FOODEQ AND STICOMAX JOIN FORCES

Sticomax acquires Dutch sector colleague FoodeQ Engineering and becomes one of the largest machine builders for the food industry in the Benelux.

Staden (Belgium), Feb. 24, 2025 – Belgian machine builder Sticomax, the holding company above the companies IntOCon (BE), StuMaCo (BE), Romonta (NL), ViwateQ (NL) and DutchTecSource (NL), is acquiring Dutch sector colleague FoodeQ Engineering. FoodeQ, specialised in specific (vibrating) transport and process technology, has a strong reputation worldwide in advanced machinery, production lines and turnkey solutions for the food industry. The strategic acquisition creates significant synergies and strengthens Sticomax’ position as a leading international player. With the expansion, the group grows into one of the largest providers of fully integrated hygienically manufactured production lines for the food industry.

One-stop-shop for the food industry

“We are delighted to welcome FoodeQ Engineering to our group,” said Lode De Boe, CEO of Sticomax. “Their arrival not only strengthens our engineering and sales departments, thanks to the synergies within our group we offer customers in the food industry a genuine one-stop shop, without sacrificing flexibility. Each unit retains its autonomy, allowing us to remain fast and agile and tackle complex projects in a fully integrated way. FoodeQ’s in-depth knowledge and experience perfectly align with our ambition to deliver innovative and efficient solutions to customers worldwide.”
For FoodeQ Engineering, this acquisition further strengthens their operational strength and expands their market reach. “We look forward to combining our expertise and technology with that of Sticomax,” said Marinus de Bruijn, Sales Director of FoodeQ. “Together we can support our customers even better in their production processes.”

Sparringpartner and high-quality services

The acquisition strengthens Sticomax’s position as a strategic partner in mechanical engineering for the food industry. FoodeQ Engineering continues to build on its strong foundation while Sticomax can support customers even better with growth and operational challenges. “All companies within the group will maintain their customer relationships and continue to focus on high-quality services,” says Lode De Boe. “The collaboration within the holding company will give customers access to in-depth expertise and innovative, efficient solutions. We offer not only advanced machinery and production lines but also a fully integrated service, from concept to delivery. Our experienced process engineers act as sparring partners and fully involve customers in the realisation of the safest and most hygienic production processes.”

Future-proof growth and international ambitions

The acquisition, supported in part by strategic investment partner Vybros Capital Partners (VCP), enables Sticomax to continue building a solid and futureproof organisation. Employees will benefit from professional development opportunities and the opportunity to expand their expertise, exchange knowledge and grow in an organisation that places innovation and collaboration at its core.
With this merger, the group will grow to more than 200 employees and its turnover will exceed the 100 million euro mark. “Sticomax Holding strives for robustness by focusing on strong product pillars and a broad geographic spread. Things are never bad in all sectors and all over the world. Thanks to this acquisition, we strengthen our leading role in mechanical engineering for the food industry and rank among the major players in the Benelux,” concluded De Boe.

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Lode De Boe
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About Sticomax Holding

Sticomax Holding is a leading group of companies consisting of Stumaco, Romonta, Intocon, ViwateQ, DTS and FoodeQ with a shared commitment to providing high-quality and hygienic machinery, structures, systems and services in various sectors of the food industry. With over 200 committed employees, around 70 of whom specialise in engineering, Sticomax Holding serves an extensive customer base consisting of several hundred companies within the food industry, including global market leaders within the potato and vegetable processing food industry. For more information about Sticomax Holding and its subsidiaries, visit www.sticomax.com, www.stumaco.be, www.romontabv.eu, www.intocon.be, www.viwateq.com, www.dtsbv.nl, www.foodeq.nl