Stumaco firmly reinforces its pioneering position in hygienic structures and machines for the food industry
Sticomax Holding, the parent company of Stumaco, Romonta and Intocon, led by CEO Lode De Boe, is proud to announce that from the second quarter of 2024 all three companies will work exclusively with ViwateQ surface finishing technology for their stainless steel machines and structures.
This strategic step marks a major advance in improving hygiene for the food processing industry and reinforces Sticomax Holding’s commitment to innovation and quality. ViwateQ’s surface finishing technology for stainless steel is known for its superior results in hygiene, durability and corrosion resistance. By embracing this technology, Stumaco, Romonta and Intocon will be able to deliver machines and structures that are significantly less prone to food residue sticking, while offering surfaces that are easier to clean than ever before.
“This is an important milestone for Sticomax Holding and its subsidiaries,” said CEO Lode De Boe. “By working with ViwateQ we are setting a new standard in the food processing industry, striving not only for excellence in product quality but also for improved hygiene standards that promote the health and safety of consumers worldwide.”
Extensive research by TNO, a renowned independent research organisation in the Netherlands, and Wouter Burggraaf of Burggraaf & Partners bv, a leading expert in hygienic design and finishing methods, shows that ViwateQ finishing offers superior benefits compared with other surface treatment techniques such as glass bead blasting, electropolishing, laser pickling and chemical pickling.
ViwateQ finishing steps result in significantly cleaner surfaces with virtually no residual microscopic protein, guaranteeing the highest standards of hygiene and safety. In addition, salt spray tests according to ISO 9227 have shown that ViwateQ finishing delivers the best corrosion resistance after 400 hours of exposure, significantly extending the service life of machines and structures.
ViwateQ surface finishing technology will be implemented at Stumaco, Romonta and Intocon from the second quarter of 2024. This collaboration promises excellent results not only for the companies themselves, but also for their customers in a wide range of sectors.
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