TKM
Thuner Kaffeemaschinenfabrik AG
Thuner Kaffeemaschinenfabrik AG is an innovative company based in Thun that specializes in the development, manufacture and worldwide distribution of energy-efficient coffee and tea machines for the catering industry.
The company was founded in October 2019 and initially operated as a limited liability company (GmbH) before being converted into a stock corporation (Aktiengesellschaft) in 2022.
The Thuner Kaffeemaschinenfabrik (TKM) sells its products under the TONE brand.
The company attaches great importance to sustainability, energy efficiency and a modular service concept based on globally replaceable and repairable components.
The first model, the TONE Touch 03, is an innovative filter coffee machine that prepares high-quality coffee sustainably and easily in front of customers. Thanks to a patented heating system, it can save up to 90% energy compared to conventional technologies. The machine is easy to use and delivers consistently high-quality, barista-quality beverages. Since its market launch in June 2020, the TONE Touch 03 has been sold in over 30 countries worldwide and was named Best New Product in the "Commercial Coffee Preparation & Serving" category by the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) in 2021.
The TONE Touch 04 is based on the technology of the Touch 03, but with a brewing volume of up to 4 liters. It was introduced at the Specialty Coffee Expo in Portland in April 2023 and has been available since October 2023. Particularly noteworthy is the Touch 04's ability to prepare both hot and cold beverages. With the optional IceKit, fresh, flavorful iced coffees and cold-filtered coffees can be prepared quickly and easily. The Touch 04 is therefore a versatile solution for professional use in cafés and restaurants.
The TONE E (E stands for espresso machine) is still under development. A prototype was presented at the HOST Milano trade fair in October 2023. Like the Touch 03 and Touch 04, it features an innovative, boilerless design that heats water instantly on demand, significantly reducing energy consumption. The machine enables precise control of pressure and flow profiles, as well as programmable pre-infusions, allowing for customized adaptation to different extraction methods.
TKM also manufactures the MANUMENT for Caffè A Mano.
Contact details
Thuner Kaffeemaschinenfabrik AG
Mittlere Strasse 52
3600 Thun
Switzerland
+41 33 343 44 00
Products & Services
- Coffee machine manufacturing
- Coffee machine development
Connections
Thuner Kaffeemaschinenfabrik AG (TKM) was founded in October 2019 as a limited liability company (GmbH) by partners Thomas Liebe (Design), Markus Widmer (Development), and TONE Kaffeemaschinen AG (Sales), represented by Holger Welz (TONE founder). This marked the beginning of production of the coffee machines developed in Thun.
Thomas Liebe (Ad Rem Design AG) developed the design of the MANUMENT and the TONE Touch 03. Later, the TONE Touch 04 and the TONE Touch E were added. Thomas Liebe is an expert in his field with years of experience in coffee machine development.
Markus Widmer (LRP AG) and his company LRP AG specialize in laboratory automation and custom developments, including in the medical field. Together with his employees, he primarily advanced the technical development of the coffee machines and built the first prototypes.
Holger Welz (TONE Kaffeemaschinen AG), the founder of TONE and expert in coffee machine sales, together with his employees, has contributed their broad know-how to the development of the coffee machines.
At the end of 2019, "the three" founded the Thuner Kaffeemaschinenfabrik (Thun Coffee Machine Factory) to produce the coffee machines they developed, which has been manufacturing in Thun ever since.
The management of TKM consists of Markus Widmer, Thomas Liebe, and Urs Meier. The company's current headquarters are located at Mittlere Strasse 52 in 3600 Thun, Switzerland, where production and further development also take place.
The employees of TONE Europe GmbH, TONE's European subsidiary in Hamburg, distribute the coffee machines worldwide through their dealer network and exhibit the brand and TONE products at trade fairs.
Connection to BOHL SHOP | BOHL Coffee Solutions:
The owner of BOHL SHOP, Marcus Bohl, was an employee of LRP AG until mid-2022, involved in the electrical development, certification, and ultimately production of the TONE Touch 03. After that, he was available to LRP AG as a freelancer for a number of projects.
Marcus Bohl has since supported TKM as needed, for example, in the development and certification of coffee machines, in employee training, and in production.
BOHL SHOP manufactures and supplies TKM with the "Electrical Distribution Box T04," an accessory for operating the Touch 04 in countries such as the USA.
BOHL SHOP generally sources the TONE coffee machines and accessories offered here in the shop directly from the TKM location in Thun, which means relatively short delivery times and high availability for our customers.
Through close cooperation with TKM, BOHL SHOP is well-informed about delivery times, production, product development, and further development. You, as a customer of BOHL SHOP | BOHL Coffee Solutions, benefit from this.