Swiss coffee equipment manufacturer Thermoplan has acquired Mikafi, a start-up developing compact tabletop coffee roasters for on-site use in cafés, for an undisclosed sum.

Mikafi’s system allows green coffee beans to be freshly roasted within minutes, using pre-set roasting profiles to create small batches of signature blends directly at the point of consumption. The roaster is designed to fit seamlessly into café environments and can be operated without specialist expertise.

Founded in Switzerland, Thermoplan is known for manufacturing fully automatic coffee machines used in hospitality and retail globally.

Thermoplan had previously partnered with Mikafi in its development and will now integrate the concept into its product portfolio. The company said the move supports its strategy to offer customers a full “bean-to-cup” solution, covering green coffee sourcing, roasting and preparation.

The Mikafi roaster is undergoing further development in technology, design and functionality, with the goal of bringing it to market maturity. Thermoplan plans to showcase the product at Host 2025 in Milan, taking place from 17-21 October.