For already more than 70 years Kolbe Foodtec has been your specialist for premium, high-quality meat-processing machines. With our production taking place exclusively in one location – Elchingen, Germany – we were able to perfect our manufacturing process and achieve the highest quality levels.
Due to our perfectly developed technology and the highest standards in hygiene, we are able to offer a broad service range for meat and fish processing for businesses of every type and size.
We are continuously focusing to expand and develop our products even further. The production of our products in-house allows us to meet the individual needs and wishes of our customers and to provide special solutions – worldwide.
For already more than 70 years Kolbe Foodtec has been your specialist for premium, high-quality meat-processing machines. With our production taking place exclusively in one location - Elchingen, Germany - we were able to perfect our manufacturing process and achieve the highest quality levels.
Due to our perfectly developed technology and the highest standards in hygiene, we are able to offer a broad service range for meat and fish processing for businesses of every type and size.
We are continuously focusing to expand and develop our products even further. The production of our products in-house allows us to meet the individual needs and wishes of our customers and to provide special solutions - worldwide.
KOLBE – For more than 70 years we move with the times.
1949 the company Kolbe and Landgraf was founded in Thalfingen (south Germany), for the production of machine parts and meat grinders.
After parting ways with Mr. Landgraf, the now known company as Paul KOLBE was first led by the nephew Bernhard Knorr, until the present shareholders Thomas Hagmeier and Karsten Hackemesser took over.
1964 the company Paul KOLBE successfully developed the first own machine program with the production of meat grinders and cutters.
1967 the very first meat grinder with a stainless steel chassis was produced. 10 years later the world wide first stainless steel bandsaw followed.
1981 the cutter production was ceased and the then known Paul KOLBE KG placed a greater emphasis on the production and further development of the range of products known today. With growing numbers and more diverse machines a bigger production facility was needed.
Therefore 1993 the company had to move from Thalfingen in the new facility to todays location in Elchingen.
All the time we remained faithful – we produce and develop our meat grinders and bandsaws with great passion „Made in Germany“ and always adapt to the needs and requirements of our customers and the market.
KOLBE – For more than 70 years we move with the times.
1949 the company Kolbe and Landgraf was founded in Thalfingen (south Germany), for the production of machine parts and meat grinders.
After parting ways with Mr. Landgraf, the now known company as Paul KOLBE was first led by the nephew Bernhard Knorr, until the present shareholders Thomas Hagmeier and Karsten Hackemesser took over.
1964 the company Paul KOLBE successfully developed the first own machine program with the production of meat grinders and cutters.
1967 the very first meat grinder with a stainless steel chassis was produced. 10 years later the world wide first stainless steel bandsaw followed.
1981 the cutter production was ceased and the then known Paul KOLBE KG placed a greater emphasis on the production and further development of the range of products known today. With growing numbers and more diverse machines a bigger production facility was needed.
Therefore 1993 the company had to move from Thalfingen in the new facility to todays location in Elchingen.
All the time we remained faithful – we produce and develop our meat grinders and bandsaws with great passion „Made in Germany“ and always adapt to the needs and requirements of our customers and the market.
Foundation of the company Kolbe & Landgraf, in Thalfingen, near Ulm, for the production of machine parts for all East German meat grinder brands.
Transformation of the company into Paul KOLBE KG with the construction of the new office building in Thalfingen.
The first expansion with the new construction of a production building.
We take over the spare parts service for butcher machines of a renowned South German company.
In 1963, Bernhard Knorr – as nephew of Paul Kolbes – takes over Paul KOLBE KG.
The first KOLBE machine program including the production of cutters is being developed.
The second expansion with the new construction of a production building.
Chassis Revolution: Production of the first meat grinders with stainless steel chassis.
PAUL KOLBE KG starts a cooperation with Rohwer, Neumünster for joint machine production of meat grinders, cutters and filling machines.
World premiere from Thalfingen: production start of the world’s first band saw with stainless steel chassis.
Supply of industry companies with band saws, meat grinders and cutters for marketing under their label.
The third expansion with the new construction of a production building.
Ceasing of the cutter production.
Admission of Karsten Hackemesser as managing partner and Thomas Hagmeier as sales manager and authorized representative, cessation of OEM production. The KG will be converted to Paul KOLBE GmbH.
Revolutionary: Market launch of the minced meat Wolfs SW100 series. For the first time in the industry with wolf housing made of precision cast stainless steel.
Construction and move into the new company building in Elchingen, consisting of administrative, production and storage area – the current company location.
Bernhard Knorr leaves the company. Thomas Hagmeier becomes managing partner and continues to successfully expand the worldwide distribution of the KOLBE products
Presentation of the new band saws according to CE standards on IFFA and conversion of all other machines to CE.
This is followed by the market launch of the modified MWE series with the portioning device PF110.
Start of production of the new mixer wolf series MWE52.
Presentation of the new minced meat portioning line at IFFA.
At the IFFA, the new AW to AWM series, angular worms and MultiGrind industrial worms with cutting set size 130-200 are presented.
Further development of the KOLBE store wolfs (LW82 / 22) and presentation of the new compact table wolf (TWK32 / 98).
Introduction of the smallest mixing winder MWK32 / 114 to date and face-lift of the band saw model K220-K440H.
Development and partial introduction of the new generation band saws.
Kolbe introduces the newly designed mixing worms of the 120 liter series. In order to remain flexible in the future, the machine designations of automatic machine angle grinders and mixing grinders in combination with a set of cutting edges and funnel size will change this year. The presentation of the new band saw K380RS and thus extension of the RS line on 3 band saws in different sizes and the band saw K430RT with fixed roller table for partial dissection causes a stir.
Presentation of the new mixing worms MW160 – 330 and MW56 – 330 with a hopper volume of 330 l – the largest model of the MW series.
Introduction of Kolbe’s own separation system KDS (Kolbe Dynamic Separating-System). Presentation at the ANUGA Foodtec in Cologne. From now on, Kolbe can make good meat even better.
Introduction of the new Automatic Crossfeed Grinders AWM114-100 and AWM130-100 at the IFFA. Two compact and powerful models with an ergonomic frontal usability.
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We are gladly there for you! Just call us or write us a message:
info@kolbe-foodtec.com
+49 (0) 7308 – 96 10 – 0
You can also use our contact form.