Top 5 Coffee Roaster Manufacturers

As coffee roaster manufacturers have the passion for good coffee, Exapro has the passion for used industrial machinery market and its evolution since 2004.

According to a report published on 29th May 2018 by Research Report Insights, the coffee market revenue is expected to surpass US$ 34 Bn by 2022.

Since then, we were wondering what could be the top 5 coffee roaster manufacturers ever listed on Exapro.com among more than 60 brands. This study was conducted after the surprising results from our last analysis regarding the top 5 press brakes CNC/NC manufacturers.

So let’s grab a good coffee together and discover the big winners of this study.

1. Probat Coffee Roaster Machines

“A passion for good coffee… or why we’re not just good at making machines” declares the German manufacturer founded in 1868. There is no doubt that Probat is confident in its leadership thanks to its many technologies and experience, and doesn’t hesitate to put it forward on all fronts.

The company headquartered in Emmerich has recently released a very interesting video about their story that is really worth it to watch.

For instance, they talk about when their factory was completely destroyed after World War II and how they managed to become what they are today. If you have 3 minutes of your free time to spend, click on the video below.

With a global presence in North America, Brazil, Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and South America, the company has built a solid reputation over the years and offers now products as efficient as demanded by professionals.

2. Scolari Engineering

In the second position arrives the Italian manufacturer Scolari. From a global perspective, the company’s line of business includes manufacturing food products machinery.

However, if we go into the details, Scolari’s products include green coffee, roasters, roasted coffee, ground coffee and other products such as chaff conveying, pelletizer for chaff, dosing feeder for coffee and tea.

3. Vittoria

Vittoria coffee roaster machines have a significant demand as well on the marketplace Exapro. Their main criteria go from the capacity in kilogram that they can support to their vintage look.

4. The Petroncini Group

The Italian manufacturer Petroncini, founded in 1919 in Bologna, became part of the IMA S.p.A, COFFEE Division in 2016. This unique group in the world aims to offer fully integrated turnkey solutions, from the green coffee intake up to roasting, from the grinding up to the final package in capsules, bags or, pods.

5. Bühler

Today, the German Bühler Group operates in over 140 countries thanks to different process technologies. For instance, they offer: milling, grinding and flaking, pelleting, wet grinding and dispersing, but also roasting and debacterizing.

To keep you informed of the latest news of the group, the US manufacturer Sputtering Components Inc. (SCI) (manufacturer of precision vacuum components) has recently joined the Bühler Group in June 2018.

 

Understanding Coffee Roasting Machines

Professional coffee roasters are sophisticated machines designed to transform green coffee beans into the flavorful brown beans we know and love. They employ a combination of heat, airflow, and precise control mechanisms to achieve the desired roast profiles, allowing roasters to unlock the unique characteristics of each coffee bean variety.

Working Mechanism:

1. Roasting Chamber: The heart of a coffee roaster is the roasting chamber, where the magic happens. This chamber holds the green coffee beans and exposes them to controlled heat.
2. Heating Elements: Modern roasters utilize gas burners or electric heating elements to generate the required heat. Gas burners are more prevalent in larger industrial roasters, while smaller-scale roasters often use electric heating elements for convenience.
3. Airflow Systems: Roasters feature sophisticated airflow systems that distribute hot air evenly throughout the roasting chamber. This ensures consistent and uniform roasting by preventing hot spots and facilitating the removal of smoke and chaff.
4. Control Systems: To achieve precise roasting profiles, coffee roasters employ advanced control systems. These systems regulate temperature, airflow, and time parameters, enabling roasters to experiment with different roast levels and flavors.

Prominent Coffee Roasting Machine Manufacturers:

1. Probat: With a rich heritage dating back to 1868, Probat is a renowned German manufacturer of coffee roasting machines. They offer a wide range of roasters, from small-batch to industrial-scale equipment, catering to the needs of both specialty coffee roasters and large-scale production facilities.
2. Diedrich Roasters: Established in the United States in 1980, Diedrich Roasters has gained a strong reputation for producing high-quality coffee roasters. Their machines are known for their precision and craftsmanship, allowing roasters to achieve consistent and exceptional results.
3. Loring Smart Roast: Loring Smart Roast, based in the United States, has revolutionized the coffee roasting industry with their energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly roasters. Their patented single-burner design significantly reduces emissions and fuel consumption, making them a popular choice among sustainability-conscious roasters.
4. Giesen Coffee Roasters: Hailing from the Netherlands, Giesen Coffee Roasters specializes in crafting innovative and reliable coffee roasting machines. Their roasters are highly customizable, offering roasters the flexibility to adapt to specific needs and preferences.
5. Probat Burns: As a merger between Probat and Burns Coffee Machinery in 2018, Probat Burns is a powerhouse in the coffee roasting industry. They combine Probat’s expertise in traditional drum roasters with Burns’ expertise in hot-air roasting technologies, offering a comprehensive range of roasting solutions.

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