IFA Technology GmbH
About us
>> IFA Technology - Your Expert for Bulk Material Handling, Mixing, and Dosing Systems in Turnkey Plant Engineering <<
Since 1980, IFA Technology GmbH has been a leading manufacturer of automated systems for weighing, mixing, conveying, and dosing solid and liquid raw materials. With more than 45 years of experience, around 100 highly skilled employees and over 1,000 successfully implemented projects worldwide, IFA Technology is recognized as a trusted partner in global process engineering and industrial plant construction.
As a full-service provider, we deliver true turnkey plant solutions – from initial requirements analysis and detailed engineering to manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and comprehensive after-sales service. Our modular and scalable systems are designed to optimize production efficiency, safety, and reliability.
IFA Technology serves a wide range of industries, including the chemical industry, building materials, plastics processing, wood-based materials, food production, coatings & paints, pharmaceuticals and many more.
Our portfolio includes dosing and mixing systems, silo and tank farm installations, bulk material handling equipment, conveying technology, and fully integrated process and handling systems.
By following stringent quality and safety standards – such as ISO 9001:2015, ATEX compliance, energy-efficient technology and advanced automation – we ensure safe, reliable and cost-efficient production processes. Our systems are ideally suited for the processing of bulk materials, powders, granulates, liquids and viscous media.
IFA Technology – Your partner for efficient, innovative, and future-proof process solutions in modern industrial plant engineering.
Products
Turnkey Plant Engineering: Complete End-to-End Solutions from a Single Source
Turnkey plant engineering covers the entire project cycle from initial requirements analysis through planning, engineering, and manufacturing to installation, commissioning, and long-term service. Scope of services & process steps: - Consulting & requirements analysis: technical and economic evaluation of your project needs - Planning & development: detailed concept design with a focus on automation and process optimisation - Engineering & construction: mechanical design, process engineering, and control technology - Manufacturing & modular construction: high-quality production of plant components, including in-house stainless-steel fabrication, and welding - Installation & commissioning: professional on-site installation and a smooth start-up of the complete system - After-Sales & service: maintenance, expansion, and modernisation throughout the entire lifecycle of the plant Your benefits with IFA turnkey plants: → Single point of contact from initial idea to fully operational plant: planning, manufacturing, installation, and service from one source → Seamless integration of all process steps – weighing, mixing, dosing, storing, conveying and controlling: all perfectly coordinated → Quality and reliability – IFA delivers even complex systems to the highest standards, supported by its own manufacturing capacities → Process optimisation – improved material flow and efficient operations through professional planning, automation, and targeted engineering → Long-term service – after-sales support, maintenance, upgrades, and modifications ensure sustainable plant performance With its turnkey offering, IFA Technology demonstrates at SOLIDS how companies can implement complete solids and liquids production systems in a fully integrated and efficient way. Decision-makers gain access to a mature overall concept from raw-material handling and dosing to final processing with minimal effort and maximum process and quality reliability.
Control Cabinet Engineering
IFA Technology provides in-house Control Cabinet Manufacturing as part of its automation and control solutions. Cabinets are engineered, designed and wired with focus on quality, space utilisation and reliable system integration. Benefits: - Unified automation and control solutions tailored to your plant - Professional planning and wiring ensure stable, reliable integration of control systems
Automated Mixing & Batching Plants
IFA Technology provides automated mixing and batching systems for solids and liquids. Flexible, efficient, and tailored to industrial requirements. System Types & Features: - Batching plants, dispensing systems, powder-wetting, vacuum mixers, inline mixers - Selectable based on material and production needs - Modular design allows customization for media type and industry application Customer Benefits: - Homogeneous mixing and consistent process quality even for complex solid-liquid blends - Flexible adaptation to batch size and production scale (from small to large volume) - Easy integration into existing production lines; includes maintenance and service Typical Applications: Paints & coatings, building materials, chemical and industrial mixing applications.
Gravimetric & Volumetric Dosing Systems
IFA Technology offers gravimetric and volumetric dosing systems as well as flocculant and viscosity-control systems individually tailored to your production requirements. Key Features & Benefits: - Gravimetric dosing ensures precise weight-based metering with recipe control, ideal for high-accuracy dosing even at small quantities - Volumetric dosing uses flow-measurement and metering pump technology for fast, volumetric-accurate dosing suited to large throughput requirements - Additional system variants (flocculant dosing, viscosity control) available for specialized applications Customer benefits: - precise, reproducible dosing - efficient automation and turnkey supply including engineering and after-sales support Applications: Solids and liquids across multiple industries where high dosing accuracy and consistent quality are required.
Raw Material & Product Handling
IFA Technology provides tailored raw-material and product handling solutions for powders, granulates, liquids and a wide variety of containers. Systems accommodate IBCs, drums, canisters, bagged goods, big bags or trucks. Features & Benefits: - IBC, Big-Bag, drum, and sack filling and discharge stations for flexible container handling - Dust-reduced, safe, and clean handling via docking and extraction systems where required - Options for manual or automated operation depending on production needs - Adaptable to varying container sizes and production conditions, including handling of hazardous materials under ATEX-compliant concepts Use Cases: Chemical, coatings, textile, wood processing, and other industries where safe, efficient, and flexible raw-material or product handling is required.
Silo Storage Systems for Bulk Materials
IFA Technology’s silo storage systems provide a powerful and reliable solution for handling and storing bulk materials such as building materials, chemical powders, fillers, or granulates. Each silo is engineered to support stable production processes and consistent material quality. Capacities & Construction Options: - Silo volumes ranging from 10 m³ to 200 m³ per unit - Construction materials: mild steel, stainless steel, plastic or FRP - Configurations tailored to material behaviour and process conditions The silos are designed to ensure a smooth material flow. Conical silo bases support consistent discharge and help prevent bridging, which is essential for the reliable handling of fine or poor-flowing products. Available Equipment & Features: - Discharge aids to support continuous material flow - Level sensors for reliable stock monitoring - Ventilation systems for maintaining product stability - Optional heating coils for controlled storage conditions For seamless integration into downstream processes, silo systems can be combined with vacuum or pressure conveying systems. This enables controlled material transfer from storage to production. Typical Application Areas: - Building materials (cement, sand, calcium carbonate) - Chemical industry (powders, additives, fillers) - Food raw materials (grain, flour) - Mineral products, logistics and industrial material supply Every silo system is engineered according to customer-specific requirements including capacity, material properties, environmental conditions and process integration. The result is a storage solution that ensures efficiency, operational reliability and consistent material quality.