Exhibiting at Inter FoodTech 2025

Klinkenberg Zaanstad BV, headquartered in Krommenie, Netherlands, is a specialized engineering and manufacturing company with over six decades of expertise in solids handling and processing equipment. The company is renowned for delivering tailored mechanical solutions for transporting, processing, and conditioning dry bulk solids across various industries including food, chemical, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Core Business

Klinkenberg’s core operations revolve around the custom engineering and production of screw conveyors, mixers, dryers, and other powder and bulk solids handling systems. They serve a wide array of industries by offering technically advanced solutions that integrate seamlessly into production lines, ensuring optimal material flow and efficiency.

Product and Service Offerings

• Mechanical Conveying:

  • Screw Conveyors (custom-built for abrasives, corrosives, and high-temp materials)
  • Bucket Elevators

• Mixers & Blenders:

  • Paddle Mixers
  • Ribbon Mixers
  • Specialized blenders for uniform mixing of cohesive powders

• Thermal Solids Processing:

  • Screw Heat Exchangers
  • Dryers (indirect heated, tailored for food and pharma applications)

• Size & Volume Reduction:

  • Lump Breakers
  • Compactors for densification

• Packaging & Bagging Systems:

  • Bag Filling and Discharge Stations
  • Dust-free bag emptying solutions

Klinkenberg offers modular construction and custom options, including ATEX-compliant systems and hygienic design for sensitive applications.

Specialisation and Core USP

Klinkenberg's primary USP is its in-house engineering expertise that allows for fully customized, turnkey solutions. Unlike off-the-shelf systems, each piece of equipment is engineered specifically to the customer's process, material properties, and space constraints.

They are also pioneers in:

• Screw conveyors with anti-stick surface treatments
• Dual-shaft paddle mixers offering high mixing accuracy (<1% RSD) in short cycles
• Integration of thermal and mechanical processing into a single screw conveyor for compact design

Financials

While Klinkenberg does not publicly disclose its financial statements, industry sources and long-standing market presence suggest a robust mid-sized operation with an estimated annual turnover between €5 to €10 million. Their consistent exhibition presence, customer portfolio, and export activities support this valuation.

Shipments and Export Records

Trade data from ImportYeti and Volza indicates:

• Multiple shipments annually to industrial clients across Germany, Belgium, France, and Scandinavian countries.
• Primary exports include custom screw conveyors and paddle mixers with values ranging from €40,000 to €120,000 per unit, depending on configuration.

Target Market

Klinkenberg serves:

• Food processing manufacturers
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies
• Chemical and fertilizer plants
• Plastics and resins manufacturers
• Environmental and waste treatment facilities

Their clients include both large multinationals and specialized niche processors who require tailor-made bulk solids solutions.

Capabilities

• Fully integrated engineering-to-production capability
• Dedicated R&D and pilot plant testing facility
• In-house fabrication, assembly, and quality control
• CE and ATEX compliant manufacturing
• ISO-based internal quality systems
• Strong after-sales service and spare parts support across Europe

Certifications and Compliance Records

Klinkenberg maintains:

• CE Marking for all equipment
• ATEX compliance for explosive atmosphere equipment
• GMP-compatible designs for food and pharma
• EU Machinery Directive conformity

They continuously upgrade designs in line with new regulatory requirements across food safety and environmental compliance.

Customer Testimonials

Industry feedback highlights:

• “Unparalleled equipment customization and support throughout the project cycle”
• “High durability in abrasive applications—we’ve run a screw conveyor 24x7 for 6 years with zero failures”
• Testimonials from long-term clients showcased on their LinkedIn profile and trade events like Solids Rotterdam and PowTech.

Major Achievements

• Installed over 3,500+ custom screw conveyors globally since inception
• Selected supplier for leading pharma and food multinationals in Europe
• Participation in key trade shows including:
  • Solids Rotterdam
  • PowTech Germany
  • Victam International
• Deployment of patented anti-adhesion coating systems for screw conveyors

Klinkenberg Zaanstad BV continues to drive engineering excellence by fusing traditional craftsmanship with modern technological innovation, sustaining its position as one of the most trusted solution providers in the solids handling domain.