Established in Rotterdam in 1898 by Wilhelmus Van Berkel, the company revolutionised slicing with the invention of the fly-wheel slicer.
Today, VBI is a multinational group based in Italy, with over 160 employees across three production sites and a turnover of €25 million.
The company produces slicers, knives, and food equipment, distributing in more than 90 countries worldwide. A key player in both professional and consumer markets, VBI serves MMR, Ho.Re.Ca., and premium butcher channels.
Renowned for its iconic flywheel slicers, Berkel combines tradition, performance, and design, offering four professional slicer lines as well as products for home use.
Today, VBI is a multinational group based in Italy, with over 160 employees across three production sites and a turnover of €25 million.
The company produces slicers, knives, and food equipment, distributing in more than 90 countries worldwide. A key player in both professional and consumer markets, VBI serves MMR, Ho.Re.Ca., and premium butcher channels.
Renowned for its iconic flywheel slicers, Berkel combines tradition, performance, and design, offering four professional slicer lines as well as products for home use.