FoodeQ Engineering joins the Sticomax group

Staden (Belgium), 24 February 2025 – Belgian machine builder Sticomax, the holding company above IntOCon (BE), StuMaCo (BE), Romonta (NL), ViwateQ (NL) and DutchTecSource (NL), is acquiring its Dutch sector peer FoodeQ Engineering. FoodeQ, specialised in specific (vibratory) conveying and process technology, has a strong worldwide reputation in advanced machinery, production lines and turnkey solutions for the food industry. The strategic acquisition creates significant synergies and strengthens Sticomax’s position as a leading international player. With this 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,” says 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, so we stay fast and agile and can tackle complex projects in a fully integrated way. FoodeQ’s in-depth knowledge and experience align perfectly with our ambition to deliver innovative and efficient solutions to customers worldwide.”

For FoodeQ Engineering, the acquisition further strengthens its operational capability and expands its market reach. “We look forward to combining our expertise and technology with that of Sticomax,” says Marinus de Bruijn, Sales Director of FoodeQ. “Together we can support our customers even better in their production processes.”

Sparring partner and high-quality services
The acquisition strengthens Sticomax’s position as a strategic partner in machine building 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 retain their customer relationships and continue to focus on high-quality services,” says Lode De Boe. “Thanks to the collaboration within the holding, customers gain 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 realising 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 future-proof organisation. Employees gain professional development opportunities and the chance to expand their expertise, exchange knowledge and grow within an organisation that puts innovation and collaboration first.

With this merger, the group grows to more than 200 employees and its turnover exceeds 100 million euros. “Sticomax Holding strives for robustness by focusing on strong product pillars and a broad geographic spread. Things are never bad in every sector and everywhere in the world at the same time. Thanks to this acquisition, we strengthen our leading role in machine building for the food industry and rank among the major players in the Benelux,” concludes 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 machines, structures, systems and services in various sectors of the food industry. With more than 200 dedicated employees, around 70 of whom specialise in engineering, Sticomax Holding serves an extensive customer base of several hundred companies in the food industry, including the global market leaders in potato and vegetable processing. 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 and www.foodeq.nl.