Otto Fischer GmbH

What Otto Fischer GmbH does

Otto Fischer GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German engineering and equipment distribution company headquartered in Waldkirch, approximately 16 km northeast of Freiburg im Breisgau. Founded in 1963, the firm operates two integrated business lines: general machine construction (Maschinenbau) and bakery and food technology equipment (Bäckerei- und Lebensmitteltechnik), with an additional nationwide repair management service and an online shop for spare parts. It serves German craft and industrial bakeries, retail bakery chains, butcher shops, and food processing businesses, providing them with new and refurbished equipment, spare parts, custom machine components, installation, maintenance, and repair services. The company is led by Managing Directors Stefan Wolfsperger and Aliena Fischer, with Martin Fischer handling commercial and recruitment matters.

The company's technology base centers on an in-house CNC machine park that includes multi-axis machining centers (Juaristi TX1S MGX6, AXA 5-axis, Matec 5-axis, Hermle universal milling, DMG CTX gamma 2000 TC turning-milling) and full welding capability (MIG, MAG, WIG, G, arc). This manufacturing infrastructure supports both custom special-machine production and rapid spare-parts fabrication. In addition, Otto Fischer acts as the German distribution and service partner for multiple international bakery equipment brands, including JEROS (Denmark, dishwashing and tray cleaning), Diosna (Germany, spiral kneading and lifting tippers), MHS (Germany, bread slicers), Sinmag, Somengil (Portugal, cabin washing systems), Unox (Italy, ovens), Sigma (Italy, pizza equipment), Fritsch, and Eberhardt; it is also an authorized service partner for Wiesheu. The Fischer App/Ticket System provides an online fault-reporting channel with 24-hour access for repair management.

Otto Fischer's revenue model combines one-time equipment sales (new and used machines, spare parts via online shop) with recurring service revenue from installation, maintenance contracts, and 24-hour repair management. Pricing is largely inquiry-based, with disclosed price points only for spare-parts shipping (€8.50 within Germany) and a fixed maximum of €180 plus travel for an initial maintenance inspection. Distribution is direct and Germany-only, conducted through field sales, phone and email contact, an e-commerce shop for spare parts, and a service technician network. The company holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification and is registered at Amtsgericht Freiburg under HRB 712310; no external funding, parent company, or M&A activity is indicated.

Name

Otto Fischer GmbH

Legal name

Otto Fischer GmbH

Website

https://fischer-waldkirch.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Otto Fischer GmbH is a German family-owned engineering and bakery equipment distributor based in Waldkirch, serving craft and industrial bakeries, chain stores, and food businesses across Germany through new and used equipment sales, an in-house CNC machine park, and a nationwide service network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Bakery Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (333248)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), Special Industry Machinery, Nec (3559)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Conveying, Feeding & Accumulation Systems (Packaging Lines) (IMAHAOAK)

Keywords

• Bakery equipment
• Food processing machinery
• Machine construction
• Industrial maintenance services
• Spare parts distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Waldkirch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bakery Equipment Sales: Sale of new bakery machines including spiral kneading machines, dishwashers, tray cleaning machines, bread slicing machines, lifting tippers, dough dividing machines, planetary mixers, ovens, and pizza equipment from partner brands.
2. Spare Parts Sales: Sale of common spare parts with short delivery times. Online shop available for ordering spare parts.
3. Used Machines: Sale of refurbished/overhauled bakery machines.
4. Custom Machine Building: Design, engineering, and manufacturing of custom special machines and machine parts for industrial and production facilities.
5. Service, Maintenance, and Repair: Installation, maintenance, and repair services for bakery equipment with 24-hour availability. Includes troubleshooting, emergency services, and regular maintenance programs.
6. Contract Manufacturing: Contract manufacturing services to help customers with short-term production bottlenecks or capacity issues using modern production and innovative process technologies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Otto Fischer GmbH develops, sells, and services bakery and food industry machinery, distributing partner-brand equipment (JEROS, MHS, Diosna, Unox, Sinmag, Somengil, Sigma, Fritsch, Eberhardt) and manufacturing custom machine parts and special machines in-house via a modern CNC machine park. The company also operates an online shop for spare parts and selected equipment, and provides 24-hour installation, maintenance, and repair services across Germany.

Product overview

Otto Fischer GmbH is a German machinery company with over 50 years of experience, specializing in machine construction and bakery/food technology. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of bakery equipment including spiral kneading machines (Diosna SPV series), bread slicing machines (MHS basic/compact/ideal/premium/slimline II), dishwashing and tray cleaning machines (JEROS series), lifting tippers (Diosna HKV), and multi-product washing systems (Somengil Multiwasher). They operate as a distributor for multiple manufacturers including JEROS (Denmark), Diosna (Germany), MHS (Germany), Sinmag, Sigma (Italy), Somengil (Portugal), Unox, Eberhardt, and Fritsch. The product range spans from rolling machines and dough dividers to complete production lines, complemented by spare parts, used/refurbished machines, and comprehensive service/maintenance offerings. The company also provides custom machine construction and repair management services for the bakery and food industry.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rolling Machines (Ausrollmaschinen)

Quantifiable outcome

• Initial inspection for maintenance offers completed for a fixed price of max. 180 EUR plus travel costs

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JEROScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish manufacturer of dishwashing machines and tray cleaning machines. Otto Fischer is the German distribution partner for JEROS products including industrial dishwashers (models 8105, 9115, 9117, 9130, 950), tray cleaning machines (type 6015), and box washing systems.
• MHS (Müller Handling Systems)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of bread slicing machines from Abstatt. Products include MHS basic, compact, ideal, premium, premium touch, and slimline II bread slicers with circular knives or frame knives.
• DiosnacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManufacturer from Osnabrück specializing in spiral kneading machines, kneading systems, lifting and emptying stations, and mixing equipment. Otto Fischer is authorized service partner.
• UnoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian oven manufacturer. Products include combi steamers (XEDA series), speed ovens (XEMA series), BakerTop, and professional baking ovens.
• SinmagcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBakery equipment manufacturer. Products include spiral kneading machines (Spiralo series), planetary mixers (Robo series), dough dividers (Autobun), and lamination machines (Laminato).
• SomengilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortuguese manufacturer of cabin washing systems (Multiwashers). Otto Fischer is sales partner in Germany for Multiwasher MWS300, MWS500, and MWS700 models for cleaning baking trays, boxes, and racks.
• SigmaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian manufacturer of pizza equipment including Sprizza pizza dough machines, T50 vertical rolling machines, and Tauro spiral kneading machines for pizzerias.
• FritschminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of fine pastry lines, rolling machines (ROLLFIX 600), cutting equipment (MULTICUT, EASYLINE), and cutting tables.
• Eberhardt BäckereitechnikminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer of bread systems, dough dividing/wrapping machines, and spiral kneading machines.
• WiesheucoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorized service partner for Wiesheu bakery equipment, providing installation, maintenance, and repair services.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WP BAKERYGROUP (formerly Werner & Pfleiderer): German-headquartered full-line bakery equipment manufacturer (now part of Bühler) offering integrated production lines, ovens, and service. Directly comparable to Otto Fischer's bakery equipment distribution and engineering scope, but at significantly larger scale and with proprietary manufacturing of core equipment.
• Kaak Group: Dutch bakery technology provider offering complete bakery production lines, automation, and aftermarket service. Comparable in customer base (industrial and craft bakeries) and end-to-end value proposition (equipment + service); competes for the same multi-machine rollout projects Otto Fischer targets.
• AMF Bakery Systems: US-based global bakery equipment manufacturer offering bread-making systems, slicing, and packaging. Overlaps with Otto Fischer's MHS bread slicer and downstream equipment portfolio; a competing full-line supplier in the industrial bakery segment.
• Rademaker: Dutch supplier of industrial bakery and food processing equipment including dough handling, dividing, and make-up lines. Closer direct competitor to the dough dividing, kneading, and processing equipment Otto Fischer distributes from Sinmag and Diosna.
• Bühler Group: Swiss global technology group with a large food-processing and bakery equipment business. Comparable industrial bakery customer base and full-line ambition; a much larger incumbent that competes for major industrial bakery installations.
• GEA Group: German industrial equipment group serving food processing and bakery customers with separators, homogenizers, and processing lines. Competitor at the industrial food processing end of Otto Fischer's customer base, especially for industrial baking operations.
• Middleby Corporation: US-listed global commercial and industrial food equipment group with multiple bakery brands. Comparable full-line commercial bakery equipment and service focus; much larger publicly traded peer that competes for chain bakery and foodservice accounts.

Regional players

• Paul Mühlen GmbH: German machine builder specializing in bakery equipment and special machines (similar industrial heritage to Otto Fischer). Most directly comparable as a German Mittelstand mechanical-engineering company with custom machine-build and bakery equipment capabilities.
• MIWE Roll-in e.K. German manufacturer of bakery ovens, proofers, and refrigeration. Comparable in German-market bakery equipment focus and customer overlap; competes especially for the oven and proofing equipment portion of Otto Fischer's portfolio.
• WP Lebensmitteltechnik GmbH: Germany-based distributor and service provider for food and bakery equipment. Closest comparable in business model (mid-sized German distributor combining new equipment, spare parts, and field service); a direct competitor for SMB and craft bakery customers in Germany.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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