Machine building for the food industry requires the right knowledge and experience. Even a small error in development or production can directly affect product safety.   

Hygiene and Food Safety: The Foundation of Machine Building for the Food Industry

When developing machinery for the food industry, hygiene must be considered from the outset. At VDL Industrial Modules, food safety and hygiene are central to our machine development process. For example, our designs avoid corners that make food residue difficult to remove and can lead to bacterial growth. This helps prevent product contamination. 

In addition, food must not come into direct contact with certain materials. Material selection is therefore crucial for machines that process and package food. Our factory is equipped to use stainless steel, which we keep completely separate from other ferrous metals. This prevents contamination. The choice of stainless steel is simple: it does not corrode and can be cleaned effectively with large quantities of water. This is essential for a machine that processes food. We naturally make our machines for the food industry completely watertight. This keeps the electronics well protected.  

Low cost price and high ROI

In addition to strict requirements, the food industry is facing a growing labour shortage. Production workers are increasingly difficult to find. Wages in Europe are also high. This makes employing these workers expensive. The solution? Automate and accelerate processes. We are happy to work with you to make your machines more cost-effective, reliable and faster.   

Due to these ongoing changes in the food industry, machine ROI is also crucial. We are happy to advise you on techniques, materials and modular machine construction. This helps keep costs as low as possible. Making machines smarter also contributes to this. With the help of data analysis, we continuously improve the machine. 

Machine building for various sectors within the food industry

At VDL Industrial Modules, we build machines for various sectors within the food industry. These include machines for producing and processing:

• Meat and fish
• Bread and pastries
• Liquids (beverages)
• Cheese and other dairy products
• Meat and fish

We also specialise in machinery for packaging food products, such as sleeve machines that slide sleeves over PET bottles. 

Need a unique design? No problem. We build your machine entirely to your specifications. Together with you, our engineering department develops a prototype that meets 100% of the specified requirements. Is everything running smoothly? We then scale up production and start series production of the machine. Of course, we do not forget about after-sales service. You can also rely on us for spare parts.

Strength through Cooperation

As part of VDL Groep, we have access to an even greater source of knowledge, expertise and connections. Through cooperation, you also benefit from purchasing advantages and, therefore, a lower product cost.

Outside VDL Groep, we also work with a number of carefully selected partners. Like us, they understand the sustainable energy industry. Regular audits ensure that you receive products of the highest quality.