From coffee to food and beyond
PROBAT drives industry leadership forward
Emmerich, Germany, June 12, 2025: Following the 2024 acquisition and integration of renowned food technology companies, the PROBAT Group, world market and technology leader in the coffee processing industry, is now consolidating its corporate brand portfolio under the PROBAT name. This strategic realignment marks a major step in the Group’s transformation into a significant global force in the food manufacturing sector.
Since 1868, PROBAT has been a trusted name in coffee processing technology. Today, the company is building on that legacy to take a leading role in the broader food processing market. To be recognized as a single brand with clear and differentiating advantages, the corporate brands Hamburg Dresdner Maschinenfabriken and Royal Duyvis Wiener will be aligned under the globally recognized PROBAT brand.
Following more than a year of intensive technology transfer and successful cross-divisional collaboration, the PROBAT Group is now positioned to redefine standards in the food processing industry. With fully integrated solutions spanning coffee, cocoa, chocolate, nuts, popcorn, malt, and other specialty food segments – all delivered under one unified brand – PROBAT is setting a new benchmark for innovation and operational excellence. Customers worldwide will benefit from the Group’s renowned commitment to the highest quality standards.
PROBAT CEO Wim Abbing proudly reflects on the company’s evolving legacy: “At PROBAT, our mission goes far beyond supplying machinery for the coffee industry. We have grown into a leading one-stop partner for customers across cocoa, chocolate, snack, and emerging food segments worldwide. Everything we do is driven by a deep understanding of their unique challenges and aspirations. We empower them to deliver top-quality products – day after day – with peak performance, resource efficiency, and maximum machine uptime.”
From roasting, grinding, and refining to flavor treatment, tempering, coating, and all-in-one solutions – PROBAT’s customizable processing systems cover every key step of production, ensuring precise control, seamless integration, and consistent product quality. Whether it is developing tailored recipes, optimizing heat transfer, or maximizing overall equipment effectiveness, PROBAT delivers future-ready solutions – backed by a powerful and diversified global service network.
“By uniting these fascinating companies under one strong brand, we have taken a decisive step toward becoming the first point of contact in coffee and food processing. As a trusted partner for expertise, innovation, and reliability, PROBAT transforms even the most complex challenges into lasting solutions that shape the future of our customers’ businesses,” says Jan Molitor, CMO of PROBAT, summarizing the company’s mission statement.
Visit the newly launched website at www.probat.com to explore an intuitive, content-rich platform featuring seamless functionality, and valuable insights. The site reflects PROBAT’s customer-centric philosophy and showcases a comprehensive portfolio of advanced technologies that deliver lasting value across the coffee, cocoa, chocolate, snack, and emerging food industries worldwide.