Bijlsma Hercules was founded in 1938. Over the years they have been developed into a leading manufacturer of machines for the storage, grading and processing of potatoes, onions, carrots and other tuberous crops. From the field to the consumer, they offer customized solutions that enable these crops to be processed efficiently. The sales, engineering, production, assembly and service are all centrally organized from the headquarters in Franeker. With over more than 85 years of knowledge and experience, they can guarantee you the most optimal solution for every situation.

Bijlsma Hercules offers a diverse range of products like storage solutions which includes receiving hoppers, product cleaners, pre-graders, telescopic conveyors, elevator conveyors, and storage loaders, all of which are intended to handle crops efficiently. In the grading segment, the firm provides inspection units, grading machines, roller inspection tables, clod and stone separators, and brushing systems for sorting and inspecting agricultural produce. In processing, the firm provides specialized conveyor systems, weighing equipment, palletizing lines, and entire processing installations that allow for efficient crop movement, and handling. Farmers, storage operators, and food supply chain stakeholders employ these technologies to improve crop quality and post-harvest operations.

Bijlsma Hercules specializes in providing bespoke machinery solutions based on farm size, crop type, and operational requirements, hence improving efficiency and product handling in the worldwide potato and root crop business.