Giko - Piece I Maszyny Piekarnicze

What Giko - Piece I Maszyny Piekarnicze does

GIKO Sp. z o.o. is a privately-held Polish manufacturer and distributor of bakery and confectionery equipment, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Tarnowskie Góry in the Silesian Voivodeship. The company holds sole Polish distribution rights for HEUFT thermo-oil bakery ovens (a German technology platform dating to 1969) and ICECOOL refrigeration and proofing equipment, and in parallel manufactures its own GWAREK modular electric confectionery ovens at its Tarnowskie Góry facility, a product line in continuous development for over 15 years. The commercial portfolio also includes DURRER vacuum cooling systems, Technology Unlimited RC-series grain and flour roasting equipment, RIANTA packaging systems, and a used/refurbished equipment channel.

Name

Giko - Piece I Maszyny Piekarnicze

Legal name

GIKO Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://giko.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

GIKO manufactures bakery and confectionery ovens under its GWAREK brand and is the sole Polish distributor of HEUFT thermo-oil ovens and ICECOOL refrigeration, serving small/medium bakeries, industrial bakeries, and food-service operators with equipment, installation, and service.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tarnowskie Góry

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment distribution: GIKO distributes professional thermo-oil bakery ovens (HEUFT brand) and ICECOOL refrigeration equipment as the sole distributor in Poland. This is a one-time capital equipment sale model targeting bakery and confectionery businesses.
2. Own-brand manufacturing (GWAREK): GIKO manufactures its own GWAREK electric confectionery ovens in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland. Products are made to individual customer order with configurable options. This is a one-time sale of manufactured equipment.
3. Installation services: GIKO provides comprehensive installation services for all purchased bakery ovens and machines. Installation is a separate service revenue stream.
4. Service and maintenance: GIKO provides servicing and maintenance for ovens and equipment essential for bakeries and confectioneries. Service contracts and repair services generate ongoing revenue.
5. Used/refurbished equipment sales: GIKO sells used and refurbished bakery equipment including industrial ovens, trolley ovens, batch ovens, rotary ovens, and thermo-oil boilers, providing a lower-cost entry point for customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

GIKO manufactures its own GWAREK modular electric confectionery ovens in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland, and serves as the sole Polish distributor of premium German HEUFT thermo-oil bakery ovens and ICECOOL bakery refrigeration equipment. The portfolio is rounded out by THE THERMO-OEL SYSTEM central boilers, DURRER vacuum cooling, Technology Unlimited grain roasting equipment, heat recovery systems, refurbished used equipment, and professional installation, maintenance and service support covering the full equipment lifecycle.

Product overview

GIKO operates as a manufacturer and distributor of bakery and confectionery equipment, offering thermo-oil bakery ovens (HEUFT brand, exclusively distributed in Poland), modular confectionery ovens of their own production (GWAREK brand), thermo-oil boilers (THE THERMO-OEL SYSTEM), and ICECOOL refrigeration equipment (exclusively distributed in Poland). The portfolio also includes heat recovery systems, vacuum cooling (DURRER), roasting devices for flour and grains (Technology Unlimited), and refurbished used equipment. GIKO provides related services including advisory consulting on bakery planning, installation, and technical service. The company positions itself as a comprehensive solutions provider combining its own manufactured products with exclusive distribution partnerships for internationally recognized bakery equipment brands.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GWAREK: Modular electric bakery ovens produced by GIKO in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland. Suitable for smaller bakeries, confectioneries, shops, and gastronomic points.

Products and services

• HEUFT Thermo-Oil Bakery Ovens Thermo-oil bakery ovens from the German HEUFT brand, available in rack (VULKAN THERMO-OEL), batch (VATO) and rotary (VULKAN TURBO-THERM) configurations. GIKO is the sole authorized distributor of HEUFT products in Poland, serving artisan and industrial bakeries.
• GWAREK Confectionery Ovens Modular electrically heated confectionery ovens manufactured by GIKO in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland. Available in sizes G1-64 through G5-128, with independent top/bottom chamber temperature control, modular capacity expansion and optional accessories such as proving chambers, tray stands, hoods and steam condensers. Made to individual customer order.
• THE THERMO-OEL SYSTEM Bakery Boilers Central heating boilers for thermo-oil installations powering multiple bakery ovens from a single unit, with power range 100–2000 kW and 87% efficiency confirmed by TÜV. Supports HEUFT EMM Master/Slave multi-boiler energy management.
• ICECOOL Bakery Refrigeration Refrigeration, proofing and freezing equipment from the ICECOOL brand, including Slow Proofer RHP proofing chambers, blast freezers, cold storage rooms and combined refrigeration-proofing units. GIKO is the sole authorized distributor of ICECOOL products in Poland.
• Heat Recovery Systems for Bakeries Flue gas heat exchangers and steam condensers that recover waste heat from thermo-oil bakery ovens, reducing overall energy consumption by up to 40% when combined with EMM optimization.
• DURRER Vacuum Cooling Systems Vacuum cooling systems from Swiss manufacturer DURRER that rapidly cool bakery products from baking temperature to 60°C within minutes, available in VCS Batch (1–3 baking trolleys) and VCS Inline continuous configurations. GIKO is the Polish distributor.
• RC-Series Grain and Flour Roasting Device RC240 machine from Technology Unlimited that roasts and cooks flour, grains, flakes, grits and seeds, produces zero-dough from flour and grains, and binds aromatic substances for repeatable finished-product quality. Can connect to existing GIKO thermo-oil installations.
• Used and Refurbished Bakery Equipment Refurbished used industrial bakery ovens and equipment including rack ovens, trolley ovens, batch ovens, rotary ovens and thermo-oil boilers, sold with installation and service support as a lower-cost entry point for bakery operators.
• Installation and Service for Bakery Equipment Comprehensive installation, maintenance, repair and advisory services for bakery and confectionery ovens and machines, covering equipment sold by GIKO as well as broader bakery equipment needs. Includes technical service hotline ([email protected]) and spare-parts supply.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 30% reduction in gas/fuel oil consumption compared to cyclothermic ovens
• +6 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature10 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HEUFTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHEUFT is a German manufacturer of thermo-oil bakery ovens. GIKO is the sole authorized distributor of HEUFT products in Poland. Product range includes VULKAN THERMO-OEL batch ovens, THERMO-ROLL trolley ovens, VULKAN TURBO-THERM rotary ovens, VATO automated multi-shelf ovens, and THERMO-OEL SYSTEM central boilers. HEUFT's technology dates to 1969, and many original ovens are still in operation.
• ICECOOLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorICECOOL (Ice Cool) is a manufacturer of refrigeration and cooling equipment for bakeries. GIKO is the sole authorized distributor of ICECOOL products in Poland. Product range includes proofing chambers (Slow Proofer RHP), blast freezers, cold storage rooms, and combined refrigeration-proofing units. ICECOOL equipment uses refrigerants with GWP of 1386, compliant with F-Gas regulations.
• GWAREKcoreTechnology or IntegrationGWAREK is GIKO's own brand of modular electric confectionery ovens, manufactured in Tarnowskie Góry, Poland. The product line has been in production for over 15 years and is continuously developed. Ovens are made to order with configurable options including number of chambers, control system type, accessories, and finish. GIKO both manufactures and distributes this brand.
• Technology UnlimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTechnology Unlimited manufactures RC-series machines for roasting and cooking flour and grains. GIKO distributes these products in Poland. The RC-series equipment can roast grains, flakes, grits, and seeds, and produce zero-dough from flour and grains, using thermo-oil heating technology that can be connected to existing GIKO thermo-oil installations.
• DURRERminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDURRER is a Swiss manufacturer of vacuum cooling systems for the baking industry. GIKO distributes DURRER products in Poland. Products include VCS Batch vacuum cooling chambers (for 1–3 baking trolleys) and VCS Inline continuous vacuum cooling systems. DURRER uses Busch vacuum pumps and designs custom solutions at no additional charge.
• RIANTAminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRIANTA provides automated packaging systems for the bakery industry. GIKO represents RIANTA at trade events (noted at IBA 2023 trade show).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bongard: Bongard is a French manufacturer of bakery and pastry equipment including electric and fuel-fired deck ovens, rotary ovens, and croissant production lines. Bongard serves a similar customer mix of artisan bakeries, pastry shops, and industrial bakery operators across Europe, and competes with GIKO for premium European bakery customers and equipment budgets.
• MIWE: MIWE is a German manufacturer of bakery ovens, baking systems, and refrigeration equipment serving the same bakery and confectionery customer base as GIKO. MIWE's roll-in ovens, deck ovens, and in-store baking equipment compete directly with the HEUFT and GWAREK product lines GIKO distributes and manufactures. Both companies operate on a similar business model combining own-manufactured equipment with energy-efficiency positioning for industrial and artisan bakeries across Europe.
• Sveba Dahlen: Sveba Dahlen is a Swedish bakery equipment manufacturer specializing in deck ovens, rack ovens, proofers, and dough processing equipment. Like GIKO, it serves both artisan bakeries and industrial customers with energy-efficient baking solutions. The two companies compete for the same bakery modernization and new bakery build-out budgets across European markets.
• Polin: Polin is an Italian bakery equipment manufacturer producing industrial and artisan baking ovens, including thermo-oil, cyclothermic, and electric ovens, plus complete bakery lines. Polin serves a comparable customer base and competes directly with GIKO's HEUFT-distributed industrial ovens and GWAREK electric ovens in the broader European bakery equipment market.

Broad incumbents

• Middleby Corporation: Middleby is a large US-based food equipment conglomerate owning dozens of brands across commercial cooking, baking, refrigeration, and food processing. While Middleby does not specialize in European thermo-oil bakery ovens, its bakery segment brands overlap with GIKO's customer base, and Middleby's scale and acquisition strategy make it a relevant competitive incumbent for any European bakery equipment consolidation play.
• Rational AG: Rational is a German manufacturer of combi ovens and cooking systems primarily targeting professional kitchens, hotels, restaurants, and food service. While Rational is broader than GIKO (focused on cooking systems rather than thermo-oil baking), the GWAREK confectionery oven product line targets adjacent retail bakery, hotel, and food service customers where Rational is also present.

Others

• HEUFT Backofenbau: HEUFT is the German thermo-oil bakery oven manufacturer whose products GIKO exclusively distributes in Poland. While HEUFT sells directly in other markets (competing with GIKO's product line globally), in Poland it functions as GIKO's primary supplier and core brand. The relationship is foundational to GIKO's value proposition, making HEUFT more of a strategic partner than a peer competitor in GIKO's home market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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