Meatec Ltd
Food Forming Sets, Plates and Moulds for the Food Industry
Who We Are
Meatec Ltd specialises in the design and supply of food forming sets, food forming plates, burger formers and mould sets for food production machinery.
With decades of experience in this specialist area of the food industry, we work with food manufacturers, processors, R&D teams and production departments that need accurate, reliable forming tooling for meat, poultry, vegetarian, vegan and other formed food products.
Whether you need a replacement plate set, a bespoke food forming mould, a burger former, a knockout assembly or technical support for a new product, Meatec can help you find a practical solution for your production requirements.
What We Do
Food Forming Sets, Plates & Moulds
Bespoke forming sets, plates and moulds for food production machinery, including burger, patty and shaped product tooling.
Knockout Sets & Forming Tooling
Replacement knockout sets, KO assemblies, bars, blocks, cups and related forming tooling.
Product Development & Sample Tooling
Bench plates, kitchen plates and development tooling for R&D teams testing new formed food products.
Emergency Replacement Forming Tooling
Fast-turnaround replacement plate sets, moulds, knockout parts and forming tooling to help reduce downtime during breakdowns.
Our Experience
Experience Across the Food Manufacturing Sector
Meatec has supplied bespoke food forming products and technical support to food manufacturers and processors in the UK and internationally.
Our work covers a broad range of formed food applications, from burgers and patties to specialist shapes, development products and production tooling for established food manufacturing lines.
By focusing specifically on food forming sets, plates, moulds and parts thereof, we offer a level of specialist knowledge that can be difficult to find from general engineering suppliers.
Why Choose Meatec?
Meatec combines technical knowledge, food industry experience and practical understanding of forming machinery.
Customers come to us because we offer:
- Specialist knowledge of food forming sets and plate systems
- Bespoke tooling for food manufacturing applications
- Support for new product development and production requirements
- Experience with leading food forming machine brands
- Practical advice on machine capability and forming limitations
- Reliable forming tooling for demanding food production environments
Supporting Product Development and Production
Meatec works with both production and development teams.
For R&D departments, we can help assess whether a product is suitable for forming and advise on practical tooling options. For production teams, we can support replacement forming set parts, tooling improvements and forming set solutions designed to keep lines running effectively.
We understand that food manufacturers need tooling that is accurate, durable and suitable for demanding production environments. Our aim is to provide practical advice, dependable forming tooling and specialist support from initial enquiry through to supply.
Supported Machines
Formax
CFS
Koppens
DJM
NuTEC
Provatec
Stork
Squareformer
Square Company
…And more
FAQs
Food forming sets and plates are used in food production machinery to shape products such as burgers, patties, meat portions, poultry products, vegetarian items, vegan products and other formed foods. They help control the product’s size, shape, weight and consistency during the forming process.
Yes. Meatec can supply bespoke forming plates, moulds and forming sets to suit specific products, machines and production requirements. This can include replacement tooling for an existing product or new tooling for a product in development.
Meatec supports a wide range of food forming machines, including Formax, CFS, Koppens, GEA, DJM, NuTEC, Provatec, Stork, Squareformer and Square Company AB machines. If your machine is not listed, Meatec may still be able to help or advise on the best route forward.
Yes. Meatec supplies knockout sets, KO assemblies, knockout bars, blocks and cups for supported food forming machinery. These parts help release the formed product cleanly and consistently from the forming plate or mould.
Yes. Meatec can support product development with sample plates, bench plates, kitchen plates and development tooling. This is useful for R&D teams testing new burgers, patties, shaped products or other formed food items before moving to full production.
Timescales depend on the part required, the machine, the specification and the urgency of the situation. In breakdown situations, Meatec can often support fast-turnaround replacement parts where possible. The best approach is to contact Meatec with machine details, photographs, measurements and any existing part information.
