Sticomax acquires Dutch sector colleague FoodeQ Engineering and becomes one of thelargest 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.”

Sparring partner 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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Press contact

Loud and Clear
Delphine Van Hoecke
delphine@loud-and-clear.be
+32 498 20 40 49

Sticomax
Lode De Boe
CEO
lode.de.boe@sticomax.com

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