What Hansa Industrie-mixer Gmbh & Co. Kg does

Hansa Industrie-Mixer GmbH & Co. KG (branded HANSA MIXER) is a privately held German industrial equipment manufacturer headquartered in Stuhr-Heiligenrode, Lower Saxony. The company was originally founded in 1967 as Hansa Werke Bremen and reorganized into its current legal form in 1984. It designs and manufactures foam mixers, aerators, inline mixing systems, and dosing stations for both food and non-food industries, with stated end-markets including confectionery, dairy, textiles, carpets, adhesives, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. The company reports over 5,000 cumulative installations across more than 120 countries, with dedicated agents in 50+ countries and ISO 9001:2015 / DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 quality certification.

The core technology is inline (flow) process mixing that combines mixing, foaming, and dosing into a single continuous step, handling viscosities from gaseous to liquid to solid. The product portfolio spans the PICO-MIX laboratory foam generator, TOP-MIX and ECO-MIX dynamic foam generators, COMPACT-MIX and UNI-MIX production machines (UNI-MIX up to 10,000 kg/h), the VARIOUS-MIX inline compounding platform (including a food-grade variant), the MILK-MIX aseptic whipping device, dosing systems, and CIP cleaning systems. Proprietary features cited include VARIOUS-MIX inline compounding and contactless shaft sealing.

The business model combines project-based hardware sales of custom-engineered equipment with aftermarket revenue from spare parts, technical service, project management, and commissioning. The company also operates a "Try Before Buy" test-machine rental program with approximately 20 test machines on loan globally. Management consists of Managing Director Dennis Behnke (since 2020) and Technical Director Jan-David Grigo (since 2024), alongside authorized officers Frank Mohr and Achim Schmidt. Strategic component suppliers include ABB, Siemens, and Endress+Hauser.

Name

Hansa Industrie-mixer Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

Hansa Industrie-Mixer GmbH & Co.KG

Website

https://hansamixer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hansa Industrie-Mixer GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held German industrial OEM that designs and manufactures foam mixers, aerators, inline mixing systems, and dosing stations for food and non-food processors across more than 120 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Mixing Equipment

NAICS

Food Product Machinery Manufacturing (333241), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (33324), Industrial Machinery Manufacturing (3332)

SIC

Special Industry Machinery (No Metalworking Machinery) (3550), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemical Processing Equipment (Reactors, Mixers, Agitators) (IMAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Filling & Dosing Machines (Liquid/Powder/Solid) (IMAHAOAF), Filling & Dosing Equipment (Liquid, Powder, Aseptic) (IMALAOAB)

Keywords

• Industrial foam mixers
• Inline mixing systems
• Aeration equipment
• Dosing stations
• Food processing machinery

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuhr

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Mixing and Foaming Equipment Sales: Hansa Mixer generates revenue primarily from the design, manufacture, and sale of industrial foam mixers, pressure aerators, in-line compounding systems, dosing stations, and related equipment. Equipment is sold as custom project-based solutions, with pricing dependent on configuration, capacity, and application. Sales are conducted through direct enterprise field sales and an international agent network.
2. After-Sales Service, Spare Parts, and Technical Services: Recurring revenue from spare parts supply, maintenance contracts, hotline support (including remote maintenance), inspection services, and technical center access. Spare parts are supplied from a warehouse with priority availability of wear parts. Service is bundled with machine sales but also available independently for existing customers.
3. Project Management and Commissioning Services: Fees for full project management from order receipt through commissioning at customer facilities, including operator training. Provided as part of the single-source project management offering.
4. Test Machine Rental (Try Before Buy): Revenue from loaning test machines to customers for on-site trials lasting typically 2–26 weeks. An average of 20 test machines are permanently on loan globally. Rental is available worldwide and serves as a conversion funnel for new customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hansa Mixer designs, manufactures and services industrial foam mixers, pressure aerators, inline compounding systems and dosing stations for both food and non-food production. Its inline process technology combines mixing, foaming and dosing into a single continuous step, replacing conventional batch processes with dynamic continuous systems. The portfolio spans laboratory equipment through high-capacity production machines used by manufacturers across confectionery, dairy, textiles, carpets, adhesives, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

Product overview

Hansa Mixer offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial mixing and foaming systems for both food and non-food industries. The product lineup centers around foam generators and aerators (PICO-MIX, TOP-MIX, ECO-MIX), production-scale mixers (COMPACT-MIX, UNI-MIX), and inline compounding systems (VARIOUS-MIX) that mix liquid media with dry substances. Supporting equipment includes dosing systems, CIP cleaning systems, preparation stations, pumping stations, blenders, and mixing head units. The non-food range serves textiles, floor coverings, leather, adhesives, construction materials, and cosmetics/pharmaceuticals. The food range supports dairy products, confectionery, baked goods, and other applications. All systems feature inline process technology for continuous production with recipe precision and energy efficiency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PICO-MIX Fully automatic laboratory foam generator and aerator for testing foaming processes in both food and non-food applications.
• PICO-MIX XL Laboratory and pilot mixer for test series and process development in food and non-food applications.
• TOP-MIX Dynamic foam generator for continuous foaming of pumpable media in leather, textile, adhesive and general process engineering applications.
• ECO-MIX Cost-effective dynamic foam generator for continuous foaming of pumpable and low-viscosity media.
• COMPACT-MIX Large production machine with up to three pumps incorporated in the frame, suitable for chemical, carpet, textile coating and latex mattress industries.
• UNI-MIX Production machine for large processing quantities, processing up to 10,000 kg/h and more, ideal for complex recipe demands in confectionery and other industries.
• VARIOUS-MIX Innovative inline compounding system that mixes liquid media (pumpable) with dry substances, including powders and recycled materials, for PU applications, mattress manufacturing, carpet and textile industries.
• MILK-MIX Aseptic whipping device for continuous aerating of dairy products including chocolate mousse, yogurt, liquid yogurt, butter and cheese.
• DOSING SYSTEMS Dosing stations for continuous and high-precision mixing of liquid media, suitable for applications requiring permanent mixing of solid materials with maximum precision.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced residual quantities and material waste compared to batch processes
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ABB Automation Products GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of machine aggregates for Hansa Mixer equipment. ABB provides automation and control components that integrate into Hansa Mixer's mixing and dosing systems, ensuring reliable process control and automation.
• Bronkhorst High-Tech B.V.coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of precision flow measurement and control instrumentation for Hansa Mixer's dosing and mixing systems. Ensures accurate metering of liquid and gaseous media.
• Coperion K-Tron GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of material handling and feeding systems for dry substances and powders, critical for the VARIOUS-MIX inline compounding system which handles mixing of liquid media with dry ingredients.
• EagleBurgmann Germany GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of industrial sealing solutions. EagleBurgmann provides shaft seals and other sealing technology integrated into Hansa Mixer's dynamic mixers and foam generators.
• Endress+Hauser Messtechnik GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of process measurement technology including level, pressure, and flow instrumentation. Ensures accurate monitoring and control within Hansa Mixer's inline process systems.
• Grundfos GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of pumping solutions integrated into Hansa Mixer's dosing stations and mixing systems for precise liquid transfer and metering.
• Siemens AGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of process and electrical engineering components including PLCs, drives, and automation systems that form the control backbone of Hansa Mixer's mixing and dosing equipment.
• Seepex GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of eccentric screw pumps (progressive cavity pumps) used in pumping stations and COMPACT-MIX systems for transporting viscous media in mixing and foaming processes.
• Sew-Eurodrive GmbH & Co.coreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of drive technology and motors integrated into Hansa Mixer's dynamic mixers and production machines for precise speed control of rotors and mixing elements.
• FESTO AG & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of pneumatic automation components including valves, cylinders, and air preparation equipment used in the control and actuation of Hansa Mixer's mixing and dosing systems.
• PHOENIX CONTACT Deutschland GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of industrial connection and automation technology including terminal blocks, interfaces, and network components for reliable electrical connections in Hansa Mixer's equipment.
• Bürkert GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of measurement and control valves, sensors, and fluidic systems integrated into Hansa Mixer's process and dosing technology for precise flow control.
• Danfoss GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of variable frequency drives and power conversion technology enabling precise speed control of pumps and motors in Hansa Mixer's mixing and dosing equipment.
• Rittal GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of enclosure systems and climate control solutions (electrical cabinets) protecting the control electronics and PLC systems in Hansa Mixer's industrial mixing equipment.
• Emka Beschlagteile GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationCertified supplier of industrial hardware components (fasteners, enclosures, and fittings) used in the mechanical construction of Hansa Mixer's mixing and dosing systems.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ekato Group: German-headquartered specialist manufacturer of industrial mixing and agitation technology for chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food applications. Closely comparable to Hansa Mixer in product category (mixers/agitators), target customers, and core technology focus.
• IKA Works: German-headquartered manufacturer of mixing, stirring, and processing equipment for laboratory and industrial applications. Direct competitor with comparable product categories (mixers, dispersers) and overlapping customer base in food, pharma, and chemicals.
• Ystral: German specialist in mixing, dispersing, and powder wetting equipment for chemical, food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications. Closely comparable as a German-based niche machinery manufacturer with overlap in inline processing technology.
• Admix Inc: US-based manufacturer of inline mixers, high-shear mixers, and powder induction equipment for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Direct peer in inline mixing technology with comparable customer applications and product positioning.
• Charles Ross & Son: US-based manufacturer of industrial mixers, blenders, and dispersers for food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and cosmetic applications. Comparable in specialization and product range to Hansa Mixer, with direct overlap in batch and inline mixing equipment.
• Silverson Machines: British manufacturer of high-shear mixers used in food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and chemical processing. Comparable as a specialized mixer manufacturer serving similar industrial verticals with overlap in inline mixing technology.

Broad incumbents

• SPX Flow: Global supplier of process solutions including mixing, blending, and aeration equipment for food, beverage, dairy, and industrial applications. Operates mixer brands (e.g., Lightnin) that compete directly with Hansa Mixer in similar customer verticals.
• GEA Group: Large global supplier of process technology and components for food, dairy, beverage, and chemical industries. Offers mixing and homogenization solutions as part of a much broader portfolio including separators, homogenizers, and complete processing lines that overlap with Hansa Mixer's food industry applications.
• Alfa Laval: Global provider of heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling equipment for food, dairy, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries. Offers mixing solutions that compete in some of Hansa Mixer's core food and chemical processing applications.
• Sulzer Ltd: Swiss industrial engineering company with mixing and agitation technology for chemical, pharmaceutical, and food applications. Competes in the same process mixing equipment category but as part of a diversified portfolio including pumps, separation, and rotating equipment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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