MÜNZING is a speciality additives producer that offers solutions for a variety of industrial and food processing applications. The firm provides food-grade antifoams, defoamers, and release agents for use in processes that need foam control, air release, mixing, and processing efficiency. Its food processing portfolio, sold largely under the MAGRABAR® name, consists of liquid and powdered items used as food additives or processing aids. Certain items in the range are especially developed for use in potato processing, while others are intended for carbohydrate and protein processing streams, drinks, powdered foods, CIP applications, and other food production processes.
MÜNZING originated in Germany, where Friedrich Michael Münzing began the firm in 1830, originally as a sulphuric acid maker before expanding into stearic acid and soap goods. Over time, the company expanded into speciality additives and wax technologies for sectors such as coatings, printing inks, construction, industrial fluids, wood processing, and food production. Its food processing technology platform was enhanced by acquiring MAGRABAR and developing new products. Today, the MÜNZING Group works globally, with facilities and activities in Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and other areas, including an office in Mumbai, India.
MÜNZING's food and processing-related product offerings include:
- Food-grade antifoams and defoamers for food manufacturing and processing
- Processing aids and food additives for foam control and air release
- Silicone-based, vegetable-oil-based and other food-grade defoamer formulations
- Powdered antifoams for dry and powdered food applications
- Release agents and lubricants for food processing equipment and surfaces
- Products for carbohydrate and protein processing streams
- Additives for beverages, sauces, powdered foods and other food applications
Beyond food processing, the company has a broader portfolio of speciality additives marketed under brands such as AGITAN®, CERETAN®, DEE FO®, EDAPLAN®, FENTAK®, FOAM BAN®, LUBA-print®, LUBARIT®, LUBRANIL®, METOLAT®, OMBRESEAL®, SÜDRANOL®, TAFIGEL®, WÜKONIL® and WÜKOSEAL®. These products are used across a variety of industrial applications. MÜNZING operates internationally through subsidiaries and business activities across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific, with a presence in countries including Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland, Luxembourg, the United States, Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, China, South Korea, India and Australia.
