Established in Rotterdam in 1898 by the Dutchman Wilhelmus Van Berkel, the company revolutionised the slicing world with the invention of the fly-wheel slicer.
Today VBI is a multinational organisation based in Italy, generating 25 million euros in turnover and operating with over 160 employees from 3 production sites, committed to making the best slicers, knives and food equipment.
VBI distributes to over 90 countries worldwide, making it one of the most important European players in the food processing equipment sector, the mass consumer and professional markets, where it has always supplied MMR (Mass Market Retailer), Ho. Re. Ca. and Premium Butcher channels.
On a tireless quest for the perfect slice, Berkel achieves its utmost expression of elegance and performance in the production of the historic and iconic fly-wheel slicer, a must-have for enthusiasts and experts alike.
The company takes pride in its offering of 4 different professional slicer lines and a comprehensive food processing equipment range, responding to all types of market requests.
The group first introduced professional slicing quality to the retail world over 10 years ago, with the development of slicers for home use and a catalogue of Italian design knives and accessories.
