Innovating Today, Shaping Tomorrow: Discover the Insort Difference
Founded with a vision to revolutionize the food industry, we have grown into a trusted partner for businesses worldwide. At Insort, we don’t just follow trends – we create them. Join us on our journey to shape the future of food sorting.
At Insort, we are pioneers in food sorting and classification technology. With our groundbreaking CIT® (Chemical Imaging Technology), we set new standards in precision, efficiency, and sustainability. Our solutions empower food producers around the globe to maximize quality, minimize waste, and ensure the highest level of food safety.
We are not just about technology – we are about people. Our team of experts is passionate, dedicated, and always ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in innovation with purpose, creating solutions that benefit not only our clients but also the planet.
We Are Here for You Personally
Matthias Jeindl
Founder & Partner


First doing the right things instead of just doing the things right.
Markus Schlagbauer
CEO


To go upfront you must start with the first step.
Lukas Lackner
Vice President, Insort Inc.


Driving innovation and excellence to shape the future of food sorting.
Marc Fandl
Head of Customer Service


The key to success is to focus on goals, not obstacles.
Eva Jeindl-Gombocz
CFO


Together is how we can achieve more.
Manfred Gepp
Technical Director


Each new development is a fresh new challenge.
Yanik Vanderbeek
Key Account Manager


Turn customer problems into opportunities to build lasting partnerships.
Armin Stadler
Quality Management


A Quality Management System has to end in a satisfied customer, not end in itself.
Markus Weiss
Key Account Manager


The solution exists before the problem arises.
Michael Pichler
Head of Project Management


Always stay on top of things and nothing will go wrong.
Michael Homma
Human Resources


Great teams are built on trust and shared purpose.
Karin Glanz
Head of Accounting


Always stay on top of things and nothing will go wrong.
Darren Murphy
Key Account Management


To go upfront you must start with the first step.
Kees Kelders
Key Account Management


Nothing is impossible.
2023
Establishment of a Holding Company
To accelerate its journey towards becoming a global market leader, Insort is establishing a new holding company as its parent firm. This strategic move aims to strengthen Insort’s market position by driving organic growth and executing targeted acquisitions. By expanding its reach and capabilities, Insort is poised to set new standards in innovation and excellence on the world stage.
2023
Insort Attracts Alder as Financial Investor for Global Expansion
Nordic financial investor Alder, focused on investing in technology companies that drive sustainable solutions, joins Insort, the expert in high-tech imaging solutions for the food industry, as an investor. Alder‘s stated goal is to specifically promote the growth and strategic development of sustainable companies.
2022
Sherlock Separator 4.0, the Most Advanced Sorting Machine on the Market

New and improved, the Sherlock Separator 4.0 takes whole potato sorting to the next level.
2022
Welcome to the Future with Sherlock Hypernova

Using Deep Neuronal Network technology in combination with the well proven Chemical Imaging Technology (CIT® Gen3), Sherlock Hypernova detects, processes and optimizes data from the sorting process with the highest reliability.
2021
Next Generation Sherlock Food Analyser

Our years of experience and expertise made it possible to develop the first machine that detects most reliable foreign material and provides important data for quality management and process control in real time.
2020
Sherlock Safeguard: Your Food Safety Guarantee

Every Family needs a Guard – Sherlock Safeguard joins the Sherlock Family incorporating artificial intelligence applied in real time
2019
High-End Innovation – Sorting of Bitter Almonds

Can you see the difference – we can
2018
Sherlock Hybrid Launch

First Marriage in the Insort Family. CIT® meets RGB and Air Rejection meets Zero Touch Reject Gates
2017
Sherlock Separator 2400

A big brother joins the Sherlock family – built for sorting 70 tons of potatoes per hour.
2016
The Sherlock Family Goes West

Foundation of Insort Inc. USA to pave the way into the nut and dried fruit market.
2015
Anuga Food Tech Award in Gold

A committee of international scientists awarded Insort with the world-renowned ANUGA Food Tech Award.
2014
Launch of Sherlock Air

Insort starts to control object based rejection in milliseconds with high speed air valves.
2013
Sherlock Family Grows with Sherlock Observer

A big step forward on enhancing food safety.
2012
The Sherlock Seperator is born

CIT® combined with intelligent controlled reject paddles sets new benchmarks
2011
Foundation of Insort

With our highly innovative Chemical Imaging Technology (CIT®) we visualise the chemistry in food and make the invisible visible. The breakthrough in the food processing market successfully began.
Together for a Better Future



We Really Get Stuck In
We Love Food
Our years of experience mean we understand both the problems and the solutions.
We Are Dependable
Time is money. We deliver what we promise, on schedule.
We Are Creative
When it comes to finding the right solution for you.
We Are Flexible
Whatever solution you are looking for, we have it.
We Are Personal
Individualized support is essential. We are there for you 24/7.
We Are Technicians
And we turn our creative ideas into reality with a keen eye for detail and a passion for quality.