Smart Solutions modules E²E (Emission-to-Energy) and Tummers Connect for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.

The company sells custom-engineered capital equipment primarily through direct enterprise field sales with global offices in the UK, Netherlands, USA, India, and China, supported by the Tummers Support Group for 24/7 service and spare parts. Revenue is generated through one-time equipment sales, recurring service and spare parts contracts, laboratory testing services (with fees refunded on production purchase), and digital retrofit/upgrade installations. Following the 2003 acquisition by Tummers Group, the company was rebranded to Tummers Simon Dryers Technology in 2016 and, in June 2026, became part of the newly formed Foodera Technologies platform alongside Kiremko, Idaho Steel, Reyco Systems, and Van der Giessen under Investindustrial ownership. The group employs 450+ people across three manufacturing facilities and serves 300+ customers in 50+ countries.

Name

Tummers Simon Dryers Technology

Legal name

Simon Dryers Ltd.

Website

https://simon-dryers.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1879

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tummers Simon Dryers Technology designs and manufactures industrial drum and tubular dryers, coolers, flakers, and laboratory drying systems for food, starch, feed, chemical, pharmaceutical, and metal powder processors, selling custom-engineered capital equipment and global service worldwide as part of the Foodera Technologies platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Drying Equipment

NAICS

Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing (3333)

SIC

Wholesale-Industrial Machinery & Equipment (5084)

akta.pro primary industry

Industrial Drying & Evaporation Equipment (Dryers, Evaporators, Crystallizers) (IMAHAEAD)

Keywords

• Industrial drum dryers
• Tubular drying systems
• Starch drying equipment
• Metal powder drying
• Food processing dryers

Headquarters

HQ city

Nottingham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Drying & Cooling Equipment Sales: Design, manufacture, and sale of industrial drying and cooling machines including Tubular Dryers, Single Drum Dryers, Double Drum Dryers, Drum Flakers, and Laboratory Dryers. Machines are custom-engineered for each customer's product and process requirements. Revenue is generated through one-time capital equipment sales for new installations and line expansions.
2. Spare Parts & Global Service: The Tummers Support Group provides 24/7 maintenance, spare parts, preventive maintenance programs, and on-site repair services globally. Revenue is recurring in nature as customers require ongoing spare parts and service support across the machine lifecycle. Teams based in Netherlands, UK, USA, India, and China ensure local availability.
3. Product Testing & Process Development Services: Laboratory testing facilities offer material testing, drying trials, and process optimization for prospective and existing customers. Testing fees are refunded upon purchase of a production-scale machine, serving as both a revenue stream and a sales conversion tool.
4. Smart Solutions — Digital Upgrades & Retrofits: Industry 4.0 digital solutions (Tummers Connect, E²E) offered as retrofits or upgrades to existing Tummers machines. Revenue includes energy-efficient heating upgrades, control system modernization, capacity expansions, and energy-saving modifications.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tummers Simon Dryers Technology designs and manufactures industrial drum and tubular dryers, coolers, flakers, and laboratory drying systems for food, starch, feed, chemical, pharmaceutical, and metal powder processing industries. The company also offers Smart Solutions (E²E Emission-to-Energy and Tummers Connect IoT platform) and provides laboratory testing services and global aftermarket support through the Tummers Support Group.

Product overview

Tummers Simon Dryers Technology offers a portfolio of industrial drying, cooling, and flaking equipment for food, starch, feed, chemical, and metal industries. The core product lineup includes the Tubular Dryer & Cooler (for continuous powder/granule drying), Single Drum Dryer (for pasty/pulpy products), Double Drum Dryer (for liquids/slurries), Laboratory Dryers (for R&D/pilot testing), and Drum Flaker (for molten materials). These machines are complemented by Smart Solutions modules including E²E (Emission-to-Energy) for steam recovery and Tummers Connect for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance. The company also provides testing facilities and global service support through the Tummers Support Group. Recently rebranded (January 2026) and now part of Foodera Technologies following June 2026 acquisition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tummers Smart Solutions: Digital innovations combining automation, data, and energy optimisation for smarter, more efficient factory operations. Includes E²E (Emission-to-Energy) technology for steam recovery and Tummers Connect for remote monitoring and predictive maintenance.

Products and services

• Tubular Dryer & Cooler Continuous, energy-efficient indirect-contact dryer using dry saturated steam for powders, granules, and starches. Features condensate recovery, minimal dust formation, and can be paired with Tubular Cooler for precise moisture and temperature control. Ideal for confectionery moulding starch, maize milling, breakfast cereals, metal powders, and pharmaceuticals.
• Single Drum Dryer Versatile dryer for pasty and pulpy products using applicator rolls to control layer thickness. Designed for modified starches, fruit and vegetable purees (carrot, pineapple, potato), cereals, baby food, and biological materials. Produces uniform flakes or powders with high heat transfer efficiency.
• Double Drum Dryer High-capacity dryer for liquids, slurries, and free-flowing materials. Features two steam-heated drums rotating in opposite directions with adjustable drum gap for precise film thickness and moisture control. Steam-to-evaporation ratios as low as 1.2:1. Suitable for dairy products, fruits, vegetables, breweries, pet food, algae, and seaweed.
• Laboratory Dryers Small-scale drying equipment for R&D, pilot testing, and educational applications. Available as tubular, single or double drum dryers, and flakers. Bridges the gap between lab-scale experimentation and full-scale production across food, starch, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries.
• Drum Flaker Compact, high-performance solution for converting molten materials into solid flakes in a single step. Uses water or glycol-cooled drum with applicator rolls, dip trays, or top feeders. Handles materials with melting points up to 300°C including waxes, fatty acids, PEGs, resins, soaps, detergents, chemical intermediates, pharmaceuticals, and food ingredients.
• E²E (Emission-to-Energy) Smart technology that captures, condenses, and reuses steam emissions into reusable energy, moving closer to zero-emission production lines. Originally developed for potato processing, it features hygienic compact design, significant energy savings, and seamless integration with existing systems.
• Tummers Connect Digital gateway for remote monitoring of factory floor operations. Enables operators and managers to monitor performance remotely, access maintenance data, receive predictive alerts, track energy and performance dashboards, make automatic adjustments to process parameters, and access documentation.
• Testing Facilities Fully equipped laboratory and pilot-scale testing facilities for determining product behavior during drying, flaking, or cooling. Provides comprehensive test reports including drying curves, temperature profiles, video footage, product samples, and expert recommendations for scale-up. Test fees are refunded upon purchase of a production-scale machine.
• Tummers Support Group Global service and spare parts division providing 24/7 maintenance support, preventive maintenance programs, remote and on-site diagnostics, modifications and upgrades. Service teams located in Netherlands, UK, USA, India, and China.

Quantifiable outcome

• Steam-to-evaporation ratios as low as 1.2:1 in Double Drum Dryers — significantly lower energy consumption per kg of evaporated moisture vs. hot-air dryers
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Foodera Technologies (formerly Kiremko, Idaho Steel, Reyco)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Kiremko (Netherlands), Idaho Steel (USA), and Reyco Systems (USA) formed a leading food processing equipment group before acquiring Tummers Group and Van der Giessen. Together under Foodera Technologies, the companies offer complementary capabilities across french fry processing (Kiremko, Idaho Steel, Reyco) and potato flake/drum drying technology (Tummers). The group serves 300+ customers in 50+ countries across Europe, North America, and South Asia.
• Van der GiessencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Van der Giessen Industrie and Van der Giessen Maritiem specialises in design, production, and installation of conveyor and pump systems, platforms, piping systems, and on-site services. They bring expertise in equipment erection, installation, commissioning, and operational phase support. Van der Giessen complements Tummers' equipment manufacturing with installation and on-site service capabilities.
• SiemenscoreTechnology or IntegrationSiemens is a technology partner in the development of Tummers Smart Solutions (Industry 4.0). Together they are developing energy-efficient heating and control systems, sustainable steam and heat recovery integration, and advanced data architecture for connected manufacturing.
• SoluthermcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolutherm is a technology partner in Tummers Smart Solutions. Contributing expertise in sustainable steam and heat recovery integration, and energy-efficient heating systems as part of the Industry 4.0 roadmap.
• PolysensecoreTechnology or IntegrationPolysense is a technology partner in Tummers Smart Solutions (E²E Emission-to-Energy and Tummers Connect platforms). Supports real-time product analysis, quality control, and connected manufacturing through advanced sensing and data technologies.
• CallenscoreTechnology or IntegrationCallens is a technology partner in Tummers Smart Solutions, contributing to sustainable steam and heat recovery integration and energy-efficient heating and control systems for connected manufacturing.
• Tummers Food Processing SolutionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTummers Food Processing Solutions (sister company within the group) is a global leader in food and starch processing equipment, offering complete production lines from washing and peeling to cutting, drying, and flaking. They serve as a key channel partner for referring customers needing full processing lines that include Simon Dryers' drying technology.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Haarslev Industries: Danish manufacturer of rendering and drying equipment for animal by-products, pet food, and fish meal. Closely comparable to Simon Dryers in indirect-heated drying for protein meals, with overlapping customer base in feed and rendering industries.
• Atlas Stord: Norwegian supplier of drying and processing equipment for fish meal, animal feed, and by-products. Direct competitor to Simon Dryers in rendering and marine biomass drying, with similar steam-based indirect drying technology.
• Dedert Corporation: US supplier of drying and evaporation equipment for food, chemical, and industrial applications. Overlaps with Simon Dryers in custom-engineered industrial drying solutions, particularly for chemical intermediates and food ingredients.
• Clextral: French twin-screw extrusion specialist serving food, feed, and protein processing. Comparable in the food and feed ingredient drying/extrusion adjacency, with similar customer base in pet food, aquafeed, and plant-based proteins.
• Wenger Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of extrusion and drying systems for food, pet food, and aquaculture feed. Comparable in serving pet food and aquatic feed customers with drum/dryer technology, particularly fish food flakes and high-protein ingredients.
• Mavitec Group: Dutch manufacturer of rendering and drying equipment for animal by-products, food waste, and pet food. Headquartered in the Netherlands alongside Simon Dryers' main manufacturing base, serving highly overlapping rendering and feed customers in Europe.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global food processing and separation technology major. Overlaps with Simon Dryers in industrial drying and evaporation equipment for dairy, food ingredients, and feed, but GEA operates across a much broader portfolio including separators, homogenizers, and complete processing plants.
• ANDRITZ: Austrian industrial machinery group with a dedicated Feed & Biofuel division offering drying and pelleting equipment for animal feed, fish meal, and biomass. Direct overlap with Simon Dryers in feed and rendering drying applications.
• Bühler Group: Swiss food processing equipment leader with strong overlap in grain, starch, and feed drying technologies. Competes directly in starch and food ingredient processing lines, with global service and installed-base reach comparable to Foodera Technologies.

Emerging players

• Bühler Aeroglide: Bühler's dedicated drying brand for food, feed, and industrial applications including drum, belt, and flash dryers. Direct competitor to Simon Dryers with a broader hot-air drying portfolio, posing a credible alternative in the same starch, food, and feed verticals.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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