Kiremko

Kiremko is a Dutch company specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of machinery and complete processing lines for the potato processing industry. Founded in 1965 by J. Kwakkenbos, the company started with the idea of processing potatoes in large quantities, initially producing lines capable of 500 kilos of French fries per hour. Based in Montfoort, Netherlands, Kiremko has grown from supplying individual machines to delivering comprehensive, turnkey solutions for a global clientele.

The company serves the worldwide potato processing market, offering total solutions from the infeed of raw potatoes to the final packaging lines. Its product lines are designed to create French fries, potato chips, potato flakes, pellet snacks, and formed potato specialties like hash browns. Kiremko's business model is centered on delivering customized, high-quality, and efficient equipment, including services like project management, engineering, and process support. The company emphasizes sustainability by developing technologies that reduce water and energy consumption. Its revenue is generated through the sale of these complete lines, factory upgrades, and standalone machines. With a team of over 180 professionals, Kiremko operates globally through local offices in China and India, and a network of agents.

A significant milestone in Kiremko's history is its strategic partnership model. In 1996, it partnered with the US-based Idaho Steel to enter the American market and add technologies for products like potato flakes. This collaboration later expanded to include Reyco Systems in 2005, known for its oil and water recovery systems, forming a 'Tri-Brand' partnership that offers seamless, integrated processing lines. In August 2025, it was announced that investment firm Investindustrial agreed to acquire Kiremko, Idaho Steel, and Reyco, with the collective group having generated over $200 million in sales in 2024. The company is led by a management team that includes directors Paul Oosterlaken, Andy Gowing, and Marcel van Huissteden.

Keywords: potato processing equipment, French fry production line, potato chip machinery, turnkey food processing, steam peeling systems, hydro-cutting systems, industrial fryers, potato flake lines, hash brown forming, food processing engineering, agricultural machinery, snack food production, EcoMiser oil recovery, potato washing equipment, blanchers, food processing automation, sustainable food technology, raw product receiving systems, packaging line integration, pellet snack lines