About — Engineering Excellence

Company.

A globally active engineering company specializing in tailor-made process solutions for the oleochemical industry — since 1982.

AT Agrartechnik production facility
Our Philosophy

Successful projects begin with listening.

AT Agrar-Technik Int. GmbH is a globally active engineering company specializing in tailor-made process solutions for the oleochemical industry. Since 1982, we have been developing, designing, and delivering advanced technologies — from concept to full EPC execution.

With an integrated team of experienced engineers covering all major disciplines, we manage industrial projects of varying scale and complexity — efficiently, reliably, and on time.

We work closely with our clients to understand their technical, economic, and regulatory requirements. Based on decades of hands-on engineering experience, we transform these requirements into technically sound and economically viable solutions — delivered on time and within budget.

Our History

Four decades of oleochemical engineering.

From agricultural machinery to pioneering biodiesel and glycerol technologies — AT's journey has been one of continuous evolution and technological leadership.

1982

Company founded

AT was founded in 1982 by Hans-Joachim Gaede, initially manufacturing agricultural machinery and seed processing facilities.

1990s

Strategic evolution

With the emergence of biofuels in the early 1990s, the company strategically evolved toward process engineering for biodiesel production.

1992

First biodiesel plant

A major milestone was reached with the successful commissioning of the first AT biodiesel plant in Austria — marking the beginning of our long-standing expertise in oil and fat conversion technologies.

2014

International expansion

The establishment of AT AGRAR TECHNIK (SEA Sdn. Bhd.) in Kuala Lumpur underlined our commitment to global markets.

Today

30+ plants worldwide

With more than 30 plants successfully planned and delivered worldwide, AT is recognized as an internationally operating engineering partner in the oleochemical sector.

Expertise & Industry Commitment

Shaping standards, not just following them.

AT has actively contributed to the development of technical standards and quality frameworks within the biodiesel sector.

Our engineers have participated in committees such as the DIN EN 14214 standardization committee and AGQM (Arbeitsgemeinschaft Qualitätsmanagement e.V.).

Managing Director Dipl.-Ing. agr. Moritz Gaede has served as Board Member of the German Biodiesel Association (VDB) and as President of the European Biodiesel Board in Brussels.

Our team combines deep chemical and process engineering expertise with decades of industrial experience — ensuring innovative, sustainable, and practical solutions.

DIN EN 14214

Active participation in the standardization committee shaping European biodiesel specifications.

AGQM

Engaged member of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Qualitätsmanagement Biodiesel e.V.

VDB & EBB

Leadership roles at the German Biodiesel Association and the European Biodiesel Board in Brussels.

Leadership

The people behind the technology.

Deep chemical and process engineering expertise combined with decades of hands-on industrial experience.

Moritz Gaede

Moritz Gaede

Managing Director

Dipl.-Ing. agr. Moritz Gaede has served as Board Member of the German Biodiesel Association (VDB) and as President of the European Biodiesel Board in Brussels.

He has been instrumental in shaping technical standards including DIN EN 14214 — contributing to the committees that define biodiesel quality across Europe.

Michael Sirch

Michael Sirch

Partner & Chief Technology Officer

Michael Sirch studied Food Chemistry and Environmental Analytics. In 2006, he met Moritz Gaede at Campa Biodiesel, where they pioneered the conversion to exclusively waste-based feedstocks — an early step toward sustainable biofuel processes.

Joining AT in 2010 and becoming co-partner in 2014, he now leads process development, technology strategy, laboratory operations, and R&D — driving innovation across AT's process technologies.

International Presence

Engineering projects across continents.

The establishment of AT AGRAR TECHNIK (SEA Sdn. Bhd.) in Kuala Lumpur in 2014 underlines our commitment to global markets.

We cooperate with internationally active engineering partners to deliver projects efficiently across the world.

Southeast Asia

Regional presence through AT AGRAR TECHNIK (SEA Sdn. Bhd.) in Kuala Lumpur.

Africa

Active project delivery across the African continent through engineering partners.

North America

Collaboration with established engineering partners across North America.

South America

Engineering cooperation extending across the South American region.

Let's build something together.

Whether you're planning a new facility, retrofitting an existing one, or evaluating a process decision — let's talk.

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