Fam Stumabo is expanding its global operations with new facilities in North America and Europe.
The company, which specializes in precision cutting solutions for the food industry, says the expansion underscores its commitment to localized service, technical innovation and long-term strategic growth.
Fam Stumabo has opened a new U.S. headquarters in Franklin, Wisc., which it says reflects its strategic move toward direct operations in North America, enabling it to serve customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico with greater speed, flexibility and industry focus. It follows the opening of two new facilities in Niederzissen, Germany, and in Paterna, Spain, each serving as regional hubs for full-service customer support, technical assistance and in-house testing.
The company says the expansion strengthens Fam Stumabo’s ability to support customers through local teams with deep knowledge of their regional markets. These local teams are supported by the company’s headquarters in Belgium, which provides additional technical expertise and support when needed.
“Our ongoing expansion is part of our long-term strategy to combine global expertise with a strong local presence,” says Mark Van Hemelrijk, CEO of Fam Stumabo. “By bringing our teams, test labs and technical support close to our customers, we can better anticipate their needs, respond faster and enable them to stay ahead in a competitive market. We aim to deliver high-performance cutting solutions and, most importantly, to build strong partnerships that help our customers thrive.”
Strategic Independence and Broader Market Focus
Until recently, Fam Stumabo operated in North America through a distributor primarily focused on the dairy segment. The company says the transition to direct operations enables it to serve a broader range of industries, including fruits and vegetables, meat and alternative proteins, with advanced cutting solutions supported by responsive technical assistance.
The Franklin facility is strategically located near major transportation hubs, improving accessibility for customers across the Midwest and West Coast. It complements the company’s existing site in Sarasota, Fla., which continues to serve the East Coast. Together, they provide full North American coverage, the company says.
“The U.S. market is dynamic and diverse — and to serve it effectively, we need to be close, agile and technically strong,” says Paul Krechel, executive vice president of Fam Stumabo USA. “From Franklin, we’re ready to support our customers in real time with the tools and expertise they need to stay competitive.”
The new location features an on-site test lab, where Fam Stumabo specialists can assist customers in selecting the best machines for their operations through demonstrations and tests to validate feasibility and optimize the product. Customers can send their products for testing or visit the lab for a firsthand experience of the machine. In both cases, they will receive detailed reports, complete with video footage and images, as well as their processed sample material. Industrial-grade refrigerated and freezer storage maintains product quality throughout testing and return shipment, the company says.
Fam Stumabo also facilitates in-line testing of machines at customer sites to evaluate their performance in real-life conditions.
