“From seed to final consumer,” that’s the Bröckelmann oil mill’s motto. We stand before a family-owned business with over 170 years of history. Imagine the aroma of freshly pressed oils that has permeated this place for generations.
Bröckelmann oil mill started in 1845. Friedrich-Wilhelm Bröckelmann purchased the oil mill in Hamm. Back then, it was known as Fuhrmann & Co. The name changed to Bröckelmann oil mill in 1861.
The mill has seen many changes over the years. In 1878, water wheels were replaced by turbines. Upright box presses were introduced in 1907. An oil refinery was built in 1924. Screw presses arrived in 1934. The oil mill moved to its current port location in 1938.
Tragedy struck in 1944. An explosion devastated the oil mill at Westentor. But Bröckelmann rebuilt and continued. In 1945, they focused on processing soya and rapeseed oil.
Bröckelmann was always innovating. In 1950, they started filling oil into 1-liter tin cans. The brand name “Brölio” was patented in 1974. The 1-liter PET bottle arrived in 1988. This is the packing size number one.
More sizes followed. The 0.75-liter glass bottle came in 1995. The 0.5-liter glass bottle arrived in 1997. The 10-liter Easy Box was introduced in 1999. The 2-liter PET bottle appeared in 2004. In 2005, they launched the 10-liter PET bottle and the Unicube. A new filling line for smaller containers was commissioned in 2017. Expansions to the 10-liter Bag in Box plant and the 5 and 10-liter PET plant were made in 2019.
Bröckelmann offers a wide range of oils. They have their house brand Brölio. They also produce private labels for retailers. They supply all market segments. This ranges from individual kitchen gourmets to large-scale customers.
Sustainability is important to Bröckelmann. The oil is bottled in various packaging. This includes an eco-friendly 1-liter PET bottle. Its light weight reduces packaging and transport costs.
Consider their different oil types. Distel oil comes from safflower seeds. This plant was used for yellow dye in the Middle Ages. Now it is mainly grown for oil. Frittieröl or frying oil was developed with Münster University. It’s a healthy and stable frying oil. Pflanzenfett or plant-based shortening is a mix of rapeseed oil and sustainable palm oil. Pflanzenöl or vegetable oil is mostly rapeseed oil today. Rapskernöl is cold-pressed from local rapeseed. It has a nutty flavor and is rich in Vitamin E. Rapsöl, or rapeseed oil, is common in Northern Europe. Bröckelmann also makes Rapsöl mit Butteraroma. This is rapeseed oil with natural butter flavoring. Sonnenblumenöl is made from sunflower seeds.
Today, Bröckelmann oil mill stands as a testament to tradition and innovation. The Bröckelmann oil mill remains committed to quality and sustainability. Their oils enhance meals in homes and restaurants.