A Family Business from Moravia Conquers the World with Its Modern Bakeries. Now Kornfeil Heads to Japan for EXPO 2025
The family-owned company Kornfeil, a leading Czech manufacturer of technologies for modern bakeries, is becoming a partner of Czechia’s participation at the World EXPO 2025 in Osaka. The company will present itself in Japan on September 18, 2025, during a special day dedicated to business partners from Japan, ASEAN countries, and other parts of the world. Kornfeil sees its participation in EXPO 2025 as an opportunity to strengthen its international brand presence and to demonstrate that Czech family businesses have much to offer in the field of advanced industry.
“Being at the Olympics of business is an honor for us and a clear message to our customers. After more than 30 years and deliveries to 45 countries, we know one thing: Export is not a luxury — it’s a necessity. In today’s interconnected world, global thinking is the key to growth and resilience,” says Martina Kornfeilová, CEO and co-owner of the company. She adds that in September, both the Kornfeil family and the company’s management will travel to Japan: “Our partnership with EXPO 2025 is another step toward strengthening our position in the global market and a testament to the fact that Czech companies have much to offer in the field of advanced industry.”
“Kornfeil is a great example of how Czech family businesses can succeed in highly competitive markets thanks to quality, innovation, and long-term vision. Their story and products fit perfectly into the concept of our presentation at EXPO 2025, where we aim to showcase Czechia as a country focused on technological precision and honest craftsmanship,” explains Ondřej Soška, Commissioner General of Czechia’s participation at EXPO 2025.
Kornfeil is a global leader in the development and installation of bakery ovens, delivering complete solutions from proofing to baking. Today, bakers in 45 countries — including Czechia, Germany, Australia, and the United States — rely on Kornfeil ovens. The company’s mission is to simplify bakers’ daily work, reduce the energy demands of bakeries, and preserve the artisanal approach to baking.
Founded in 1991 by brothers Karel and Vojtěch Kornfeil, the company has been led by the second generation since 2022 — sisters Martina and Karolína Kornfeil. With a clear vision, they aim to remain among the global leaders in the industry and continue driving the company forward.
Kornfeil’s key competitive advantages include in-house development and manufacturing, top-tier craftsmanship, installation and service by an internal team, and 24/7 technical support. Thanks to precise servicing, their technologies have a lifespan of over 20 years.
The company sees its participation in EXPO 2025 as an opportunity to strengthen its international brand presence and to show that Czech family businesses have global ambitions.
About the Czech Pavilion at EXPO 2025
In December 2022, after more than twenty years, the Office of the Commissioner General announced an open, anonymous architectural competition to design the National Pavilion for EXPO 2025. A total of 38 design teams submitted their proposals. In March 2023, a professional jury chaired by world-renowned architect Eva Jiřičná selected the winning concept: a glass spiral design by Apropos Architects. The pavilion’s main structure is made of modern wooden panels, while the façade features artistic glass—a material with a centuries-old tradition in Czechia. The Czech National Pavilion offers a dignified and functional space for Czechia’s participation at EXPO 2025, which will take place from April to October 2025 on the artificial island of Yumeshima in Osaka Bay. Inside the pavilion, visitors will find a permanent exhibition, a multifunctional auditorium, business facilities, a restaurant, and the CTP Lounge. In front of the pavilion, a seaside relaxation zone offers a scenic view for guests. The pavilion was officially approved in early April 2025 and is the largest wooden structure of its kind in Japan built without a metal support frame.