What is manufactory pressing?
Small series with 200–1,000 kg of seeds per day. Marketed directly, brand identity visible in the final product. Typical machines: OW 500 / OW 510 s-inox.
Popular categories
Craft · Quality · Made in Germany
Manufactory oils -
handcrafted & turnkey.
For farms, restaurants and direct marketing: compact manufacturing systems that combine the highest oil quality with efficient technology. Cold pressing, filtration and bottling from a single source.
5–200kg/h capacity
From stockCompact systems
Suitable for organic useCE certified
premium INDUSTRIAL PLANTS
Manufacture from 200 kg/h as a large-scale system?
Turnkey premium systems from 200 to 2,000 kg/h for contract mills, cooperatives and industrial companies. Engineering, pressing, filtration and control — from a single source. Made in Germany.
What is a manufacturing facility?
Artisanal oil production - on a commercial level
A manufacturing facility closes the gap between the court press and the industrial facility. It is suitable for companies that press in small to medium batches and need to guarantee the highest quality - and if necessary, rely on organic certification, traceability and HACCP documentation.
Suitable for whom?
Farmers with their own direct sales, delicatessen refiners, catering suppliers, organic businesses, contract millers for regional customers, distilleries and Demeter farms with their own processing requirements.
Typical operation: 50-500 t/year
Marketing: Direct sales, delicatessen
Certification: Suitable for organic use
Features of a manufacturing plant
Multiple press heads for different types of oil, multi-stage filtration (pre-filter + plate filter + optional membrane), filling station with quantity counter, batch-wise logging for organic audit, CIP cleaning option.
Filtration: 2-3 stages
Filling: Bottle & canister
Scalable: modularly expandable
What makes manufactured oil special?
Cold-pressed oils from controlled batches fetch €8-40 per 500 ml in direct sales - depending on the type of oil. The term “manufacture” inspires trust in buyers: regional origin, personal producer, traceable production.
Price range: €8-40 / 500 ml
Value creation: 5-12× raw material
Trust: Transparency & origin
Planning process
This is how we plan your manufacturing system
From the idea to the first oil: we accompany you through every step - from concept consultation to system design to commissioning and beyond.
The path to your own factory
1
Needs analysis & concept
Clarification of raw materials, capacity, target market and installation location. Based on these key data, we create a tailor-made system concept with an investment framework.
2
Offer & Planning
Detailed offer with machine specification, installation plan, media connections (electricity, water, compressed air) and delivery schedule. Adjustment until release.
3
Delivery & Assembly
Delivery and assembly by our technical team. CE compliant installation with full documentation. Typical assembly effort: 1-2 days depending on system size.
4
Commissioning & training
Joint test operation with your raw materials. Training your employees in operation, cleaning and maintenance. Handover of operating instructions and HACCP documents.
Planning parameters
We need this information for a specific offer. The more details you provide, the more precise our recommendation can be.
Raw material & capacity
Which oilseeds (rapeseed, linseed, pumpkin, olive, sunflower...)? Annual quantities in tons or hourly throughput? Continuous or seasonal operation?
Location & Infrastructure
Available installation space (m²), electricity connection (kW), water connection, heating. New construction or conversion of existing premises?
Target market & quality
Direct marketing, wholesale or export? Organic certification planned? Filling in bottles or canisters? These parameters determine the filtration and filling standard.
Oil types & suitability
Which oilseeds does your factory process?
The choice of system depends heavily on the type of oil. Oil content, viscosity, mucilage content and waxes determine which pressing technology and filtration are optimal.
Classics
Rapeseed, flax, sunflower
The most common oilseeds for manufacturing operations. High oil content (35–50%), easy to press. Rapeseed is prone to mucilage - plate filter recommended. Linseed oil is sensitive to oxidation: quick processing and low-oxygen filling are important.
Premium varieties
Pumpkin seed, black cumin, hemp
High-price seeds with direct marketing prices of €8–14/100ml. Pumpkin seed oil is intensely green and requires gentle pressing without generating heat. Hemp oil very sensitive to oxidation - cool storage and protective atmosphere when bottling.
Nut oils
Walnut, almond, hazelnut
Nuts with medium oil content (45–65%) and very high value. Important: careful peeling, even preheating and gentle filtration. Nut oils fetch €15-40/100ml when sold directly - the investment in quality technology quickly pays off.
Olive oil
Extra virgin olive oil
Special technology required: Malaxeur (kneading machine) in front of the press, then decanter or press. Processing within 24 hours of harvest for the highest quality. We are also planning mobile olive oil units for seasonal operations in Southern Europe.
Organic varieties
Demeter, EU organic, Naturland
Organic processing requires strict separation protocols between conventional and organic batches. Our manufacturing facilities are designed for organic certification in accordance with EU-ÖKO-VO 2018/848. Documentation interface for organic inspection bodies included.
Exclusive
Grape seed, argan, neem
Exotic oilseeds for cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Often with low oil content (8-15%) and special ingredients that require special pressing temperatures and filtration processes. We provide manufacturer-independent advice based on your raw material analysis.
ROI & profitability
What a manufacturer brings economically.
Instead of selling raw materials, sell added value. The price range between oilseed and finished cooking oil is 5-12 times — our own factory taps into this margin directly.
Value creation ×5–12
Price range between oilseed and premium oil depending on the variety. Direct marketing opens up the full margin.
Rapeseed
0.60 €/kg ⇒ 4-6 € oil (~7×)
Pumpkin
3.50 €/kg ⇒ 25-40 € oil (~10×)
Flax
1.20 €/kg ⇒ 15-20 € oil (~12×)
Amortization
Time until full amortization of the factory - depending on pressing capacity and direct marketing.
OW 100 · Farm press
< 1 harvest season
OW 400 · 500 · 510
1–2 years
With contract pressing
Amortization significantly accelerated
Contract mill - additional sales
Many manufacturing operators start with their own harvest and expand to contract pressing for neighboring companies.
Wage price
0.80–1.50 €/kg input
Utilization 60%
Realistic operating capacity
Net additional sales
On request we will calculate your case
Further information
Components of the complete oil mill
A factory consists of several components. Discover the right systems and additional components.
Seed pressing
Cold pressing for rapeseed, flax, pumpkin, hemp and 50+ oilseeds - from the farm press to the industrial plant. The heart of every oil mill.
Discover seed presses →Filter technology
Plate filters, chamber filters, membrane filtration - clear, long-lasting oil after pressing. From stock, Made in Germany.
View filter technology →Oil mills
Complete turnkey systems from 50 to 2,000 kg/h - raw material acceptance, press, filtration, filling from a single source.
View oil mills →Rent a press
Rent an oil press for a season instead of buying it - ideal for getting started and for seasonal production without tying up capital.
Rent a press →Manufactory knowledge center
Manufactory pressing - bridge between Hofmühle and industry.
High-quality direct marketing, own brands, individual seed profiles - the knowledge of manufacturing class, economic efficiency and structure.
What distinguishes Manufaktur from Hofmühle?
Hofmühle: 50–200 kg/day, seasonal/part-time employment. Manufactory: 200-1,000 kg/day, full-time production, own bottling, own brand.
Which seed press is suitable?
OW 500 s-inox for standard seeds (rapeseed, sunflower). OW 510 s-inox for seeds with larger grains (walnut, almond). Both available immediately.
Which bottling plant?
Typical for the manufacturer is the OW Fill 400 (semi-automatic). Bag-in-Box: OW Fill BIB. For large glass bottles with screw caps: additional capping roller.
Which filter?
OW Jolly 10 (10-50 L batch) for entry-level manufacture. OW 40 chamber filter (100-200 L) for higher throughputs. Plus OW filter pump as a universal conveyor.
Economic efficiency of manufacturing
500 kg of rapeseed/day produce approx. 175 L of cooking oil (sales 4–7 €/L = 700–1,200 €/day) + 325 kg of press cake (100–130 €). Raw material costs approx. 150 €. Range 550-1,000 €/day.
Marketing approaches
Farm shop, weekly market, natural food specialist retailer, organic online shops, direct delivery to restaurants, event appearances (Apple Cider Festival, food truck), cooperative brands.
Certifications
Manufactory organic according to EC Organic Regulation 2018/848. Demeter, Bioland, Naturland inspection possible. IFS Food is often necessary for B2B food retail.
Investment
Manufacturing setup (seed cleaning + press + filter + storage tanks + bottling): typically €50,000–150,000 net. Specific planning on request.
Market & Brands
Manufacturing market is growing: premium cooking oils, organic direct marketing, regional brand worlds. Storytelling, transparency, farm visits are powerful marketing levers.
Personal advice
oelwerk accompanies you from the concept phase to commissioning. Requirements analysis, layout, quantity projection, commissioning + training. Inquiry using the form below.
Specs in comparison
OW seed presses — immediately available.
The complete OW series from the oelwerk shop. Stainless steel s-inox / w-inox, Made in Germany. All models immediately available from stock. Net prices.
| Parameters | OW 100 s-inox | OW 400 w-inox | OW 500 s-inox | OW 510 s-inox | OW 5500 s-inox | OW 7500 s-inox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Hofmühle / Hobby | Hofmühle / Hobby | Direct marketing | Manufactory | Industry | Large-scale industry |
| Seed throughput (typ.) | up to 25 kg/h | up to 14 kg/h | up to 25 kg/h | up to 14 kg/h | on request | on request |
| daily output (24 h) | up to 600 kg | up to 336 kg | up to 600 kg | up to 336 kg | on request | on request |
| engine power | on request | on request | on request | on request | 5.5 kW | 7.5 kW |
| Material | Stainless steel (s-inox) | Stainless steel (w-inox) | Stainless steel (s-inox) | Stainless steel (s-inox) | Stainless steel (s-inox) | Stainless steel (s-inox) |
| Processable seeds | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ | 50+ |
| Press spindle exchangeable | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Digital temperature control | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Award | German Innovation Award | — | — | — | — | — |
| Delivery time | immediately available | immediately available | immediately available | available immediately | available immediately | available immediately |
| Price (net) | 3.599 € | 3.799 € | 5.990 € | 6.990 € | 25.000 € | 24.980 € |
All models can be ordered in the oelwerk shop. Note: Exact seed rates depend on the seed and seed moisture (rapeseed, sunflower, linseed, walnut, etc. vary). For a project-specific design with specific quantity values, use the inquiry form below.
FAQ-20
20 questions about manufacturing
Direct marketing, own brand, cost-effectiveness.
200–1,000 kg seeds/day with our own brand and bottling.
OW 500 or OW 510 s-inox — available immediately.
OW Jolly 10 or OW 40 chamber filter + filter pump.
OW Fill 400 semi-automatic.
Seed presses available immediately.
Rapeseed 30-35%, peeled sunflower 38-42%.
From 500 kg of rapeseed per day approx. 175 L of oil worth €700-1,200.
AFP, diversification, regional programs.
Yes — any food company.
EC-Öko-VO 2018/848 with separate cleaning.
Usually mandatory for B2B food delivery.
50+ varieties of rapeseed, sunflower, flax, hemp, pumpkin, sesame.
EU Regulation 1169/2011 - description, ingredients, best before date, nutritional values.
Farm shop, market, natural food, gastronomy, online.
Premium cold pressed 5-12 €/L.
Seed storage + press + filter + bottling. Plan on request.
1-2 full-time for 200-1,000 kg/day.
Oil leakage below 40-60°C, native quality.
Clean spindle daily, service every six months.
Form below or info@oelwerk.com.
OW series
Real oelwerk models — immediately available
All models can be ordered in the oelwerk shop. Made in Germany, stainless steel s-inox / w-inox. Net prices.
| Model | Class | Throughput | Processable seeds | Material | Delivery | Price (net) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OW 100 s-inox | Hofmühle / Hobby | up to 14 kg/h | 50+ seeds | Stainless steel s-inox | immediately | 3.599 € |
| OW 400 w-inox | Hofmühle / Hobby | up to 14 kg/h | 50+ seeds | Stainless steel w-inox | immediately | 3.799 € |
| OW 500 s-inox | Direct marketing | up to 25 kg/h | 100+ seeds | Stainless steel s-inox | immediately | 5.990 € |
| OW 510 s-inox | Manufactory | up to 25 kg/h | 100+ seeds | Stainless steel s-inox | immediately | 6.990 € |
| OW 5500 s-inox | Industry | on request | 50+ seeds | Stainless steel s-inox | immediately | 25.000 € |
| OW 7500 s-inox | Large industry | on request | 50+ seeds | Stainless steel s-inox | immediately | 24.980 € |
Net prices plus VAT VAT. Shipping DE free of charge. Assembly and commissioning on request. Data source: oelwerk-Shop 2026.
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Answer within 24 hours from a German-speaking engineer.
Briefly describe your project - we will respond with specific key data and an offer.