Belgian Sticomax acquires DutchTecSource (DTS) to become global player in machinery and systems for the food industry.

Belgian machine builder Sticomax, a leading holding in machine building for the food industry, announces the acquisition of Dutch sector company DutchTecSource (DTS). DTS is a renowned world leader in screw technology for machines and production lines in the food industry and perfectly complements Sticomax's current offering. This strategic acquisition places Sticomax alongside the largest global integrators and further expands its offering for machines, structures and systems for the food industry. 

Advanced A-Z offering for food processing

Over the past 30 years, DTS has built a strong reputation thanks to their advanced screw technologies and expertise in thermal processes such as blanching, cooking and cooling. The company is known worldwide for its state-of-the-art blanchers, coolers and cookers, which play a crucial role in the processing of a variety of food products, including soy, corn, seafood and meat (substitutes).

Moreover, DTS is a market leader in cutting systems for the mushroom processing industry. The Dutch company therefore has the major global players in the food industry in its customer portfolio, confirming their position as a leading partner in the sector.

A global market leader

With the acquisition of DTS, Sticomax significantly expands its offering and market position, allowing it to position itself as one of the largest integrators in the food industry. Despite the growth, all companies within the group, including DTS, retain their own identity and operational autonomy. This ensures flexibility and speed in their services. At the same time, knowledge and expertise will be intensively shared between the companies, leading to better and more efficient solutions that directly benefit customers.

DTS management team:

"We are delighted to now be part of the Sticomax family. Our shared vision and complementary technologies and market approach provide a solid foundation for further growth and innovation for high-quality solutions to the food industry."

The current management team - Marcel van de Pol, Peter van der Stouwe and Vincent Wunnink- will continue to lead DTS and will report to Lode De Boe, CEO of the Sticomax group.

Strategic growth plan

The acquisition of DTS fits perfectly within Sticomax's sustainable growth strategy. This is already the third acquisition in the Netherlands in a short time for the Belgian company, following the acquisition of Romonta, specialist in platforms and conveyor belts for the food industry, and ViwateQ, specialist in hygienic surface treatment technology for stainless steel machinery and structures, two months ago. The addition of DTS will grow Sticomax's annual turnover above 60 million euros and expand the team to almost 200 employees.

Lode De Boe, CEO of Sticomax BV:

"This acquisition is an important step in our growth strategy. It underlines our ambition to become a global reference in manufacturing structures and machinery as well as integrator of production lines for the food industry, offering a wide range of advanced solutions for every stage of food processing. With DTS' advanced technologies, we can serve our customers even better with innovative, hygienic joining and conveying systems."