Profitec

Profitec Switzerland – espresso machines from the Bammental manufactory

You raise the lever of the Pro 700 DRIVE. The OLED display shows brew temperature and shot timer, the pressure gauge builds up pressure, the rotary pump works quietly in the background. You regulate the flow at the flow profile valve on top of the E61 brew group – a slow start, then more water, and a gentle drop-off at the end. The shot lands in the glass, dark, viscous, with a dense crema. What you are operating there is a portafilter machine from the same engineering group as the ECM Synchronika 2 OLED – a sister brand under the same roof, the same technical background, its own design language.

Profitec is the older of the two brands in the Hauck family's house. Profitec profi-technische Produkte GmbH has existed since 1985 as an import business for Italian espresso brands (Gaggia, La Cimbali, La Pavoni, Vibiemme). The company's own Profitec espresso machine brand was launched in 1990. ECM Manufacture joined as a sister brand in 1996. Both brands share engineering, production and many components, but appear with their own portfolio and design language. In recent years Profitec has leaned more heavily on modular customization (interchangeable side panels), integrated modern features (OLED display, flow control ex works, wake-up function) and a new generation of names (verb names such as GO, MOVE, DRIVE instead of the classic PRO-### logic). Coffee Coaching Club is a partner of Profitec Switzerland – the current portfolio directly available, delivery within a few days, showrooms in Bern and Zurich.

What defines Profitec

Three things. First: Profitec and ECM belong to the same family. The Pro 700 DRIVE and the ECM Synchronika 2 OLED are closely related technically, and the Pro 600 shares its basic architecture with the ECM heat exchanger machines. If you choose the Profitec character, you get German engineering – just in a different design language. Second: brew group variety. Profitec covers three different concepts – the ring brew group (in the GO 2.0, PRO 300 and MOVE), the classic E61 (in the PRO 400, PRO 500 QS, Pro 600, Pro 600 QS, Pro 700 Flowprofil and Pro 700 DRIVE) and the spring lever group (Pro 800). Third: modern features integrated early. OLED displays, flow control ex works, wake-up timers, customization lines with interchangeable side panels – Profitec was a little ahead of other E61 specialists here.

All Profitec espresso machines use 58 mm portafilters – the industry standard, compatible with IMS and other precision baskets as well as 58 mm tampers.

Comparison table: all 10 active models at a glance

All values according to the official Profitec specification. Prices incl. CHF, as at 16.09.2026.

Understanding the three Profitec brew groups

Profitec is the only brand in our range that runs three different brew group architectures in parallel. Which architecture makes more sense depends on the workflow – none of them is better, they are different.

Ring brew group (saturated group)

A saturated group sits directly on the brew boiler. Brew water is available immediately, without the thermosiphon detour. Fast heat-up time, fast thermal response, less mass and less thermal inertia. Fitted in the Profitec models GO 2.0, PRO 300 and MOVE Exclusive Line. Advantage: ready in a few minutes. Character: technical and modern.

E61 brew group (mechanical thermosiphon group)

Developed by Faema in 1961, today the industry standard for high-quality home espresso machines. Hot brew water circulates in a thermosiphon circuit through a heavy, preheated metal head. The mechanical lever on top of the group controls the water flow and, thanks to the design, delivers a gentle pre-infusion. Fitted in the Profitec models PRO 400, PRO 500 QS, Pro 600, Pro 600 QS, Pro 700 Flowprofil and Pro 700 DRIVE. Advantage: classic Italian espresso tradition with high thermal stability. Heat-up time is longer, and considerably shorter with Fast Heat-Up on the newer models.

Spring lever brew group

A manual lever machine without an electric pump for the extraction. Raising the lever tensions an internal spring; the spring pushes the brew water through the puck over the course of the shot. High initial pressure, falling pressure curve. Fitted only in the Pro 800. Advantage: direct mechanical feedback, a completely analogue workflow without volumetric dosing and without an automatic shot timer.

The Profitec family at the Coffee Coaching Club

Profitec currently runs two generations of names in parallel: the classic PRO-### line (Pro 300, Pro 400, Pro 500 QS, Pro 600, Pro 600 QS, Pro 700 Flowprofil, Pro 800) and the newer verb-name line (GO, MOVE, DRIVE). At the Coffee Coaching Club you will find both generations.

Single boiler

Profitec GO 2.0

The compact single boiler with a ring brew group (a saturated group directly on the brew boiler, no E61, no thermoblock). Brass brew boiler with 0.3 L, vibration pump, OLED display with PID control for coffee and steam temperature and an integrated shot timer, pressure gauge and an externally accessible expansion valve for setting the brew pressure, switchable pre-brewing, automatic group cleaning and a guided descaling programme, ECO mode with programmable on and off times. Heat-up time in Fast Heat-Up mode around 7 minutes. 2.8 L water tank, 12.9 kg, footprint 210 × 362 × 381 mm. Available in five colour variants: black, yellow, red, light blue and satin. The GO 2.0 is the only Profitec model that is still built in Milan (Italy). From CHF 1'109.95.

Heat exchanger (E61 heat exchanger)

Profitec PRO 400

The compact E61 heat exchanger machine. Classic E61 mechanics, heat exchanger architecture (brewing and steaming at the same time), vibration pump, 3 temperature modes via a multifunction switch, pre-infusion and ECO mode that can be switched on and off, twin gauges for boiler and pump pressure. 1.6 L stainless steel boiler with boiler insulation. Valve discs in various colours ("#disclets") included – the look can be adapted. For home baristas who are moving into the E61 world and want to make milk drinks regularly. From CHF 1'649.95.

Profitec PRO 500 QS

The larger step up in the heat exchanger range with the QuickSteam function (QS) for faster steam build-up, E61 brew group, 2 L stainless steel boiler, 3 L water tank, Ulka EX5 vibration pump. For setups in which several milk drinks are made one after the other. From CHF 1'889.95.

Compact dual boilers

Profitec PRO 300

The compact dual boiler in the classic PRO-### line. Ring brew group with a 0.325 L brass boiler (no E61) – which makes the Pro 300 the compact dual boiler counterpart to the MOVE and GO 2.0, with the same ring group architecture. Stainless steel steam and hot water boiler with a volume of 0.75 L, PID display for regulating the temperature of the coffee boiler and a shot timer display, vibration pump, steam boiler that can be switched on and off with a separate switch. Heat-up time under 10 minutes. Weight 18 kg, footprint 255 × 415 × 385 mm. For home baristas who want dual boiler stability in a compact form, without the footprint of an E61 dual boiler machine. From CHF 1'789.95.

Profitec MOVE Exclusive Line

The dual boiler in the new verb-name generation with a ring brew group (not E61). Two boilers – a 0.4 L brass brew boiler and a 0.75 L stainless steel steam boiler –, an optimised ring group with copper heating, Fast Heat-Up mode (~9 minutes), programmable auto on/off times, OLED display with menu navigation and shot timer, Barista Light and a low-noise vibration pump for virtually silent operation, handmade handles in American walnut, bottomless portafilter included. 2.8 L water tank with filter adapter, weight 18.7 kg. Exclusively through selected Exclusive Line dealers. Please note: the MOVE Exclusive Line is a pickup-only version ex works – no standard shipping. CHF 2'349.95.

Dual boiler (E61)

Profitec Pro 600

The mid-sized E61 dual boiler. Two independently PID-controlled boilers (0.75 L coffee boiler, 1 L steam/hot water boiler, both stainless steel with boiler insulation), E61 brew group with stainless steel bell, vibration pump, internal water tank 2.8 L, low-wear rotary valves for steam and hot water, boiler and pump pressure gauges, manually adjustable brew pressure, programmable ECO mode, reminder function for cleaning the brew group. Stainless steel housing with coloured side elements. Solid dual boiler stability with classic E61 mechanics. From CHF 2'319.95.

Profitec Pro 600 QS

The Pro 600 with the QuickSteam function for faster steam build-up and professional toggle valves (instead of rotary valves) for steam and hot water. Otherwise architecturally identical to the Pro 600 (E61 dual boiler, PID, vibration pump, 2.8 L water tank). For setups with frequent milk drinks one after the other that prioritise the faster steam behaviour and the more professional workflow. From CHF 2'449.95.

Dual boiler flagship

Profitec Pro 700 Flowprofil

The classic dual boiler flagship in the PRO-### line with manual flow control. 0.75 L stainless steel brew boiler, 2 L stainless steel steam boiler, both independently PID-controlled with a seconds display of the shot time, E61 brew group, rotary pump (quieter than vibration pumps, plumbable), mains water or tank mode (3 L water tank), flow profile valve on top of the brew group for manual control of the water flow during extraction, low-wear rotary valves, high-quality no-burn steam and hot water wands, steam boiler that can be switched on and off with a separate switch. Weight 31 kg. From CHF 2'399.95.

Profitec Pro 700 DRIVE

The current E61 dual boiler flagship in the new verb-name generation. The same boiler architecture as the Pro 700 Flowprofil (0.75 L brew boiler, 2 L steam boiler, both PID), E61 brew group, rotary pump, mains water or tank mode. The core updates compared with the Pro 700 Flowprofil: integrated flow control ex works (flow profile valve permanently fitted, water flow to the brew group adjustable in active and passive pre-infusion mode), an OLED display with extended menu functions, Fast Heat-Up mode and programmable on and off times. The DRIVE is closely related technically to the ECM Synchronika 2 OLED Exclusive Line – the differences lie in the aesthetics (the DRIVE more understated, the Synchronika 2 OLED more polished) and in detail features (the Synchronika 2 with heating cartridge rapid heating directly in the brew group, classic joystick valves). From CHF 2'789.95.

Spring lever machine

Profitec Pro 800

The spring lever machine in the Profitec range. Instead of a pump and an E61, the Pro 800 uses a 7.8 kg spring lever brew group – manual extraction by tensioning an internal spring as the lever is raised, then a controlled pressure drop over the course of the shot. 3.5 L copper steam boiler, dipper system (brew water is taken from the steam boiler – brew temperature management runs via the boiler setpoint and pacing), PID for the boiler temperature (discreetly placed behind the drip tray), a large pine-green boiler pressure gauge, toggle valves for steam and hot water, handmade handles and portafilter in American walnut (lever, toggle valves and portafilter), mains water or tank mode (2.8 L water tank). The vibration pump serves only to fill the boiler in tank mode and is deactivated on mains water. A manual lever workflow without volumetrics, without an automatic shot timer, without automated pre-infusion. Weight 35.5 kg. For lever enthusiasts in the Profitec universe – this is a deliberate decision against pump technology. CHF 3'289.95.

Profitec and ECM – the same family, two languages

The Pro 700 DRIVE and the ECM Synchronika 2 OLED share the technology (dual boiler, E61, rotary pump, OLED display, comparable boiler sizes) and differ in design, equipment and detail features. The Pro 700 DRIVE positions itself somewhat more progressively with integrated flow control and Fast Heat-Up; the Synchronika 2 OLED brings heating cartridges directly into the brew group for a different rapid-heating logic, classic joystick valves and slightly more traditional lines. The choice between ECM and Profitec is often a matter of taste – which design language and feature logic is closer to you. Both are legitimate. Whoever wants it knows why.

Who Profitec is for

Profitec suits anyone looking for German espresso engineering who values modern features – OLED displays, integrated flow control, programmable pre-infusion, customization lines with interchangeable side panels. Home baristas who want to make the jump into the E61 world without moving into the commercial segment. Families with a regular cappuccino workflow who want a dual boiler in a compact format (PRO 300 or MOVE). People who prefer an understated design language and want a machine that stays repairable for decades. Profitec has its own answer for all three heating system worlds (single boiler, heat exchanger, dual boiler) plus the spring lever machine.

If you prefer the sister models with ECM aesthetics and joystick valves: ECM. If you want Italian portafilter tradition with chrome and visible mechanics: Rocket Espresso. If you are looking for a saturated group and app control: La Marzocco. If you are looking for NEO technology with a short heat-up time: Victoria Arduino Eagle One Prima. If you are looking for flow profiling with a paddle on a different platform: Lelit Bianca V3. If you are looking for needle valve flow profiling in the professional segment: Slayer Espresso.

What goes with it

For the grinder: Varia VS3 or VS4 (the VS4 with the SCA Best New Product Award 2026, exclusive Swiss importer) as an honest start. Weber Workshops EG-1 or Option-O Lagom P80 for flagship setups. For grind-by-weight: Mahlkönig E64 WS or the X64 SD for single dose. For the compact Mignon class: Eureka Mignon Specialita or Libra.

For the scale: Acaia Lunar with flow rate display, or something affordable from the Normcore Collection. For puck prep: Normcore for everyday use, Weber Workshops for premium. For airtight bean storage: Airscape (exclusive Swiss importer). For precise brew water: Apax Labs (exclusive Swiss importer). Background on extraction, the E61 brew group and heating systems in our sensory world.

Frequently asked questions

Which Profitec machine suits me?

For a compact single boiler with a ring brew group: GO 2.0. For an E61 heat exchanger machine: PRO 400 or PRO 500 QS (with QuickSteam). For a compact dual boiler with a ring brew group in the classic line: PRO 300. For a compact dual boiler with a ring brew group and OLED in the new line: MOVE Exclusive Line. For an E61 dual boiler with full steam reserve: Pro 600 or Pro 600 QS (with toggle valves and QuickSteam). For a dual boiler flagship with manual flow control: Pro 700 Flowprofil. For a dual boiler flagship with integrated flow control ex works, OLED and Fast Heat-Up: Pro 700 DRIVE. For a spring lever machine without pump extraction: Pro 800.

What sets the Profitec PRO 300 apart from the Pro 600?

Both are dual boilers. But: the PRO 300 has a ring brew group (a saturated group directly on the brew boiler) and a more compact format (255 × 415 mm footprint, 18 kg), the Pro 600 has an E61 brew group with a stainless steel bell and thermosiphon mechanics (305 × 450 mm footprint, 24 kg). If you want the fast heat-up time and the compact format, choose the PRO 300; if you want the classic E61 tradition and more steam reserve, the Pro 600.

Why does Profitec run two generations of names in parallel?

Profitec is updating the classic PRO-### line step by step with a new generation using verb names: GO will replace the Casa V class in the long run, MOVE positions itself as a dual boiler extension alongside the Pro 300, DRIVE is the further development of the Pro 700. Both generations are currently available – CCC carries a mixture of the classic line (Pro 300, Pro 400, Pro 500 QS, Pro 600, Pro 600 QS, Pro 700 Flowprofil, Pro 800) and the new line (GO 2.0, MOVE Exclusive Line, Pro 700 DRIVE). Further verb-name models such as JUMP (heat exchanger update) and RIDE (Pro 600 update) are available internationally, but are not currently in the CCC range – for enquiries about those, get in touch personally.

What is the difference between the Pro 700 Flowprofil and the Pro 700 DRIVE?

Both use the same boiler architecture (0.75 L brew, 2 L steam, both PID-controlled), an E61 brew group and a rotary pump. The Pro 700 Flowprofil has a flow profile valve on top of the E61 brew group for manual water flow control during the shot. The Pro 700 DRIVE additionally brings integrated flow control ex works with active and passive pre-infusion mode, an OLED display with extended menu functions, Fast Heat-Up mode and programmable on and off times. If you want direct mechanical flow control, you will find it in both. If you also want the electronic convenience layer, choose the DRIVE.

Which brew group does the Profitec GO 2.0 have?

The GO 2.0 has a ring brew group – a saturated group that sits directly on the brew boiler. No E61 (no thermosiphon circuit), no thermoblock (no flow-heater principle). The ring group brings a fast heat-up time (around 7 minutes in Fast Heat-Up mode) and a fast thermal response. PID control with OLED display and shot timer, externally accessible expansion valve for setting the brew pressure. The GO 2.0 is the only Profitec model that is still built in Milan (Italy) – all other models come from Bammental near Heidelberg (Germany).

Profitec PRO 300 with E61 or a ring brew group?

The PRO 300 has a ring brew group with a 0.325 L brass boiler – not an E61. That is also the central difference to the Pro 600, which is positioned as an E61 dual boiler. The PRO 300 shares the ring group with the other Profitec models GO 2.0 and MOVE Exclusive Line.

What is the difference between the Profitec Pro 600 and the Pro 600 QS?

Both are E61 dual boilers with two PID-controlled boilers (0.75 L brew boiler, 1 L steam boiler), a vibration pump and an internal water tank. The Pro 600 has low-wear rotary valves for steam and hot water. The Pro 600 QS additionally brings the QuickSteam function for faster steam build-up and professional toggle valves instead of rotary valves – relevant for anyone who regularly makes several milk drinks one after the other and wants a more barista-like workflow.

Why does ECM have a machine that is almost identical to the Pro 700 DRIVE?

ECM and Profitec belong to the same development group under the Hauck family. The Pro 700 DRIVE and the ECM Synchronika 2 OLED share the E61 brew group, the rotary pump and the boiler sizes. The differences lie in the aesthetics (Profitec more understated with OLED black, ECM more polished), the valve design and individual detail features (heating cartridge rapid heating in the brew group on the Synchronika 2; integrated flow control ex works and Fast Heat-Up on the DRIVE). The choice is often an aesthetic one.

How does the spring lever group of the Profitec Pro 800 work?

Instead of a pump and an E61 group, the Pro 800 uses a heavy spring lever group (7.8 kg). Raising the lever tensions an internal spring which pushes the brew water through the puck. The pressure curve results from the spring system – high initial pressure, falling pressure over the shot. No PID for brew pressure, no automatic shot timer, no volumetric dosing. This is a deliberately manual workflow for lever enthusiasts. The Pro 800 has a 3.5 L copper steam boiler, a dipper system for the espresso extraction, and a discreet PID for the boiler temperature.

Where are Profitec machines produced?

Main production in Bammental near Heidelberg (Germany) – all Profitec machines except the GO 2.0 are built there. The GO 2.0 is still produced in Milan (Italy). Engineering and the design team are based in Germany.

What does Fast Heat-Up mean at Profitec?

Fast Heat-Up is an optimised heating cycle: the boiler is briefly heated beyond the brew temperature so that the brew group and portafilter reach working temperature faster. After a cooling flush, the machine is ready. On the ring group models (GO 2.0, MOVE) the heat-up time is 7 to 9 minutes; on the E61 models with Fast Heat-Up (Pro 700 DRIVE) it is considerably faster than on classic E61 architectures with a heat-up time of around 20 minutes.

Which Profitec can be plumbed in?

The models with a rotary pump – the Pro 700 Flowprofil and the Pro 700 DRIVE – can be plumbed in (switchable between water tank and mains water). The Pro 800 can also be plumbed in. All other models use the internal water tank.

Can I see the Profitec machines before buying?

Yes. Profitec models are set up in the showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Not all variants are on site at the same time – just ask briefly and we will bring the model you want from the warehouse.

How are Profitec machines delivered in Switzerland?

Standard shipping throughout Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days. Click and Collect in Bern and Zurich. For larger machines such as the Pro 700 DRIVE, Pro 700 Flowprofil or Pro 800, an on-site setup with installation, advice on the mains water connection and an introduction on site can be booked on request for an additional charge – just ask. Please note: the MOVE Exclusive Line is a pickup-only version ex works. Financing via Heylight is possible.

Personal advice: +41 76 789 15 79 (Mon–Sat 9:00–12:00 and 13:30–18:00) · [email protected]
Showrooms: Bern, Gerberngasse 44 (Mon–Sat 10:00–18:00) | Zurich Oerlikon, Hagenholzstrasse 50b (Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00)
Delivery: 2–4 working days throughout Switzerland · Click and Collect · Free shipping from CHF 60 · On-site setup for larger machines bookable on request for an additional charge · Financing via Heylight possible

Model overview as at 16 September 2026. Sources: official Profitec specifications, CCC product database.