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110% MIXING SOLUTIONS

This is the claim that reflects ystral's aspirations. Behind it lies the commitment and passion of each and every one of us - for example in the project planning, design or manufacture of mixing and powder wetting machines and process systems. This statement is regularly confirmed by our customers. We ystral employees are highly motivated and always put our heart and soul into our work. It is a matter of course for us to go the extra mile for our customers. This commitment is encouraged and maintained by an extremely good working atmosphere. The appreciation shown to us employees by the owners is very high and tangible. The owners of ystral are the three brothers David, George and Peter Manke. They took over the company in 2005, after David and Peter Manke had already been managing the company for seven years.

Since 2005, turnover has risen from EUR 10 million to EUR 48 million (2023).  Solid, organic growth, which is reflected in the increase in the number of employees from 80 to 270 (2024).

The management team was expanded in 2019 to include Karl Prem as commercial director. Dominik Seeger was appointed to the Executive Board as Senior Vice President Sales in 2024, followed by Dr Christian Gebauer as Senior Vice President Technology in 2025.

In addition to the headquarters in Ballrechten-Dottingen near the French and Swiss borders, subsidiaries were established in Singapore (2011), Bangalore (India, 2013) and Beijing (China, 2018). The reason for this is the strong international demand - we have thus followed our customers to Asia, on this continent the potential is incredibly large. So far, our export share of sales is 60% (2018).
 

MILESTONES

1959

Founded in Stuttgart
Focus on the dairy industry

1973

Relocation to Ballrechten-Dottingen
Opening of the first ystral research centre

1991

Development and market launch for Conti-TDS technology

1998

Taking on the management: David and Peter Manke

2005

MBO: Peter, David and George Manke

2011

Founding of ystral asia in Singapore
Expansion of the production building

2013

Founding of ystral india in Bangalore

2018

Foundation ystral china and most successful year in history:
270 employees
42 million turnover

2019

Karl Prem is taking over the commercial and later also the operational management of the company

2021

Market introduction
of Batt-TDS

2022

Acquisition of another neighbouring property to expand production capacities

2024

Market maturity and launch of the YSTRAL Coflow

ABOUT US

Living our values

ystral employees

CUSTOMER PERSPECTIVE

In everything we do, we focus on the needs and benefits of the customer.

ystral customer acceptance test machine

Professional expertise

We love thinking outside the box, experimenting and optimising, drawing upon our tremendous know-how. We endeavour to ensure that our collective knowledge is shared as widely as possible within our company. This ensures that you get tailored process solutions that deliver added value.

Responsibility

Responsibility

We take responsibility for our work and results. Comprehensive consulting combined with testing at the ystral Technology Centre enable us to give you a process guarantee that affords you the security you need. In every step of the process chain.

ystral employee process systems

Drive

Our drive is revealed in that gleam in our eyes when we are working on our independent initiative to deliver optimal results. When we are giving that little bit extra to derive the best possible solution for you, taking advantage of the freedom we enjoy to explore creative possibilities.

Our code of conduct

As a company, we have a responsibility towards society, our customers, employees and suppliers. To summarise these factors, we have drawn up a Code of Conduct, which provides ystral – our managing directors, senior managers and our employees – with an orientation framework. 
Here, legal and statutory requirements are combined with the special demands we place on ourselves to form a promise.

To the Code of Conduct

Jessica Wiesler, Head of Sales Back Office

Jessica Wiesler, Head of Sales Back Office

The minds that make 110% MIXING SOLUTIONS

"I have worked in sales for ystral for about 8 years. Because ystral is represented in almost all branches of the market, this is a very varied job. It is never boring – quite the opposite – everyday is fun to come into contact with customers and learning more about new applications, challenges or new designs based on the special machine construction. Altogether it is definitely not a nine to five job and I feel very good in my position and in the company."

 

 

Andreas Faller, Head of Purchasing

Andreas Faller, Head of Purchasing

The minds that make 110% MIXING SOLUTIONS

"I work in project purchasing at ystral and am the process owner for plant projects. A complex plant is only as good as the sum of the quality of the individual components. My job is to procure the individual components in top quality at the required time for our assembly. What counts for me is never to be satisfied with what has been achieved and never to stop questioning oneself and one's work to become better. In today's world, 100% is no longer enough and we therefore go the extra mile for our customers."

 

 

Portrait Annika-Frederike Zerulla

Annika-Frederike Zerulla, Order center employee

The minds that make 110% MIXING SOLUTIONS

"I started my apprenticeship at ystral in 2016 and was warmly welcomed from day one. The informal atmosphere, characterized by a "you" culture, and the new challenges in my area of responsibility every day make working here really special. I appreciate my tasks, the variety they bring and the trust that is placed in me in the way I do my work. I am particularly motivated by the fact that I enjoy my work, appreciate my colleagues and superiors and simply enjoy working together. ystral is not just a workplace for me - over time, my colleagues have also become friends. And even on bad days, my colleagues ensure that my motivation quickly returns. All in all, it's a job that inspires me and shows me that I'm in exactly the right place."

Portrait Klaus Gutmann

Klaus Gutmann, Internal sales department

The minds that make 110% MIXING SOLUTIONS

"I have been working at ystral for over 40 years and particularly appreciate the great cooperation with my colleagues, who are always committed and supportive - especially when it comes to complex issues. The good communication within the team, flexible working hours and the proximity of my workplace to my home make me feel very comfortable here.

One of the highlights of my time here was the rapid support we provided to a key account customer during an accident, for which we received great praise. Moments like that show how important and appreciated our work is. I am particularly motivated to use my experience to solve technical questions from colleagues in the commercial area and thus contribute to our joint success. ystral is not just a workplace for me, but a place where I feel valued and needed, even after so many years."

 

Hannah Schwab, DH student Business Administration-Personnel Management

Hannah Schwab, DH student Business Administration-Personnel Management

The minds that make 110% MIXING SOLUTIONS

"I started as an apprentice at ystral in 2020 and was fully integrated right from the start thanks to the DU culture and appreciative cooperation. Working at ystral is characterized by exciting products and varied tasks that never get boring. I am particularly motivated by the opportunity to develop personally, which ystral actively promotes through support such as my dual studies. One highlight was the Managing Director's quick approval of my wish to study, which showed me how much my development and my contribution to the company are valued. I am looking forward to contributing to ystral's long-term success with my studies."
 

 

 

Felix Thoma, Junior Product Manager

Felix Thoma, Junior Product Manager

The minds that make 110% MIXING SOLUTIONS

"I successfully completed my dual studies at ystral and was then taken on in product management. I stayed because ystral, as an international provider of individual solutions in process engineering, offers exciting and varied challenges every day. I particularly appreciate the high level of personal responsibility and the collegial atmosphere at ystral. I am motivated by the diverse tasks in product management, the strong team spirit and the flexible working hours. These allow me to pursue my time-consuming hobby, triathlon.

My favorite moments at ystral include the convivial May and Christmas parties, but also the conversations with colleagues who share similar interests and hobbies. Experiences like these show how much team spirit and appreciation are central here."

 

INNOVATION

Research and development at ystral

Ideally prepared personnel and very experienced development department guarantee the best results: Individual processing systems are one of our core skills. In reality, each system is different as there are different conditions applicable for interior wall paints than, for example, for chocolate mass. For the workers that means the variety and motivation at the same time: We love these types of challenges, as many innovations only arise during the course of a project. Thanks to the level of individualisation required for the systems we are almost obligated to develop new innovations.

CERTIFICATION & PARTNERS

Safety:

ystral is ISO 9001 certified and if required, our machines and systems can be made in compliance with hygiene standards or explosion-protection standards

Universities:

We have entered into a cooperation for the training of dual students and for the extra-occupational further training of our employees.

Membership:

We are a member of wvib Schwarzwald AG, an independent, regional service association for medium-sized industrial companies, and a member of VDMA, the largest network in the European capital goods industry.

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