What Stumaco Eng. does

Stumaco Eng. is a Belgian custom machine builder founded in 2001 and headquartered in Staden, Belgium, specializing in stainless steel (inox) machinery and complete turnkey production lines for the food processing industry, primarily serving vegetable and potato processors, as well as adjacent sectors such as animal feed, tobacco, and water treatment. The company operates a vertically integrated model: an in-house engineering bureau handles concept, layout, and detail design, while an in-house atelier performs laser cutting, welding, assembly, and pre-assembly of complete lines to minimize on-site installation time, with CE documentation and post-delivery service and maintenance. Notable proprietary technology includes the self-cleaning and disinfecting screw conveyor (Selected Innovation Interpom 2021), which reduces water, energy, and chemical consumption while eliminating manual cleaning labor, and exclusive adoption of ViwateQ stainless steel surface treatment technology (TNO-validated) rolled out across the group from Q2 2024. Revenue is generated primarily through project-based one-time sales of custom machines and complete lines, supplemented by ongoing service/maintenance contracts, replacement parts, and industrial piping installations; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is quote-based per project scope and complexity.

Stumaco operates as part of Sticomax Holding, formed in 2023 as a strategic partnership with IntOCon (Ieper, Belgium) under coordinating CEO Lode De Boe. Sticomax has executed four acquisitions between 2023 and 2025 (Romonta, ViwateQ, DutchTecSource/DTS, and FoodeQ Engineering), all but Romonta Dutch, growing the group from approximately 60 employees and roughly EUR 16M combined IntOCon/Stumaco revenue (2023) to over 200 employees and above EUR 100M in revenue (2025). Stumaco is positioned within this group as the complete-line integrator, leveraging sister companies for specialized components, surface treatment, screw technology, platforms/conveyors, and vibration/process technology to bid as a one-stop-shop for hygienic food production lines. The company sells exclusively through direct B2B enterprise field sales with project engineers as single contact points, with limited marketing presence via its website, Facebook, LinkedIn, and participation in industry trade events such as Interpom. It is backed financially by Vybros Capital Partners, the Vande Vyvere family investment vehicle, and KBC Bank.

Name

Stumaco Eng.

Legal name

Stumaco

Website

https://stumaco.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stumaco Eng. is a Belgian custom stainless-steel machine builder (founded 2001, Staden) that designs, fabricates, and services complete turnkey food-processing production lines — primarily for vegetable and potato processors — as part of the Sticomax Holding group, which has grown to 200+ employees and EUR 100M+ revenue via acquisitions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Staden

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom machine and equipment sales: Design, construction, and sale of custom stainless steel machines and complete production lines for the food industry. Revenue is project-based, varying by scope and complexity of each order. Includes standard machine sales and fully tailor-made machinery.
2. Service, maintenance, and spare parts: Post-delivery service and maintenance of machines, including supply of replacement parts, turning, and other construction services. Provided as an ongoing service after initial machine delivery.
3. Piping installations: Installation of piping systems for compressed air, water supply, and drainage in food processing facilities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stumaco Eng. designs, constructs, and installs custom stainless steel (inox) machines and complete turnkey production lines primarily for the food processing industry. The company handles the entire project lifecycle in-house — from concept and engineering through fabrication, on-site assembly, CE documentation, and post-delivery service and maintenance — with project engineers serving as the single point of contact for each customer.

Product overview

Stumaco Eng. is a full-service machine builder specializing in stainless steel machinery for the food processing industry, offering both standard product lines and custom-tailored solutions. The product portfolio encompasses eight core machine categories: vegetable processing (including air separators, destoners, washers, peelers), breaking/crushing equipment, sorting machines (capping drums, optical sorters), water purification systems (filter drums), mixing installations, packaging lines, internal transport systems (conveyors, redlers, vibrating gutters), and storage/filling/emptying equipment for boxes. These standard machines are complemented by seven service offerings covering the full project lifecycle: mechanical engineering, in-house engineering/research, turnkey overall concepts (complete production lines), stainless steel constructions, service & maintenance, industrial piping installations, and tailor-made custom machines. The company operates a vertically integrated model handling design, construction, assembly, and after-sales service. Notable product innovations include a self-cleaning screw conveyor (Interpom 2021 Innovation award winner) and a cluster buster for bean recovery. All products serve the food industry primarily, with some applications in tobacco and wastewater treatment sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Self-cleaning screw conveyor reduces water consumption, energy consumption, chemical consumption, and eliminates manual cleaning labor costs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• FoodeQ EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025FoodeQ Engineering (Netherlands) was acquired by Sticomax. Specializing in (vibration) transport and process technology, FoodeQ has a worldwide reputation for advanced machines, production lines, and turnkey solutions for the food industry. The acquisition created a group with over 200 employees and revenue exceeding 100 million euros, serving as a one-stop-shop for the food industry.
• DutchTecSource (DTS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024DutchTecSource (DTS, Netherlands) was acquired by Sticomax. DTS is a world leader in screw technology and thermal processes (blanching, cooking, cooling) for the food industry, and a market leader in cutting systems for mushroom processing. This was the third Dutch acquisition by Sticomax, growing annual turnover above 60 million euros and expanding the team to nearly 200 employees.
• IntOConcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023IntOCon (Ieper, Belgium) and StuMaCo Eng. formed a strategic partnership in 2023 under the holding company Sticomax. Combined, they have over 45 years of experience. StuMaCo specializes in complete production lines while IntOCon specializes in developing specialized components and subsystems, allowing them to offer full tailored solutions across all food processing subsectors. Lode De Boe serves as overlying CEO of both companies.
• Romonta BVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Romonta BV (Netherlands) was acquired by IntOCon and StuMaCo. It is a reference in platforms and transport belts for the food industry, with expertise in modular designs suitable for overseas (container) transport, enabling cost-efficient global delivery without damage. This acquisition represents a major step into the Dutch market and adds approximately 200 employees to the Sticomax group.
• ViwateQcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023ViwateQ (Netherlands) is a specialist in hygienic surface treatment technology for stainless steel machines and constructions. Starting Q2 2024, Stumaco, Romonta, and IntOCon exclusively use ViwateQ surface treatment technology for all stainless steel products. TNO research confirms ViwateQ provides superior hygiene, corrosion resistance, and cleanability. ViwateQ is also part of the Sticomax group.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clextral: French-based specialist in twin-screw extrusion technology for food, feed, and green industries. Comparable to Stumaco/Sticomax as a niche food processing equipment specialist focused on engineered, custom solutions for demanding applications.
• Key Technology (Duravant): US-based manufacturer of digital sorting, conveying, and processing equipment for food processing. Direct peer in optical sorting, vibrating conveyors, and specialized food handling equipment, all categories where Stumaco competes.
• Heat and Control: US-based manufacturer of food processing equipment including frying, cooking, forming, and conveying for snacks, vegetables, and protein. Heat and Control shares Stumaco's specialty equipment focus and turnkey processing line capabilities, particularly in vegetable and prepared foods.
• TOMRA: Norwegian-headquartered leader in optical sorting and grading equipment for food (vegetables, potatoes, nuts). TOMRA's sorting and peeling product lines directly overlap Stumaco's sorting machine category (capping drums, roller calibrators, optical sorters).
• JBT Marel: Post-merger combination of JBT Corporation and Marel, providing complete food processing solutions across protein, prepared foods, and aquatic categories. Comparable to Stumaco/Sticomax as a vertically integrated food processing equipment provider with a global footprint and growing recurring service revenue.

Regional players

• CFT Group: Italy-based manufacturer of food processing equipment and complete turnkey plants, especially in meat, dairy, and beverage sectors. Comparable to Stumaco as a mid-sized European specialist competing for turnkey food industry projects in Southern Europe and export markets.
• ProXES: German-headquartered food processing technology group combining Stephan, FrymaKoruma, and Unimix brands for processing and mixing solutions. Similar size profile to Stumaco/Sticomax and comparable focus on complete, custom-engineered food production lines.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: One of the world's largest suppliers of food processing equipment and complete processing lines across dairy, beverages, and food. GEA is the broadest incumbent competing against Stumaco on large turnkey food projects, though it operates globally rather than regionally.
• Tetra Pak: Global leader in food processing and packaging solutions, particularly dairy, beverages, and prepared foods. Tetra Pak competes with Stumaco's turnkey processing line offerings in liquid and prepared food segments worldwide.
• Bühler Group: Swiss-based global leader in food processing equipment, particularly grain milling, animal feed, and pasta/chocolate processing. Bühler competes with Stumaco/Sticomax on turnkey lines for adjacent food verticals and shares the full-line integrator business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stumaco
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stumaco-eng.

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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