dittmer

What dittmer does

Dittmer Gastro-Service GmbH is a privately held German B2B distributor of professional coffee and beverage equipment, headquartered in Buxtehude (Lüneburger Schanze 15) and operating under the dittmer.de e-commerce brand. The company runs a curated multi-brand reseller model, distributing espresso machines, semi-professional and commercial-grade espresso systems, automatic coffee machines, filter coffee machines, espresso grinders, instant and hot-water equipment, and water dispensers from manufacturers including JURA (Nuremberg), Dalla Corte (Italy), Bonamat/Bravilor Bonamat (Stapelfeld), Rex-Royal (Neu-Isenburg), ECM (Bammental), LaRhea/Servomat Steigler (Beimerstetten), and HGZ. The product catalog spans entry-level filter machines to high-end multi-group commercial systems featuring multi-boiler technology, precise temperature control, GCS/MCS/OCS remote-control modules, and high-capacity batch brewers rated up to ~1,160 cups per hour.

The business targets commercial buyers across the German gastronomy and hospitality sector — restaurants, hotels, cafés, catering companies, and offices — with a primary use case of high-volume, professional-grade beverage preparation. Distribution is executed through the company's own e-commerce storefront at dittmer.de, a service hotline (04161 716610, Monday–Friday 08:00–17:00), and quote-based consultative sales. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers engage via contact form or phone for quotations, with commercial engagements structured on a multi-year basis. The company also maintains an active careers portal at jobs.dittmer.de and presents an "AVPQ" sub-brand alongside the parent identity, suggesting modest ongoing operational scaling.

Dittmer's revenue model is anchored in hardware sales of professional coffee and beverage equipment, with no disclosed software, SaaS, AI, or recurring service revenue streams evident in the input data. Geographic scope is characterized as the DACH region, with confirmed operations in Germany. The company has no publicly disclosed revenue figures, headcount, funding history, parent-company relationship, or management-team information, and operates without patents, certifications, or public awards on record. No M&A, leadership changes, or major strategic transactions are evidenced in the available data.

Name

dittmer

Legal name

Dittmer Gastro-Service GmbH

Website

https://dittmer.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Dittmer Gastro-Service GmbH is a German B2B distributor reselling professional coffee, espresso, and water-dispensing equipment from JURA, Dalla Corte, Bonamat, Rex-Royal, ECM, and LaRhea to restaurants, hotels, cafés, catering firms, and offices across Germany via its dittmer.de e-commerce platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Coffee Equipment

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Coffee, Espresso & Tea Appliances Retail (CRACADAC)

Keywords

• Commercial coffee equipment
• Professional espresso machines
• Espresso grinders
• Automatic coffee machines
• Water dispensers

Headquarters

HQ city

Buxtehude

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Coffee Equipment Sales: Sale of professional coffee machines, espresso machines, grinders, and related gastro equipment to commercial customers including restaurants, hotels, and coffee shops.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Dittmer Gastro-Service GmbH is a German B2B e-commerce distributor of professional commercial coffee, espresso, hot-water, and water-dispensing equipment. The company resells a multi-brand catalog spanning entry-level to high-end professional machines from manufacturers such as JURA, Dalla Corte, Bonamat/Bravilor, Rex-Royal, ECM, LaRhea/Servomat Steigler, and HGZ, serving gastronomy, hospitality, and office customers across Germany through its online shop and service hotline.

Product overview

Dittmer Gastro-Service GmbH operates as a commercial coffee equipment distributor offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional coffee machines and related equipment. The product lineup spans multiple categories including Kaffeemaschinen (filter coffee machines), Espressomaschinen (espresso machines) from semi-professional to commercial grade, Kaffeevollautomaten (automatic coffee machines), instant/hot water equipment, and Wasserspender (water dispensers). Key brands distributed include Dalla Corte (espresso machines and grinders), JURA (automatic coffee machines), Bonamat/Bravilor (batch brewers), Rex-Royal/HGZ (automatic machines), LaRhea/Servomat Steigler (table-top machines), and ECM (grinders). The company serves hospitality and foodservice businesses throughout Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AVPQ: Brand logo visible on the website footer alongside the Dittmer Gastro-Service GmbH company name.

Products and services

• Filter Coffee Machines (Kaffeemaschinen) Commercial filter coffee equipment including quick-filter machines, buffet units, and round-filter/batch brewers for high-volume coffee service in foodservice operations. Distributed brands include Bonamat/Bravilor.
• Commercial Espresso Machines (Gewerbliche Espressomaschinen) Multi-group professional espresso machines for cafés, restaurants, and hotels from brands such as Dalla Corte, with multi-boiler technology, precise temperature control, and remote operation systems.
• Semi-Professional Espresso Machines Semi-professional espresso machines suitable for smaller hospitality venues and specialty coffee shops, offering precise water-flow and temperature control features from brands including Dalla Corte, ECM, and Controvento.
• Espresso Grinders (Espressomühlen) Commercial and prosumer espresso grinders with stepless grind adjustment, programmable dosing, and large burrs, distributed from brands such as Dalla Corte, ECM, and others.
• Fully Automatic Coffee Machines — Fresh Milk (Frischmilchgeräte) Automatic coffee machines with integrated fresh-milk processing and steam wands for venues serving milk-based espresso drinks, distributed from brands including JURA, Rex-Royal, and Dalla Corte.
• Fully Automatic Coffee Machines — Milk Powder (Milchpulvergeräte) Table-top automatic coffee machines using milk powder for cappuccino, latte macchiato, and chocolate beverages, distributed from brands such as LaRhea/Servomat Steigler, Bonamat Esprecious, and ETNA.
• Fresh-Brew Automatic Coffee Machines (Frischbrühgeräte) Fresh-brew automatic machines that brew coffee from whole beans directly into the cup, distributed across brands including LaRhea and SCS Compact, suited for offices and self-service environments.
• Instant and Hot Water Equipment Instant beverage machines, hot-water dispensers, milk warmers, samovars, and related accessories for foodservice operators, distributed from brands including Bonamat Bolero and others.
• Water Dispensers (Wasserspender) Table-top, built-in, and bottle-filler water dispensers for offices and hospitality, including the Vivreau Top line.
• Coffee Equipment Accessories and Consumables Accessories and consumables such as water filters (e.g., JURA CLARIS Pro Smart), tampers, knock boxes, and related items for installed coffee machines.
• Service Hotline and Pre-Sales Consulting Phone-based consulting, quoting, and order support for commercial customers via the service hotline at 04161 716610 (Mon-Fri 08:00-17:00), and quote requests via the website contact form.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JURAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of JURA professional coffee machines and accessories. JURA Elektrogeräte Vertriebs-GmbH based in Nuremberg is the German subsidiary.
• Dalla Corte s.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Dalla Corte espresso machines, grinders, and professional equipment. Italian manufacturer based in Baranzate.
• Bonamat (Bravilor Bonamat)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Bonamat/Bravilor Bonamat filter coffee machines and related equipment. German office located in Stapelfeld.
• Rex-Royal Kaffeemaschinen GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of Rex-Royal professional coffee machines and full-auto systems. German subsidiary based in Neu-Isenburg.
• ECM (Espresso Coffee Machines)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of ECM espresso machines and grinders. German manufacturer based in Bammental.
• rheavendors servomat SteiglerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of LaRhea brand coffee machines. Manufacturer located in Beimerstetten, Germany.
• HGZ KaffeemaschinencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReseller of HGZ/Rex-Royal professional coffee equipment through German distribution.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Allweg GmbH: German B2B distributor of professional coffee machines and gastro equipment — directly comparable to Dittmer's distribution model, target customers, and DACH geographic focus.
• Kaffee Partner GmbH: German B2B coffee solutions provider distributing and servicing professional coffee machines to offices, hotels, and gastronomy — overlapping customer base and equipment distribution model.

Broad incumbents

• Bravilor Bonamat: Dutch manufacturer of professional coffee brewing equipment; also supplies Dittmer as a partner — overlapping product categories and HoReCa customer base, broader incumbent.
• Thermoplan AG: Swiss manufacturer of professional espresso and coffee machines for HoReCa — comparable product category serving similar customers, larger-scale incumbent.
• Selecta Group: Pan-European operator and distributor of coffee and vending solutions including HoReCa equipment — broader incumbent addressing the same end-customer verticals as Dittmer at larger scale.
• Franke Coffee Systems: Global manufacturer and supplier of professional coffee machines for HoReCa — overlapping product category and customer segments, though primarily manufacturing-led with broader portfolio.
• Schaerer AG: Swiss-based manufacturer of professional coffee machines serving global HoReCa — overlapping product category and end customers, primarily an OEM rather than a distributor.
• Melitta Professional Coffee Solutions: German provider of professional coffee solutions including equipment and beans — direct German-headquartered competitor in the HoReCa equipment and service space.
• WMF Professional Coffee Machines (Cafina): German manufacturer of professional coffee machines (Cafina brand) serving HoReCa directly — overlapping customer base and product category, broad incumbent with home-market presence.

Emerging players

• Coffee-Bike: German mobile coffee franchise and equipment operator — adjacent emerging player in the German coffee equipment/service ecosystem using overlapping product categories.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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