Leaders in Sustainable Photofinishing & High-Performance Imaging Solutions

Since 1987, Weber Technische Anlagen has been providing high-quality parts, expert servicing, and custom-engineered machinery for large-scale photo developers, processors, and finishers worldwide. With nearly 50 years of industry expertise, we specialize in the complete rebuilding of any photofinishing machine. As the world’s last provider of both original and newly manufactured spare parts for these systems, we offer unique imaging solutions that allow photo labs to significantly enhance efficiency while reducing operational costs.

Weber ChemMix

Photographic Chemical Mixer

Precision pH Regulation and Industrial Automation

The Weber ChemMix sets the global standard for the automated preparation of photographic chemicals. Our standard system delivers a high-capacity output of 400 liters per hour of ready-to-use product, including Bleachfix and CD. Engineered for versatility, it is fully compatible with chemicals from all major producers, such as Fuji and Calbe.

Equipped with an integrated pH regulator and a high-end Siemens touch panel, the ChemMix allows for seamless input adjustments and real-time monitoring. For maximum operational flexibility, every unit includes a secondary tank for manual preparation when required. Designed with the user in mind, all components can be easily disassembled for convenient cleaning and maintenance.

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Weber ChemMix Machine - Automated chemical mixer for bleachfix and other photographic chemicals

Weber SilverEx

Silver Recovery System

State-of-the-Art Silver Extraction for Photographic and Film Chemicals

The Weber SilverEx is the industry’s most versatile and efficient industrial machine for silver recovery. Engineered for high-volume performance, our custom-built system processes more than 400 liters every three hours, recovering silver down to a precision level of <0.1g silver. Whether your lab requires standard extraction or a specialized 100% silver recovery process, the SilverEx is designed to meet the most demanding requirements.

Our advanced technology automates the entire process, including real-time pH adjustment and constant monitoring of surrounding tank capacities to prevent overfilling. Trusted by global leaders in large-scale photofinishing, medical screening, and waste management, the Weber SilverEx works seamlessly with any silver-rich photo or film chemicals. Invest in the market’s best-in-class solution to maximize your recycling yield and ensure environmental compliance.

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Weber SilverEx Machine - High-efficiency silver recovery system for photofinishers, waste management firms for modern recycling of photographic chemicals

Supported Manufacturers

We provide expert servicing, professional repairs, and a comprehensive inventory of original spare parts for nearly every machine in the photofinishing industry. Our technical expertise ensures that your equipment remains operational and efficient. We offer dedicated support and high-quality parts for systems from the following manufacturers:

  • Agfa
  • Konica
  • Hostert Pro
  • Fuji Frontier
  • Noritsu Minilabs
  • Weinmann De-Silvering / Silvex
  • Kodak
  • Polielettronica
  • Gretag
  • CPAC Imaging

If you are looking for a specific machine or a rare spare part not mentioned here, please contact us directly. Additionally, we are always interested in expanding our inventory and are actively buying used Minilabs and spare parts.

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Sustainable Innovation

Recycling & Environmental Excellence

Our mission is to lead the photofinishing industry into a sustainable future by maximizing efficiency and environmental compliance. Weber systems are the only solutions worldwide engineered to meet the latest EU BAT (Best Available Technology) standards and the stringent 2026 wastewater directives regarding heavy metals like silver and iron.

By optimizing the photo-washing process immediately following the bleachfix-baths, our technology significantly reduces chemical carryover, ensuring your wastewater remains consistently sewage-safe and fully compliant with modern regulations.

High-Efficiency Circular Economy

  • Consumes less than 50% of the energy of legacy transformer-based machines.
  • Maintains real-time pH-optimization and utilizes precision filtering.
  • Ensures near-total silver recovery to minimize the need for additional chemical products.

Our Heritage

Decades of Expertise in Photofinishing

Founded in 1987 by Reinhold Weber, Weber Technische Anlagen is a family-owned business with a legacy of nearly 50 years in the imaging industry. Based in Dortmund with our production facility in Unna-Massen, we have spent decades supporting major photo labs across more than 15 countries—helping industry leaders enhance quality, reduce waste, and optimize operational costs.

We take pride in being the world’s premier specialist for the complete overhaul of large-scale photofinishing systems. From housing an extensive inventory of original Agfa parts to designing and building our own state-of-the-art chemical mixers and silver recovery systems, our expertise covers the entire industry from A to Z. Every machine is engineered in-house, customized to your specific needs, and built with a clear philosophy: to create reliable, high-performance technology that pushes the boundaries of what is possible in imaging.

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