SysmaTec

What SysmaTec does

SysmaTec bv is a privately held Belgian industrial distributor and service provider headquartered in Turnhout, Belgium, founded in 2003. The company operates as the exclusive Belgian distribution and service partner for more than fifteen European manufacturers of food and non-food processing and packaging equipment. Its portfolio centers on clipping systems (Poly-clip System), band-saw safety technology (BladeStop Body-Sensing and GloveCheck), thermal processing equipment (Schr\u00f6ter Technologie/Autotherm), meat processing machinery (RISCO, Eberhardt, Pujol\u00e0s), end-of-line packaging (Buhmann, Veserkal, Giecon), RF drying (RF Systems), waste reduction (Themis WRT), peeling (ARCtecno), and consumables including Viskase casings, Coveris films, and Promar food additives. Customers are Belgian industrial food processors producing sausages, ham, poultry, dairy, bakery, convenience, vegetarian/vegan, and pet food products, plus a non-food industrial segment for technical products requiring airtight packaging.

The company generates revenue across six streams: capital equipment sales (one-time), technical service and preventive/corrective maintenance (recurring professional services), spare parts (transactional), second-hand refurbished machines, training courses, and consumables. Pricing is quote-based and tailored to customer requirements, with free on-site demonstrations offered for BladeStop safety equipment and service requests processed through a Microsoft Forms portal with phone escalation for urgent cases. Its go-to-market is a direct enterprise field-sales model with named account managers (Pieter-Jan Donders, Kenneth Feraine), supported by field service engineers, a Turnhout warehouse for fast delivery, and participation in industry events such as Interpack 2026 in D\u00fcsseldorf.

SysmaTec is led by Managing Director Bob Jansen with Director Hans Schoenmaker, supported by a small team of approximately 8-10 staff handling sales, service engineering, accountancy, and warehouse/administration. The business is family/independently owned with no institutional investor, parent company, or public-market backing identified. The model competes on curated multi-brand breadth, deep local service response, and exclusive Belgian rights to premium European principals rather than on proprietary IP, scale economics, or technology platform differentiation.

Name

SysmaTec

Legal name

SysmaTec bv

Website

https://sysmatec.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SysmaTec is a privately held Belgian industrial distributor, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Turnhout, that exclusively represents more than fifteen European food and packaging equipment manufacturers for the Belgian market, offering capital equipment, service, spare parts, consumables, and training to industrial food processors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Turnhout

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Industrial Equipment Sales: Sale of industrial food processing and packaging machinery including clipping machines, band saws, thermal processing equipment, and end-of-line packaging systems. Equipment ranges from manual table machines to fully automated system solutions.
2. Service and Maintenance: Technical service, preventive and corrective maintenance, installation, and customer onboarding support for the equipment sold. The company provides comprehensive lifecycle support for machines.
3. Spare Parts: Fast and flexible spare parts supply to ensure equipment availability. Includes parts for all partner brands including Schröter Technologie products.
4. Second-hand Machines: Sale of quality used/refurbished industrial food processing equipment.
5. Training Services: Practice-oriented training courses to equip customer employees with knowledge and skills for optimal equipment operation and quality achievement.
6. Consumables: Sale of clips, loops, casings, bags, nets, spices, additives and other consumables for food processing. Includes Poly-clip System clips and loops, Viskase artificial casings, Coveris films, and Promar functional additives.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SysmaTec distributes and services industrial food processing and packaging equipment in Belgium as the exclusive local partner for 15+ international manufacturers (including Poly-clip System, BladeStop, Schr\u00f6ter Technologie, RISCO, and Buhmann). The company supplies new equipment, second-hand machines, spare parts, and consumables, complemented by application consulting, technical service, maintenance, and operator training across the equipment lifecycle.

Product overview

SysmaTec is a Belgian industrial machinery distributor and solution partner offering food and non-food processing and packaging equipment through 15+ international partner brands, complemented by comprehensive service offerings. The portfolio centers on clipping and packaging solutions (Poly-clip System), safety band saws (BladeStop with Body-Sensing technology), thermal processing (Schröter Technologie/Autotherm), and meat processing systems (Risco, Eberhardt, Pujolàs). Supporting equipment includes RF drying technology (RF Systems), packaging automation (Buhmann, Veserkal, Giecon), waste reduction (Themis WRT), peeling systems (ARCtecno), and consumables (Viskase casings, Coveris films, Promar additives). The company provides complete production line solutions by combining equipment from multiple partner brands, supported by technical services including application consulting, maintenance, spare parts, and training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Application Consulting Technical and process-related application consulting that supports customers in product and process selection tailored to their specific production needs. Targeted at industrial food processing manufacturers in Belgium.
• Technical Service High-performance technical service accompanying systems and machines throughout their entire service life, including installation, troubleshooting, and corrective support for industrial food processing equipment. Targeted at Belgian manufacturers using SysmaTec-supplied equipment.
• Maintenance Scheduled preventive maintenance services designed to save customers money and time while ensuring equipment reliability. Targeted at industrial food processing companies operating SysmaTec-distributed machinery.
• Spare Parts Fast and flexible spare parts supply service ensuring equipment availability and minimizing production downtime. Includes parts for all partner brands including Schr\u00f6ter Technologie products. Targeted at Belgian manufacturers requiring replacement parts for installed equipment.
• Training Practice-oriented, effective training courses providing customer employees with the necessary knowledge and skills to optimally use supplied equipment and achieve required quality standards. Targeted at production teams and operators at food processing manufacturers.
• Secondhand Machines Wide range of quality used/refurbished industrial food processing machines offered as cost-effective alternatives for production needs. Targeted at Belgian food processors seeking lower-cost equipment options.
• Poly-clip System Clipping Equipment World's largest supplier of clip closure solutions ranging from manual table machines and double clipping machines to fully automated system solutions for industrial requirements, including clips and loops. Targeted at industrial food processors requiring clipping equipment for sausages and processed meats.
• BladeStop Safety Band Saws Market leader in band saw safety with active protection against serious accidents, featuring Body-Sensing technology and GloveCheck detection system that stops the blade in 5 milliseconds when operator contact is detected. Targeted at food processing facilities using band saw equipment for meat, poultry, and other products.
• Schr\u00f6ter Technologie Thermal Processing Equipment Leading international manufacturer of thermal processing equipment for the food industry, including smoking and maturing systems (Autotherm). Covers meat, fish, vegan/vegetarian food, petfood, cheese, snacks, and bread processing. Targeted at industrial food processors requiring thermal processing systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of OSHA-registered band saw incidents result in serious injury, with average amputation cost of €200,000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Schröter Technologie GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2025SysmaTec is the official Belgian distributor for Schröter Technologie, responsible for sales, service, and spare parts supply for all Schröter products including thermal processing equipment for the food industry (meat, fish, vegan/vegetarian food, petfood, cheese, snacks, bread). Schröter is known for innovative, long-lasting equipment as a family-owned company.
• RISCOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew partnership bringing RISCO food processing machinery to SysmaTec's Belgian portfolio. RISCO is a leading producer of machines and systems for meat processing with over 50 years of experience. Machines are known for precision processing and ease of maintenance for meat, petfood, fish, and vegetable doughs.
• Poly-clip SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorld's largest supplier of clip closure solutions and global market leader in the food industry and packaging sector. German family-owned company since 1922 with over 800 patents. Product range extends from manual table machines to fully automatic industrial systems.
• BladeStop (Scott Automation)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMarket leader in band saw safety with over 1,500-1,600 devices deployed in 30 countries. BladeStop has won multiple awards for its unique safety design. SysmaTec distributes the BladeStop product line including Body-Sensing and GloveCheck technologies.
• Buhmann Pac SolutionsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman manufacturer with over 35 years of experience in innovative packaging machines for the food industry. Products include filling machines, end-of-line packaging solutions, and automation for the packaging process. Known for easy maintenance and cleaning with chainless transport.
• PujolàsmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-run Spanish company with over 35 years of expertise in the meat industry. Specializes in stuffing/climbing machines and meat presses that help clients enhance competitiveness. Equipment mimics artisanal approach while maintaining high quality standards.
• Eberhardt GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman specialist with over 60 years of stainless steel expertise in sausage and meat industry. Products include TT Bastard 160 tumbler/mixer, Food Finisher, Press Systems, and butchery equipment. All products are 100% Made in Germany.
• RF Systems S.R.L.minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian company founded in 1990 specializing in Radio Frequency (RF) dryers and equipment. Products include AIRES dryer for moisture removal, THERIO defrosting equipment, and IGOS pasteurization systems. Known for energy efficiency and cost reduction.
• GieconminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialist in sausage declipping and loading systems for thermoformer and flowpack machines with over 15 years experience. Machines feature logical product flow and straightforward design with custom solution capability.
• VeserkalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish manufacturer of innovative machinery for food processing industry. Products include paper/plastic interleavers, tray loaders/denesters, converging/diverging systems, dosing systems, and grading/batching machinery. Focus on customization and customer-specific solutions.
• Themis Biotechnology & Life ScienceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian specialist in waste reduction technology. WRT (Waste Recovery Technology) achieves up to 90% volume reduction for industrial waste including sewage sludge, chemical/pharmaceutical waste, and food production waste. Operates with zero atmospheric emissions.
• ViskasemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal leader in artificial sausage casings since 1925, founded in Chicago. Pioneer in regenerating cellulose sausage casings that revolutionized meat processing. Committed to innovative casing solutions for safe and affordable protein packaging.
• CoverisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading flexible and rigid plastic packaging developer and producer. Products include high-performance films for sausage production on Poly-clip System machines, offering EVOH barrier properties through co-extrusion technology. Solutions for dairy, fresh food, medical, and animal nutrition packaging.
• PromarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish company, European leader in food additives over 30 years. Products include Promasol (brines, functional additives), Proaroma (flavors, spice blends), Promix (alginate casings, breading systems), Propuro (sterilized spices). 200+ employees, BRC/IFS certified facility in Zawiercie with R&D department.
• ARCtecnominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian company specializing in peeling machines and food industry automation. Develops and manufactures machinery, equipment, and turnkey systems including automation processes, product conveyance, processing machinery, and peeling systems.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Global industrial equipment manufacturer supplying food processing, dairy, and packaging technology. Comparable to SysmaTec's thermal processing (Schröter) and packaging lines, but operates as a broad incumbent serving multiple process steps across many industries.
• Marel: Iceland-based global leader in food processing equipment for meat, poultry, fish, and dairy. Comparable to SysmaTec's meat processing focus (Risco, Eberhardt, Pujolàs, Poly-clip), but a broad incumbent operating across the entire processing chain rather than as a regional distributor.
• Heat and Control: US/Australian food processing and packaging equipment manufacturer with global reach. Overlaps with SysmaTec's thermal processing (RF Systems dryers), packaging (Buhmann), and food processing equipment categories, but at much larger scale.
• Multivac: German-based global leader in packaging solutions for food, medical, and consumer goods. Overlaps with SysmaTec's Buhmann end-of-line packaging and Coveris film offerings, but operates at vastly larger scale as a manufacturer across many packaging categories.
• Provisur Technologies: US-based global manufacturer of food processing equipment for proteins, including forming, coating, cooking, and slicing. Comparable product categories to SysmaTec's meat processing portfolio (Risco forming, Eberhardt tumblers, RF Systems drying).

Direct peers

• Nock Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of meat and food processing equipment (derinding, skinning, slicing machines). Comparable to SysmaTec's meat processing category offerings from Risco, Eberhardt, and ARCtecno peeling systems, though at the manufacturer level.
• Sealpac GmbH: German-Dutch packaging machinery manufacturer specializing in tray-sealing and thermoforming systems for food and non-food. Directly comparable to SysmaTec's Buhmann and Veserkal end-of-line packaging offerings.
• LASKA Maschinenbau: Austrian manufacturer of food processing machinery including grinders, mixers, and emulsifiers for meat and convenience food production. Overlaps with SysmaTec's Eberhardt tumbler/mixer and overall meat processing equipment portfolio.
• Vemag Maschinenbau: German manufacturer of portioning, linking, clipping, and filling machines for the meat, sausage, and food industry. Directly comparable to SysmaTec's Poly-clip and Risco clipping/portioning offerings; a competing principal in SysmaTec's portfolio categories.
• Handtmann Group: German family-owned manufacturer of meat and food processing equipment (filling, portioning, linking/clipping, forming). Highly comparable to SysmaTec's core product lines around sausage and meat processing, though Handtmann is the manufacturer-principal rather than the distributor.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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